THINK YOU HAVE ULCER?

I had just recovered from malaria that kept me bed ridden for almost two weeks. My mum being my personal nurse and caregiver had on a particular day prepared my bathing water and asked me to go have a bath. While I was preparing, I felt an excruciating pain in my stomach and didn’t understand what it was and it kept happening at intervals all I did was cry because, that was my coping mechanism for pain. Mum was not finding it funny and had to quickly take me to go see a doctor. I was only 14 years old.

ULCER!!!

Do you think you have ulcer?

According to research gate; In Nigeria, there are more than a 100 thousand cases of ulcer per year.

What is Ulcer?

Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach or small intestine. Most ulcers are located in the small intestine and are called duodenal ulcers. Stomach ulcers are called gastric ulcers while ulcers in the throat are called oesophageal ulcers.

CAUSES

Most ulcers are cause by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). This is a bacterial infection. Acids from the foods we eat can make the pain and discomfort worse.

Long-term use of aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines (ibuprofen) are also a common cause of ulcers. Stress and spicy foods can make an ulcer worse and that is why it is advisable to avoid them when diagnosed.

COMMON SYMPTOMS

Some common symptoms includes:

Discomfort between meals or during the night (duodenal ulcer)

Discomfort when you eat or drink (gastric ulcer)

Stomach pain that wakes you up at night

Feel full fast, Bloating, burning or dull pain in your stomach that comes and goes days or weeks at a time

Think you have Ulcer? Kindly visit your physician for proper diagnosis.

PS: DO NOT SELF MEDICATE. ?YOU COULD BE WORSENING YOUR CONDITION.

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