Peptic ulcer is defined as a sore that develops on the lining of the oesophagus, stomach or small intestine. Peptic ulcer is mostly in to forms.
The gastric ulcers which occurs on the inside of the stomach.
The duodenal ulcers develops on the inside of the upper part of the small intestine (duedonum)
Symptoms of peptic ulcer
Nausea
Heart burn
Bleching, bloating and sometimes constipation
Stomach ache, commonly burning stomach ache
When peptic ulcer becomes severe, it displays more severe symptoms. These symptoms includes;
Vomiting, or vomiting blood
Dark stool
A change in appetite
Causes of peptic ulcer
Ulcers can be developed from several causes which includes,
A bacteria; Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that lives in the mucous layer. It causes inflammation in the stomach linen.
The use of analgesics; Regular use of certain pain relievers can be harmful on the stomach walls. Examples are aspirin and other non steroidal anti - inflammatory drugs
Aside from the causes of peptic ulcers, there are also some risk factors that poises you to peptic ulcer
When you smoke, you are at risk of developing a peptic ulcer disease
When drink alcohol
Eating of spicy foods increases your risk of peptic ulcer
