Duodenal Ulcers

Question: Duodenal ulcers? Need nutritional advice for healing duodenal ulcer. Already took the antibiotics and feel a lot better but the ulcer is not completely healed yet. Any advice?

Answer: No sodas - no spicy foods at all - no ketchup only potatoes/applesauce/milk/yogarts/bland type foods

Question: Do duodenal ulcers heal? How long does it take for them to heal?? Do they heal on their own?

Answer: All depends how big is the duodenal ulcers. If you take care of this soon ,clean well every time you use the bathroom with soapy warm water,dry well,apply triple antibiotic. Always keep this area clean , use clean underwear especially 100 percent cotton. Also you can put Aloe Vera alternating with the triple antibiotic.But be sure you peel the green skins out and puree the aloe Vera 2 or 3 aloe Vera large leaves in the blender,add to ulcers with a 2x2 gauze .This is natural and it does wander for burns and cuts an have some natural anesthetic so it help the pain in the ulcers.I have use this in boils also . Check this sites about aloe Vera so you can improve your knowledge about it.

Question: Acute and Chronic Duodenal Ulcers - how fun!? What is the link between acute and chronic duodenal ulcers? My specimen has a bleeding chronic ulcer and several acute ulcers. Whats the link!

Answer: Acute ulcers appear over a short period of time and may heal rapidly and naturally. Chronic ulcer is a non healing ulcer. An acute ulcer may become chronic. A chronic duodenal ulcer can have an acute exacerbation.

Question: I have 5 Duodenal Ulcers. What can i eat and what should i avoid? Plz help. Links would be nice as well

Answer: -eat 6 small meals/day if symptomatic -avoid caffeine-containing food/drinks and alcohol -avoid carbonated drinks, spicy/hot foods, pepper, tea, coffee, broth(meat extract) -high fiber foods (salads, vegetables, raw fruits) can irritate gastric mucosa..but if chewed well, it will be less of a problem

Question: How does nervousness and stress cause someone to have a duodenal ulcer? Dave is under a lot of stress at his job and at home. He begins to feel disconfort and a burning sensation in his abdomen following a meal. After consulting a doctor, he finds that he has developed a duodenal ulcer. He does not understand how being nervous would cause the ulcer and asks us to explan.

Answer: When the body or mind is under stress it can stimulate the stomach to produce more acid - after a while this eats through the mucous lining and causes an ulcer. I thought that most ulcers were caused by a bacteria - heliobacter pylorus - has he been checked for that?

Question: What are the symptoms of duodenal ulcer or any ulcer in the digestive system? What are the symptoms of duodenal ulcer or any ulcer in the digestive system? plz help fast...

Answer: There are many signs and symptoms from either or both of these. From bloody or black colored stool to constipation that isn't relieved after 2-3 days. The duodenal is a part of the colon and the symptoms are usually different from a stomach ulcer. The stomach ulcer can still have you bringing up blood or having it go through the entire colon, then there can be allot of gas that isn't relieved, to not wanting to eat at all. You can also vomit blood from an ulcer. Since the colon is about 25 feet of a turning open tunnel it wraps around and then up then around until it finally turns down toward the rectum and anus. If you suspect any problems with any part of the digestive system which includes the esophagus, stomach, liver,pancreas and gallbladder and then the appendix until finally the colon and down try going to a GI doctor for a complete exam of this system. As you get older it's a great idea to have your digestive system checked for any problems including polyps and or cancer. Good luck and God Bless

Question: What are the 3 types of digestive ulcers? i know that there are the gastric ulcers (ulcers in your stomach lining) and there are the duodenal ulcers (ones found in the first 20 cm of you small intestine) but i have no idea what that last one is. i tried googling it and everything but i just cant get it so i was hoping one of you people would know. thanks

Answer: Don't bother with that bogus blogspot. It's garbage. There are esophageal ulcers, jejunal ulcers and stercoral ulcers.

Question: How long does it take to heal a duodenal ulcer? I have been prescribed Lanzoprozole. How long should it take for the aching pain to go and the ulcer to heal? I have not yet had the H pylori test (awaiting breath test). If I have the bug and it is not found, will my symptoms not improve on the PPI's alone?

Answer: PPIs are usually given from 4 to 8 weeks. If symptoms persist and endoscopy is often performed (a look-see down a fine tube with a light at the end). H pylori can be detected from a blood, breath, faecal test or from a biopsy taken during endoscopy. If H pylori present the main part of treatment is to clear the infection and a course of 2 antibiotics plus the PPI are given. Unless treated the helicobacter pylori is there for life.

Question: Duodenal Peptic Ulcers? I've been diagnosed with duodenal peptic ulcer caused by H. Plylori about 4 months ago and went to the hospital b/c the ulcer was bleeding, I used to drink somewhat heavily on the weekends (4-6 drinks Friday and Saturday night) and since I've been diangosed, I've laid off alcohol completely (not even a drop), and I've been taking anti acids like nexium, Proilosec OTC somewhat regularly. I want to start drinking a little bit again (1 to 3 drinks in a month) but I don't know if that will make my ulcer come back again. I've read many many articles online some stating that alchol can't cause ulcers and many stating the opposite. I'm just really confused. Any professional opinions would help me.

Answer: To be safe, ask your doctor. There is a condition called alcohol related gastritis.