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The article was written by MSc Vu Tan Phuc - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.Peptic ulcer is a condition in which the stomach and duodenum are damaged. To help wounds heal, as well as prevent ulcers from recurring, we should protect ourselves with the following measures.
The most common cause of peptic ulcer is infection with Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) bacteria and long-term use of anti-inflammatory and pain relievers. Stress and spicy foods don't cause ulcers, but they do make them worse. The following notes will help to care for patients with peptic ulcer disease after discharge with high efficiency:
1. Change your diet
Healthy dietary choices: full of fruits especially vitamins A and C, vegetables and whole grains. Avoid carbonated drinks and caffeine: Caffeine is found in some coffees, teas, chocolates, and sodas. Consider foods that contain probiotics including: yogurt, cheese. Do not eat spicy foods because it upsets your stomach. Limit dairy: Milk initially relieves ulcer pain, but then causes excess acid, increasing the pain. Eat small meals rather than eating one large meal.
2. Lifestyle change
Manage stress: Stress can worsen the symptoms of peptic ulcers. It is important to know how to cope with stress in many ways such as: exercising, spending time with friends and family, journaling. .
Don't smoke: Smoking increases stomach acid, thereby increasing the risk of developing an ulcer, as well as prolonging the healing time of an ulcer.
Limit or stop drinking alcohol if possible: alcohol will irritate and erode the lining of the stomach - intestines, causing ulcers, bleeding.
Get enough sleep: Sleep helps your immune system and helps you fight stress. Avoid eating and sleeping immediately.
Hút thuốc lá có thể làm tăng acid dạ dày
3. Be careful when taking medicine
Limit the use of pain relievers, joint drugs because these drugs increase the risk of peptic ulcers. If you must use it, consult a doctor and take the drug with meals.
If you have an H.pylori infection, you should take your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take the right dose, at the right time. Skipping dose will cause failure in H.pylori eradication, eradication next time will be much more difficult than the first time.
4. Emergencies
Nên gọi cho bác sĩ hoặc tái khám nếu có triệu chứng bất thường
Call your doctor or seek medical attention immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
Stomach pain is too painful to bear. Vomiting fluid that is the color of coffee. Vomiting fresh blood. Stools with red or black blood. Fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, white hands and feet Follow up with the doctor on time. When you have the above symptoms, you may be in a state of gastrointestinal bleeding due to a bleeding ulcer or peptic ulcer perforation due to a transmural ulcer. These are two very serious emergencies, requiring early hospitalization for prompt treatment by doctors.
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