I think I have an ulcer... What are good and bad foods to eat, and what are the symptoms of an ulcer?Last thursday, I began having odd feelings in my stomach and chest area, which turned into nausia. Then, I went to the doctor, and he did some tests, ruling out kidney and heart problems, so the remaining things on his list were: Ulcer, Digestive Problem (kinda vague, huh...) and anxiety disorder. I think I have an ulcer, because after I drink orange juice, eat chocolate, or spicy foods, the symptoms become worse... I'm going to another doctor soon (the first one was just a walk-in) To (hopefully) get tested, or something... Anyways, what are good foods to eat, that won't upset an ulcer, and what are some bad foods for an ulcer? Also, it seems like anything remotely worrying causes it to kind of burn, it's weird... Is that characteristic of an ulcer? I don't think I have an anxiety disorder, though, because of the food thing... Anyways... If you've ever had an ulcer, please tell your story... I hope it's not too hard to get rid of....
I meant last thusday as in over a week ago.
Posted by Pusspuss Geroux
fatty stuff bothers me...Like pub food..greasy is a better word I guess...also mint like gum and mints..coffee is bad...try half calf or 1/2 and 1/2 decaf and regular and ween your self off the caffeine that will help alot...If you can stomach aloe vera juice from the health food store that is how I cured mine with no meds...drank 3 shots in the am and 3 shots in the evening and avoided those foods/caffeine....Good luck!
Posted by grandparay00
If you have a burning in side could be call a dr. blane foods good spicey foods bad booze bad.try maylox
Posted by Filipus D
This feeling of "burn", is it like a heart burn? If yes, that's a characteristic of a acid regurgitation which can be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disorder which the likelihood can be increased by eating chocolate very often.
The symptoms of an ulcer usually accompanied by prolonged gastric emptying time due to it's strong relation with psychologic factor, and this, will give you the symptoms of early satiety and bloating. While for the ulcer itself, usually cause epigastric pain (right below your chest bone).
If you got an ulcer better to reduce those foods because they are damaging the mucosal membrane of your gastric membrane which is the protective layer of your gastric lumen making it more susceptible to damage by HCL.
PS: I like spicy food by I tend not to over eat it. You know because usually something that is over or less is not good. Get well soon!
Posted by fisherwoman
Foods and anxiety/stress can cause an ulcer to flare and cause pain. I've had two, both have healed, with diet and learning to control anxiety and stress, directing it better instead of holding onto feelings etc. As you stated, oj, chocolate,spicy and acidic foods, all will cause you discomfort. A bland diet is usually best until you get the symptoms under control. Your doctor's statement regarding a digestive disorder should be vague, as it could be irritable bowel syndrome, a Hiatal Hernia, or many other issues that are not deadly, but cause you to have stomach upset. The hernia will cause you to have heartburn, gas, pressure from the gas making you feel tense and uncomfortable. Anxiety and worry can cause your body to produce excess acids, that eat at the stomach and sometimes back up into the esophagus. Irritable bowel can cause stomach discomfort, along with bowel movements that sway between constipation and diarrhea, with cramping. You will likely be given an upper GI test, drinking barium and following it to see if there is an ulcer. Once that is ruled out, or verified, your doctor will give you a menu so to speak, or foods that are good for you and ones to avoid. If you are like me, it's the foods you love that will be eliminated from your diet. Mine healed within six months, but I do get stomach upset when holding stress/anxiety. Something you learn to live with, and learn about your coping skills.
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