What should people with stomach ulcers eat and what should they not eat?

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1. What causes stomach ulcers?

There are many different causes of stomach ulcers, but the most common one is infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. While foods are not the cause, nor are they effective in treating, stomach ulcers, they can make the ulcer heal faster or make the patient's pain worse. than.

2. The best foods for people with stomach ulcers

Probiotic foods: Foods like yogurt, miso, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha or tempeh are rich in probiotics. These foods are good for patients with stomach ulcers because beneficial bacteria support and reverse Helicobacter pylori, making the healing process more favorable. High-fiber foods: Apples, pears, oats, and other high-fiber foods are good for peptic ulcer patients in two ways. First, fiber can reduce acid levels in the stomach, making symptoms of pain and bloating milder. Second, studies have shown that a diet rich in fiber helps limit stomach ulcers.

Sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, and there is evidence that this aids in the healing of stomach ulcers and plays a role in the prevention of ulcers. Other vitamin A-rich foods include spinach, carrots, cantaloupe, and beef liver. Red bell peppers: Red bell peppers contain a lot of vitamin C which helps to protect the stomach from ulcers in various respects, vitamin C plays an important role in the wound healing process. People who are deficient in vitamin C are more likely to develop ulcers than others. In addition to red bell peppers, many other foods are also rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, and even broccoli.

3. Foods that are not good for people with stomach ulcers

Raw milk: Before modern gastric ulcer treatments were born, milk was once believed to have the ability to heal stomach ulcers, but it is a false belief. Not only is milk unlikely to heal or ease ulcers, but it can also cause the stomach to produce more acid, making ulcers worse. Alcohol and alcoholic beverages: If you are at high risk for stomach ulcers or already have them, it is best to avoid alcohol and alcoholic beverages completely, or as little as possible, as studies have shown. They have been shown to irritate and even damage the digestive tract, and make ulcers worse.

High-fat foods: High-fat foods take longer to digest, leading to pain and bloating, which is worse in people with peptic ulcers. It is best to limit the consumption of these foods. Spicy foods: For a long time, spicy foods were considered to be the culprits of stomach ulcers, but in fact this is not true. However, in some people, spicy foods make symptoms worse, so people with stomach ulcers should not eat spicy foods. Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits contain natural acids, which stimulate ulcers. However, there is currently no convincing evidence for this. However, each person's reaction to each food is different, so if after using it, the symptoms get worse, it is best not to use it. Chocolate: This is a delicious food and has many health benefits, however, some people with stomach ulcers reported feeling uncomfortable after eating. Therefore, if you do not feel comfortable after eating chocolate, you should not continue to use it. Caffeine: The results of studies on caffeine on gastric ulcer patients are currently mixed, so it is not possible to draw accurate conclusions about the issue of caffeine use (typically coffee) in people with stomach ulcers. . The advice to limit caffeine consumption is quite common, and to be on the safest side, follow it until the sores are completely healed. If gastric ulcer is not detected and treated promptly, it will cause many dangerous complications such as: gastric perforation, gastric cancer, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastric pyloric stenosis. The best way to protect your health is to have regular health checkups.

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Reference source: webmd.com