Stomach or gastric ulcer is caused due to inflammation of the gastric walls. Interestingly, this type of ulcer is mainly caused due to a bacterium unlike other types of ulcers that are caused due to faulty eating habits. Regular consumption of drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen can also irritate the inner linings of the gastric walls.
The bacterium will slowly eat up the gastric walls. This will expose the inner lying membranes directly to acids and gastric juices found in the stomach. The soft inner membranes will be under constant attack from the strong acids. This will eventually lead to erosion and bleeding of the walls. This in turn will lead to formation of wounds or ulcer, causing excessive pain.
Symptoms of gastric ulcer are:
- Severe stomach pain that can last for a few minutes to hours
- A burning sensation in and around the stomach caused due to release of gastric juices on the ruptured membranes
- The pain or burning sensation will generally subside after consumption of a meal or a snack
- If you notice that intake of antacids relieves the pain, you might be suffering from a gastric ulcer.
- Stomach pain after three to four hours of meal consumption
- Sudden bouts of vomiting, nausea and loss of appetite
- Bloody vomiting can also be observed in certain cases.
- Bloody stools are a cause of concern and require immediate medical treatment.
Early diagnosis and treatment will cure gastric ulcer completely. If you end up neglecting any one of the above-mentioned symptoms, it can lead to severe and unwanted
complications.
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