PEPTIC ULCER AND HOMEOPATHY
During digestion food travels from the mouth down the esophagus into the stomach. The stomach makes
hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called pepsin that helps digest and break down the food before it enters the small
intestine (duodenum). Next food passes into the duodenum, where digestion continues. The lining of the stomach is
covered by a thick protective mucous layer which prevents the acid from injuring the wall of the stomach.
An ulcer is a hole that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum where acid and pepsin are present. Ulcers in
the stomach are called gastric or stomach ulcers. Those in the duodenum are called duodenal ulcers. Those in the
Esophagus are called esophageal ulcers, and are a result of reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. In general,
all of these ulcers are referred to as Peptic Ulcers.
Causes of Ulcers:
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The main cause of ulcers is infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. This bacterium is found in the
saliva of infected people, and may also spread through mouth-to-mouth contact such as kissing or through
exposure to the vomit of an infected person. This bacterium weakens the protective mucous coating of the
esophagus, stomach and duodenum, which allows acid to get through to the sensitive lining beneath irritating it
causing an ulcer.
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Abuse of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. make the stomach weak to the
harmful effects of acid and pepsin hence resulting in ulcers.
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Heredity. Patients with peptic ulcer often have a family history of the disease.
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Everyday life issues such as mental and physical stress, diet, cigarettes, foods and beverages containing
caffeine, and alcohol do not cause ulcers, but can make the existing ulcer worse.
Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer:
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Dull burning pain in the stomach between the breast bone and the belly button in between meals, early in the
morning, or after drinking orange juice, coffee, alcohol or taking aspirin.
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Duodenal ulcers feel better when you eat or drink and then worse 1 or 2 hours later.
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Stomach ulcers feel worse when you eat or drink.
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Dull chest pain.
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Pain is often worse on an empty stomach - eg. Nighttime pain is very common.
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Loss of appetite and weight loss.
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Heartburn and stomach bloating with a sick feeling.
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Nausea, bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee ground and black or bloody stools are emergency
symptoms that need immediate attention.
Homeopathic approach to Peptic Ulcers:
Homeopathy considers Peptic ulcer as a malfunction of one or more of our body systems. This is a result of a slow
degenerative process due to the lack of adequate bodily supplies of the elements necessary for normal function
and rejuvenation of affected organs. Homeopathic medicines have a remarkable healing property on the
esophageal, gastric or duodenal mucosa, by counteracting the H. Pylori infection, reducing edema and the amount
of acid that our stomach makes.
Homeopathic treatment is safe and gentle, without side-effects. Homoeopathy medicines are prescribed on the
basis of physical, emotional, and genetic make up that individualizes a person. This constitutional approach
surrounding mind and body works at the root-level. Homoeopathy is very effective in managing all the symptoms of
Peptic ulcers and also plays an important role in preventing relapse of the condition and improving the general
health of the person. Another outstanding thing about Homeopathy is that people on multiple medications can
safely take Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic drugs are non-habit forming and have no addictive
characteristics. Homeopathy has an exceptional proven safety record with the FDA with 200 years of clinical
effectiveness. Since it treats in totality, it leads to a permanent long-lasting cure, rather than a temporary
suppression of symptoms.
Self Care measures:
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Eat a diet rich in fiber, and Vitamin A especially fruits and vegetables; this may reduce the risk of developing an
ulcer in the first place and may speed your recovery if you already have one.
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Foods containing flavonoids, like apples, celery, cranberries, onions, garlic and tea inhibits the growth of H.
pylori.
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Eat bland food and cut down on sugar, salt, citrus, tomato products, chocolate, coffee, including decaffeinated
coffee, carbonated beverages all of which can increase stomach acid.
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Eat small meals evenly spaced throughout the day. Avoid periods of hunger or overeating.
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Eat slowly and chew foods well.
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Sit up while eating and for 1 hour afterward.
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Drink lots of water.
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Milk should not be used as antacid therapy. Although milk protein has an initial neutralizing effect on gastric
acid, it is also a very strong stimulator.
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Avoid stress, unnecessary medication, smoking and alcohol.
Hence, for a safe, natural, effective and long lasting answer for Peptic Ulcer, consider Homeopathy.
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About the author:
Neepa Sevak (DHMS, DHom, DIHom, DHM, CCH, RSHom (NA), HMA) is experienced and registered with the Arizona
Homeopathic Board of Medical Examiners, and certified by the Council of Homeopathic certification. She is
currently practicing Classical Homeopathy and is on the Board of International Affairs at the American Medical
College of Homeopathy. Her mission is to “Promote Health through Homeopathy with a Holistic, Totalistic, and
Individualistic approach”.
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