WHAT IS STOMACH ULCER? TYPES, MAIN CAUSES, SYMPTOMS ,TREATMENT

• STOMACH ULCER DEF:
• TYPES OF STOMACH ULCER
• MAIN REASONS & CAUSES.
• SYMPTOMS 
• DIAGNOSIS
• TREATMENT

STOMACH ULCER DEF:

Stomach ulcers, also known as stomach ulcers, are painful stomach ulcers. Gastric or peptic ulcer: It is a type of ulcer. Peptic ulcers any ulcers that affect the stomach and small intestine.

Stomach ulcers occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced. This allows the digestive acids to absorb the full tissue in the stomach, causing ulcers.

Stomach ulcers can be easily treated, but they can be strong without proper treatment.

Ulcer can also appear in the intestinal tract just beyond the abdomen. These are known as duodenal Ulcer .Both abdomen and duodenal   ulcers are sometimes called peptic Ulcers.

Painful sores on the protective lining of the digestive tract in humans.

The digestive tract is made orally. Stomach duodenum and intestinal ulcers are easy to treat, but can cause problems if left untreated.

TYPES OF ULCER:

Different Types Of Sores/Ulcer

While the most common types of ulcers are ulcers, there are many types, including:

• body ulcers
• vascular ulcers
• oral ulcers
• genital sores
• Peptic ulcers

Peptic ulcers are sores or ulcers that grow deep inside your stomach, the upper part of your small intestine, or your gut. Build up when digestive juice damages the walls of your stomach or intestines.

Peptic ulcers are often caused by inflammation after infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria and long-term use of painkillers.

There are three types of ulcers with peptic ulcers:

stomach ulcers, or ulcers that grow on the lining of the stomach

constipation sores, or sores growing on the throat

duodenal ulcers, or ulcers growing in the duodenum (small intestine)

The most common symptom of this condition is excruciating pain. Other symptoms may include:

• constipation or a feeling of satiety
• to bind
• heartburn
• nausea
• to clean
• unexplained weight loss
• chest pain

Treatment depends on the cause of your wound. If you have H. pylori infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to kill harmful germs.

If your sores have developed as a result of long-term use of painkillers or medication, your doctor may prescribe medication to reduce your stomach upset or to cover your stomach to prevent acid damage.

Vascular ulcers:

Arterial (ischemic) ulcers are open sores that grow mainly on the outer side of the ankle, feet, toes and heels. Arterial lesions develop from vascular damage due to a lack of blood flow to the muscles. These types of sores can take months to heal and require proper treatment to prevent infection and other complications.

Vascular ulcers have a "swollen" appearance that accompanies many symptoms, including:

• red, yellow or black sores
• hairless skin
• leg pain
• no bleeding

the affected area is cooled to the touch from a small blood circulation

Treatment of vascular ulcers depends on the underlying cause. Basic treatment involves restoring blood circulation to the affected area. While antibiotics can help reduce symptoms, your doctor may recommend surgery to increase blood flow to your tissues and organs. In more serious cases, your doctor may recommend a cut.

Venous ulcers:

Venous sores - the most common type of leg ulcers - are open sores that often form on your leg, below your knee and in the inside of your ankle. They usually develop from damage to your arteries caused by insufficient blood flow back to your heart.

In some cases, vascular ulcers cause minimal pain unless they are infected. Some conditions can be very painful.

Other symptoms you may experience include:

• inflammation
• itchy skin
• scratching
• discharge

Venous ulcers can take months to heal completely. In rare cases, they may not recover. Treatment focuses on improving the flow to the affected area. Antibiotics can help prevent infection and reduce symptoms, but they are not enough to heal ulcers.

In conjunction with medication, your doctor may recommend surgery or treatment for depression

Mouth sores:

Mouth sores are small sores or sores that grow on your mouth or under your gums. They are best known as corn cobs.

These sores are caused by a number of causes, including:

• biting inside your cheek
• food allergies
• brushing hard teeth
• hormonal changes
• vitamin deficiencies
• bacterial infections
• diseases

Oral ulcers are common and usually disappear within two weeks. They may be uncomfortable but should not cause too much pain. If the mouth ulcer is severe or does not go away within two weeks, seek medical help immediately.

