HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR PEPTIC ULCERS
Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of the stomach , lower esophagus, and the upper portion of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. Peptic ulcers include: · Gastric ulcers that occur on the inside of the stomach · Duodenal ulcers that occur on the inside of the upper portion of your small intestine (duodenum) The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (Advil, Aleve, others). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers. However, they can make your symptoms worse. Causes Peptic ulcers occur when acid in the digestive tract eats away at the inner surface of the stomach or small intestine. The acid can create a painful open sore that may b...