What Foods Should I Avoid if I Have Peptic Ulcers?
A peptic ulcer is an inflammatory suppurating lesion of the mucous membrane lining of
the alimentary tract. These conditions are painful in the first part of the small intestine,
known as the duodenum....
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What Foods Should I Avoid if I Have Peptic Ulcers?
A peptic ulcer is an inflammatory suppurating lesion of the mucous membrane lining of
the alimentary tract. These conditions are painful in the first part of the small intestine,
known as the duodenum. Ulcers are common in people who take certain pain-relievers
such as Ibuprofen but there are many other underlying reasons why we get them.
Today we will shed some light about the different types of peptic ulcers and what foods
to avoid consuming if you currently have a peptic ulcer.
Types of Ulcers
Ulcers are identified based on their location. The three main types of ulcers are:
● Esophageal ulcer – Develops in the esophagus, the lining that carries food from
stomach to the mouth
● Gastric ulcer – Ulcer that occurs in the stomach
● Duodenal ulcer – Occurs in the first part of the small intestine, called the
duodenum
Causes of Peptic Ulcers
In the case of duodenal ulcers, these sores occur whenever there is over-production of
gastric aci
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