Quite a number of people suffer from stomach ulcers and different people have attributed different causes to this ailment.

Many of these assertion are widely the product of an under informed society, Cultural myths and our personal misconceptions.

For example in this part of the world, we largely attribute starvation as the cause of stomach ulcers.

Stomach ulcers is medically referred to as PEPTIC ULCER.
Don't feel bad, I also did not know until this research.

Peptic ulcer affects both the stomach and small intestines.

Peptic ulcer as you have just learned to call it, occurs when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced.
This now allows digestive acids to eat away at the tissue line of the stomach.

CAUSES OF PEPTIC ULCER
There are only two causes of peptic ulcers;

1. Bacteria Infections
An infection with the bacterium called HELICOBACTER PYLONI (H.pyloni)

2. Drug abuse or misuse
Long term use of drugs classified as NONSTEROIDAL INFLAMMATORY DRUGS, such as Ibuprofen or aspirin.

SYMPTOMS OF PEPTIC ULCER
1. Dull pain in the stomach
2. Heart burn/palpitations
3. Acid Reflux
4. Weight loss
5. Vomit with traces of blood
6. Sharp abdominal pain

DIAGNOSIS OF PEPTIC ULCER
1. Barium Swallow
2. Endoscopy
3. Endoscopic biopsy

TREATMENT
See your physician and based on your unique symptoms suitable medication will be prescribed for you.

Treatment could involve surgical treatment.

HOME REMEDY
If in the event of crises, just before you are able to see a Doctor, you could do some things to ease the discomfort.

1. Eat food rich in GLUTAMINE for example Chicken, Cabbage, Eggs, Fish and other vegetables.

2. Honey.

PREVENTION
Yes peptic ulcers are preventable.
1. Prevent the spread of bacteria by washing your hands regularly.

2. Properly clean all food items.

3. Avoid the abuse of drugs classified as NONSTEROIDAL INFLAMMATORY DRUGS.

4. Always take medication with adequate food and liquids.

That's it Lovelies.

You better believe I am committed to your all round empowerment Ladies.

Love,
Your Fragile Giant.