Diet for Gastric Ulcers

Gastric ulcers, ulcers of the stomach, causing abdominal pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms include pain in the ulcers, navel, sternum, nausea or vomiting blood. Chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or H. pylori, the bacteria can cause this condition. Instead, the medical community, a light diet is recommended for people suffering from ulcers, said the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, researchers know more about this state changes, lifestyle to reduce stomach acid.

Management of acid reflux

Control acid reflux can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, according to the Mayo Clinic. Avoid fatty foods like French fries and breaded foods. Also avoid spicy foods, which increases the level of stomach acid. Other foods that are high in acid foods are citrus fruits and tomatoes (tomatoes, soups, pasta and noodles).
     
Avoid alcohol

Alcohol can reduce the protective lining of the stomach, according to the Mayo Clinic. After the paint is damaged, causes the stomach more sensitive to a boil. Smoking can also increase stomach acid, which makes people more susceptible to this disease.

Limit caffeine

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, stimulates gastric acid secretion, caffeine aggravate ulcers. Cut caffeine to reduce the pain of an ulcer.
     
When to call a doctor

According to the Mayo Clinic to make changes to the diet in the prevention of gastric ulcers do worse (and avoid future) is important. The treatment of gastric ulcers, it must be under the supervision of a physician. If left untreated, can cause ulcers soft tissue infections, anemia, or cause a scar, can interfere with digestion. In addition to changes in your diet, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, acid blockers and cytoprotective agents, which allow the tissue to heal and prevent infection in the stomach.

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