Home Remedy for Gastric Ulcer

Gastric ulcer is also called stomach ulcer, a condition whereas there is a raw eroded area in the lining of the stomach. Gastric ulcers are most common in males between the ages of 55 and 70.

Causes of Gastric Ulcer

Taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as:

* Aspirin
* Ibuprofen
* Naproxen

Other causes:

* Smoking tobacco
* High caffeine intake
* Infection in the stomach
* Excessive alcohol intake
* Presence of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori
* Decreased resistance of the lining of the stomach to gastric acids
* Increased production of gastric acids

Symptoms of Gastric Ulcer

* Nausea
* Heartburn
* Indigestion
* Weight loss
* Loss of appetite
* Gastrointestinal bleeding
* Stomach pain especially at night

If the person experiencing gastric ulcer with bleeding symptom, the patient may vomit bright red blood or digested blood that looks like brown coffee grounds and/or have black, tarry objects included in the bowel movements.

Treatment / Home Remedies for Gastric Ulcer

Surgical treatment of ulcers is usually recommended if there are complications and malignancies.

Coconut water:
By giving coconut water is one of the home remedies available in temporary managing the effects of gastric ulcer. It provides certain vitamins and minerals needed to relax the stomach.

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