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Ulcer or stomach ulcer is a disease caused by infection or injury to the inner lining stomach due to various factors.
One of the common symptoms experienced by heartburn sufferers when they relapse is pain in the upper abdomen accompanied by a burning sensation (heartburn).
However, sufferers can also identify that the ulcer disease is severe, with other signs as follows.
Characteristics of Severe Ulcer Disease
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Foto: iStockphoto/Tharakorn Illustration. There are 7 characteristics of severe ulcer disease.- – |
1. Vomiting Blood
Vomiting blood is not a disease, but if you experience it when an ulcer can be an indication that the stomach is in serious trouble.
Quoting from Mayo Clinic, the cause of vomiting blood in ulcer patients is due to inflammation of the stomach wall.
In addition, stomach acid rises into the esophagus causing irritation which causes vomiting of blood.
2. Black Stool Color
In normal stool, the usual color is yellow or brownish. If it turns black it means there is blood in the stool.
The cause of black stool is due to bleeding in the upper digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.
Not only gastric ulcers, black stool can also be caused by gastritis or stomach ulcers from consuming too much alcohol, bacterial infection, or drugs.
3. Shortness of breath
Some cases that cause shortness of breath are asthma, pulmonary embolism, sinusitis, and many more.
Reporting from Medical News Today, chronic stomach ulcers also result in shortness of breath because stomach acid rises to the lungs and makes it squeezed.
In fact, according to a number of studies, about 86 percent of people with asthma have a history of gastric disorders.
4. Weakened body
The characteristics of severe ulcer disease are also characterized by the body becoming weak so that it is unable to move.
This weakened body condition is due to lack of nutrition, as well as inflammation of the lining of the stomach and stomach.
Inflammation of the stomach causes the stomach to refuse food intake, which makes the body feel suddenly weak.
5. Frequent Bloating
 Foto: iStockphoto/nicoletaionescuIllustration. Often experiencing bloating and belching can be signs of a severe ulcer disease.- – |
Flatulence is a sign of chronic gastritis due to the large amount of gas buildup in the stomach.
The process of bloating is caused by the production of excess stomach acid which rises to the upper stomach with a reaction of discomfort making it sick.
Not just bloating, the amount of gas that is too high in the stomach can cause repeated belching accompanied by a sour taste in the throat.
6. Loss of appetite
Other complaints of chronic gastritis are not only flatulence, excessive belching, and shortness of breath, but an impact on loss of appetite.
Even though you eat small portions, it is easy for people with ulcers to feel full because of the effect of excess gas in their stomach.
Patients with severe ulcers will also find it difficult to swallow food, even vomiting often due to nausea due to stomach acid.
7. Weight Loss
Chronic gastritis sufferers tend to have difficulty accepting food intake because of loss of appetite. This condition usually contributes to weight loss.
In addition, the body that does not consume any food or drink is at risk of experiencing a nutritional crisis and making it weak with nausea to dizziness.
If you lose weight accompanied by excess weakness to inhibit activity, the only solution is to see a doctor for immediate treatment.
Causes of stomach ulcers
 Photo: Istockphoto / last19Illustration. One of the factors that cause heartburn is irritation of the stomach wall due to frequent consumption of caffeinated drinks- – |
One of the factors that influence the condition of the stomach to become problematic is being infected with the Helicobacter pylori bacteria due to the continuous consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Not only that, severe gastric ulcers can also occur due to immune system disorders that cause inflammation of the stomach wall.
Other causes include smoking, drinking excess alcohol and caffeine, untreated stress, and frequent eating of spicy and sour foods.
Ulcer Treatment
 Foto: iStockphoto/andrei_rIllustration. Treatment of heartburn by checking medical history, physical examination, and lab tests.- – |
Citing from page Mayo ClinicTo determine the treatment of chronic gastritis, several stages must be carried out, from a medical history check to a physical examination.
Then there is also a laboratory test to see the Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the body, using blood, feces or breath tests.
The breath test is considered more accurate because the patient usually eats or drinks something that contains radioactive carbon into the stomach, so it will be easy to detect the cause.
If the lab results and other supporting tests have been done, the doctor will start following up on treatment such as administering certain drugs, supplements to periodic reviews.
Please note, if before checking you are already taking antacids or stomach acid neutralizing drugs, it is mandatory to check with your doctor.
How to deal with stomach ulcers
 Foto: J Aaron FarrIllustration of Fried Snacks. To prevent heartburn, sufferers must reduce fried foods, as well as spicy and sour foods.- – |
Prevention is better than cure. For that, do the following things to avoid stomach disorders and stay healthy.
- Avoid fatty foods such as fried, spicy, or sour
- Cut down on drinks high in caffeine
- Manage stress smartly, like meditation or yoga
- Do not use prolonged non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Cut down on alcohol consumption
- Don’t lie down or lie down immediately after eating
- Eat green vegetables that are good for the stomach such as asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower
However, if the condition is like a sign of severe ulcer disease, it’s better to immediately see a doctor. After that, do prevention so that ulcer disease does not recur and can get proper treatment.
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