Small mouth sores appear as small, round sores that do not leave scars. In severe cases, they can grow into large and deep wounds. Other negative symptoms associated with this type of wound may include:

unconventional healing (lasting longer than three weeks)

sores that spread on your lips

digestion of food or drink

fever

diarrhea

Oral ulcers usually go away on their own without treatment. If they do hurt, your doctor or dentist may prescribe antimicrobial cleansers or ointments to reduce your discomfort.

If your condition is the result of a serious illness, seek medical attention for the best possible treatment.

Genital Sores:

Genital sores are sores that grow on the genitals, including the penis, vagina, anus or the surrounding area. They are usually caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but genital sores can also be caused by trauma, inflammatory diseases, or allergies to skin care products.

In addition to sores, symptoms that may be associated with genital sores include:

• rashes or lumps in the affected area
• pain or itching
• swollen glands in the area of ​​pain
• fever

As with most types of ulcers, treatment depends on the cause of your condition. In some cases, these lesions will go away on their own. If you are diagnosed with an STI, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or antimicrobials or ointments. If you feel you have been exposed to an STI, seek medical help immediately.

 peptic ulcers are the most common ulcer types, peptic ulcers are associated with the presence of pepsin, a substance found in the digestive system along with hydrochloric acid in the stomach lining peptic ulcers are of three types and are named for their location in the body a peptic ulcer that is present in the stomach ,is known as gastric ulcer if the peptic ulcer is in the duodenum. it is referred to as duodenal ulcer. A peptic ulcer that forms in the esophagus, is called esophageal ulcer other lesser .lesser-known types of ulcer are stress ulcer that is found in critically ill or intensely stressed patients. Bleeding ulcer a peptic ulcer that has been left untreated can result in internal bleeding, internal bleeding is a very critical matter and may require urgent medical attention this is the most dangerous of all ulcers and if left unattended can lead to severe consequences a refractory ulcer is a term used to describe a peptic ulcer that is not healed over a period of time causes an ulcer is formed when the mucous layer protecting the tissues of the body against digestive juices or acid breaks down or wears out. This breakdown may be as a result of "Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria 

    that causes  inflammation. Frequent use of aspirin ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti- or , smoking stomach cancer radiation therapy excessive alcohol intake, excessive stomach acid secretion. Symptoms abdominal pain that starts between meals or at night is relieved after the use of antacids that lasts for a few minutes or hours discomfort after meals, heartburn, bad breath, constipation, abnormal weight loss nausea and vomiting, unusual headaches, sleep problems, changes in appetite, indigestion bloody or dark stool main cause,

 diagnosis, diagnosing ulcer will depend on your symptoms and intensity of the ulcer your doctor will request for your medical history and review it and follow on your symptoms by asking 

questions about 

how the pain feels. How frequent it is how long it. lasts and any medications you are taking. A blood stool or breath test may be ordered to check for infections in your stomach, caused by helicobacter pylori bacteria in case of more serious symptoms like ,bleeding other tests may be required an upper endoscopy, 

where a thin tube with a camera is inserted and passed down your throat into your stomach and small intestines to visualize and examine the area for ulcers. upper gastrointestinal test or upper gi in this procedure you will drink a thick white liquid called barium that coats your upper gastrointestinal tract and makes it possible for your doctor to  view and treat the ulcer on x-rays. This procedure is also referred to as barium swallow, treatment. The treatment may be non-surgical or surgical and depends on the underlying cause of the ulcer non-surgical treatments if an ulcer is due to helicobacter pyloric infections the doctor will prescribe antibiotics, to help kill infections and proton pump inhibitors to block acid-producing cells if helicobacter pylori has been ruled out proton pump inhibitors may be prescribed. this helps with blocking acid-producing cells other non-surgical treatment may include stopping all use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or pain killers,  h2 receptor blockers that reduce acid production antacids bismuth supplements surgical treatments in rare cases where the ulcer bleeds refuses to heal continues to occur or stops food from leaving the stomach surgical treatment may be required the surgery may include removal of ulcer tying off the blood vessel or cutting off the nerve that produces acid in the stomach. 

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