Peptic Ulcer Disease: It's process and prevention
When you have peptic ulcer disease, the linings of your stomach called mucus layers are disrupted due to the increased acidity in the stomach. A peptic ulcer disease can show no symptoms in the beginning when the condition is not yet grave or the disruptions are not yet deep. Peptic ulcer disease is said to be idiopathic but a lot of experts would associate it to many predisposing factors. Helicobacter Pylori, a bacterium found in the stomach is also believed to contribute to the occurrence of peptic ulcer disease.
The presence of increased acid contents in the stomach causes the peptic ulcer disease. This corrosive acid is called hydrochloric acid. The stomach can tolerate a specific amount of hydrochloric acid; however, if the amount exceeds the limit, the protective layer called the mucous layers of the stomach will be disrupted and therefore cause the ulceration.
The most common sign of peptic ulcer is sharp pain experienced during eating. Unlike the misconception, eating or food intake does not relieve the pain but instead triggers it. This is most evident if the peptic ulcer originates in the gastric region rather than the duodenal region. Aside from food intake, peptic ulcer disease can also be associated with stress.
A person who is stressed or is facing a stressful situation has increased gastric motility. Gastric motility is the movement of foods from one part of the stomach to another. Gastric motility is required in the process of digestion. With increased gastric motility, the parietal cells of the intestine release hydrochloric acid that helps in the breakdown of food for the nutrient to be supplied in the bloodstream. Therefore, stress contributes to the increased amount of hydrochloric acid within the stomach.
Stressed people also resort to other ways to relieve anxiety such as drinking alcohol and cigarette smoking. However, what they do not know is that these things increase the chances of developing peptic ulcer disease. Nicotine is present in the cigarette that a person smokes. Nicotine is known to be a stimulant and a potent vasoconstrictor. Stimulants trigger the parasympathetic reaction of the body wherein the body enters a relaxed state.
Coffee drinkers are also not excused in developing peptic ulcer disease. Those who are fond of drinking coffee and would rather drink coffee than eat breakfast will cause irritability to the linings of their stomach. Breakfast is an important meal of the day and should not be replaced with coffee alone.
Symptoms of peptic ulcer would include nausea, vomiting, and gnawing pain that is not relieved by eating. For more advanced ulcers, it can cause bleeding. Vomiting of blood is very typical and also the presence of blood in the stools. Patients with peptic ulcer are also exhibiting feelings of tiredness and weakness.
Preventing peptic ulcer disease requires lifestyle modifications such as cessation of habits that are bad for health. Alcoholics should stop drinking alcohol and engage into a more productive and healthier lifestyle. - 17269
The presence of increased acid contents in the stomach causes the peptic ulcer disease. This corrosive acid is called hydrochloric acid. The stomach can tolerate a specific amount of hydrochloric acid; however, if the amount exceeds the limit, the protective layer called the mucous layers of the stomach will be disrupted and therefore cause the ulceration.
The most common sign of peptic ulcer is sharp pain experienced during eating. Unlike the misconception, eating or food intake does not relieve the pain but instead triggers it. This is most evident if the peptic ulcer originates in the gastric region rather than the duodenal region. Aside from food intake, peptic ulcer disease can also be associated with stress.
A person who is stressed or is facing a stressful situation has increased gastric motility. Gastric motility is the movement of foods from one part of the stomach to another. Gastric motility is required in the process of digestion. With increased gastric motility, the parietal cells of the intestine release hydrochloric acid that helps in the breakdown of food for the nutrient to be supplied in the bloodstream. Therefore, stress contributes to the increased amount of hydrochloric acid within the stomach.
Stressed people also resort to other ways to relieve anxiety such as drinking alcohol and cigarette smoking. However, what they do not know is that these things increase the chances of developing peptic ulcer disease. Nicotine is present in the cigarette that a person smokes. Nicotine is known to be a stimulant and a potent vasoconstrictor. Stimulants trigger the parasympathetic reaction of the body wherein the body enters a relaxed state.
Coffee drinkers are also not excused in developing peptic ulcer disease. Those who are fond of drinking coffee and would rather drink coffee than eat breakfast will cause irritability to the linings of their stomach. Breakfast is an important meal of the day and should not be replaced with coffee alone.
Symptoms of peptic ulcer would include nausea, vomiting, and gnawing pain that is not relieved by eating. For more advanced ulcers, it can cause bleeding. Vomiting of blood is very typical and also the presence of blood in the stools. Patients with peptic ulcer are also exhibiting feelings of tiredness and weakness.
Preventing peptic ulcer disease requires lifestyle modifications such as cessation of habits that are bad for health. Alcoholics should stop drinking alcohol and engage into a more productive and healthier lifestyle. - 17269
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