Oncologist, surgeon, endoscopist Ivan Karasev noted that many do not know what a stomach ulcer is. People often ask the question: can an ulcer heal on its own.
A duodenal ulcer is the result of inflammation of the gastric mucosa for a long time, due to which wounds form in the future. Usually an ulcer begins with gastritis, which most do not pay attention to. From the stomach, inflammation spreads further, and a duodenal ulcer is formed, the doctor noted.
—Can an ulcer heal on its own? The ulcer itself does not heal well without proper treatment, after all, an ulcer is not a broken knee, the oncologist wrote in his blog.
He also told how dangerous an ulcer is. It is about:
- internal bleeding;
- perforation or perforation of an ulcer (hole in the stomach)
- a deadly process when the contents of the stomach spill into the abdominal cavity (an urgent operation is needed)
– Ulcers have a very high tendency to degenerate into oncology, especially those that are difficult to treat – expert stressed.
How to suspect a stomach ulcer? Symptoms:
- sour belching;
- nausea;
- urge to vomit;
- a constant feeling of heaviness in the stomach;
- rapid satiety;
- loss of appetite;
- stool disturbance;
- increased gas formation;
- bloating.
How to know if you have gastritis or an ulcer?
In gastritis, pain usually appears after eating about 3-4 hours. With an ulcer, pain occurs immediately or no later than an hour after eating. Nausea and even vomiting also appear.
Where does it hurt with a stomach ulcer?
Pain in the epigastric region on the left side. With a peptic ulcer, they differ in periodicity – they can fade and reappear.
What is the tongue with a stomach ulcer?The plaque on the tongue has a grayish-white color. With gastric ulcer, a whitish coating on the tongue is easily removed. This may cause a burning sensation and soreness.
Signs of a complicated course of peptic ulcer, urgent help is needed:
- strong, sharp “dagger” pain in the abdomen;
- vomiting like “coffee grounds” or scarlet blood;
- black, “tarry” stools;
- severe weakness;
- dizziness;
- “flies” before the eyes;
- noise in the ears;
- strong heartbeat;
- cold sticky sweat;
- fainting.
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