A sore that develops on the lining of the oesophagus, stomach or small intestine.


Ulcers occur when stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract. Common causes include the bacteria H. Pylori and anti-inflammatory pain relievers including aspirin.


Upper abdominal pain is a common symptom.


Treatment usually includes medication to decrease stomach acid production. If it is caused by bacteria, antibiotics may be required.


 


Symptoms of an ulcer


Common ulcer symptoms include:


Discomfort between meals or during the night (duodenal ulcer)

Discomfort when you eat or drink (gastric ulcer)

Stomach pain that wakes you up at night

Feel full fast

Bloating, burning or dull pain in your stomach

Comes and goes days or weeks at a time

The discomfort lasts for minutes or hours

 


If your ulcer becomes perforated (torn), it becomes a bleeding ulcer. This can cause the following symptoms:


Nausea

Vomiting blood

Unexpected weight loss

Blood in your stool or dark stools

Pain in your back

RECOMMENDED HERBAL MEDICATIONS FOR ULCER:


CHITOSAN CAPSULE


SPIRULINA CAPSULE


PROPOLIS CAPSULE


INTESTINE CLEANSING TEA