Lifestyle is also an important part of your treatment plan.
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Stress Management
While peptic ulcers are resulting from theH.
pyloribacterium, stress may also play a role.
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These behaviors can also worsen symptoms in those who already have this diagnosis.
Learning to manage stress in healthier ways can help to keep uncomfortable peptic ulcer disease symptoms at bay.
In addition to the website, there is a free app and a paid version with more advanced options.
Breathing
The websiteCalm.comoffers a guided breathing exercise featuring an expanding circle.
As it expands, inhale, and as it contracts, exhale.
There are also several free apps that can help you practice taking calming breaths.
Search the app store to find the one that suits you best.
Reputable companies providing this service includeTalkspace.comandBetterhelp.com.
Connect
Spending quality time with people who we enjoy can ease our daily burdens.
Research shows sharing experiences with a best friend can measurably decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Many people with ulcers feel better when they avoid spicy, fatty, and acidic foods.
Some people with peptic ulcers find common trigger foods can cause stomach irritation, excessive acid production, andheartburn.
Lifestyle choices can also irritate an ulcer and lead to uncomfortable symptoms.
Be sure to eat slowly as well.
Gravity will help keep food and stomach acid in the stomach where it belongs.
Avoid Acid-Increasing Foods
Several foods and beverages may cause symptoms.
Get to know thefoods most likely to cause problemsfor those with ulcers.
If you aren’t sure what foods trigger your symptoms, try keeping a food diary for a week.
Alcohol also relaxes the LES, allowing stomach contents to reflux back up into the esophagus.
Don’t Smoke
Smoking stimulates the production of stomach acid.
It can also delay the healing of an ulcer and has been linked to a recurrence of ulcers.
They can contribute to the development of ulcers in people withH.
In addition, taking NSAIDs in combination with some medications may compound the problem.
These tips can help:
Frequently Asked Questions
Its recommended that you drink no alcohol at all.
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