30/09/2026
Peptic Ulcer | Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), also known as a peptic ulcer or stomach ulcer, is a break in the lining of the stomach, first part of the small intestine, or occasionally the lower esophagus. An ulcer in the stomach is known as a gastric ulcer while that in the first part of the intestines is known as a duodenal ulcer. |
Causes
❄ Regular use of certain pain relievers
❄ Bacteria
❄ Helicobacter pylori
❄ Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
Symptoms ;
❄ Dark or black stool (due to bleeding)
❄ Vomiting blood (that can look like "coffee-grounds")
❄ Weight loss
❄ Severe pain in the mid to upper abdomen |
Home treatment ;
1. Fenugreek leaves: Boil 1 cup of fenugreek leaves and add a pinch of salt to it. Drink this twice a day.
2. Bananas: Bananas contain antibacterial substance that help slow down the growth of ulcer in the stomach. Hence eat a banana every day after your breakfast.
3. Cabbage raw juice: Drinking raw cabbage juice is very effective for treating stomach ulcer. Consume fresh cabbage juice daily before your bedtime. This will help strengthen the stomach lining and heal the ulcer.
4. Coconut oil: Coconut oil has been used widely as a natural ingredient for treating various disturbances in the stomach. It has anti-bacterial property that kills bacteria that cause ulcers.
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