Today is the first day of working day! as we go about our work, lets not forget to help ourselves prevent ULCER. heres what a member posted........... If you guys dont stop yelling, youll give me an ulcer! Theres been so much stress at work lately, Im sure Ill get an ulcer. Dont worry so much. Do you want an ulcer? When people talk like this, it sounds like ulcers are easy to give and easy to get. It also sounds like stress is to blame. But is that the real story? What Is an Ulcer? An ulcer is a sore, which means its an open, painful wound. Peptic ulcers are ulcers that form in the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, called the duodenum (pronounced: doo-uh-dee-num).Peptic ulcers are actually very common. what Causes an Ulcer? most peptic ulcers are caused by a particular bacterial infection in the stomach and upper intestine, by certain medications, or by smoking. In 1982, two doctors — Barry Marshall and Robin Warren — discovered a certain kind of bacteria that can live and grow in the stomach. The medical name for these bacteria is Helicobacter pylori (or H. pylori, for short). Its also thought that some people may naturally secrete more stomach acid than others — and it doesnt matter what stresses theyre exposed to or what foods they eat. Peptic ulcers may have something to do with the combination of H. pylori infection and the level of acid in the stomach. How Ulcers Form Signs and Symptoms Stomach pain is the most common symptom of an ulcer. It usually feels like sharp aches between the breastbone and the belly button. This pain often comes a few hours after eating. It can also happen during the night or early in the morning, when the stomach is empty. Eating something or taking an antacid medication sometimes makes the pain go away for awhile. Other symptoms of ulcers can include: loss of appetite sudden, sharp stomach pains nausea frequent burping or hiccuping weight loss vomiting (if blood is in the vomit or the vomit looks like coffee grounds, which only happens with severe ulcers, call a doctor right away) bloody or blackish bowel movements (this could indicate a serious problem, so call a doctor right away if you see this)
Posted on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:17:32 +0000
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