The Condition"...While acid is still considered significant in ulcer formation, the leading cause of ulcer disease is currently believed to be infection of the stomach by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori Relationship to Helicobacter Pylori Infection"The average person's lifetime chance of suffering from a peptic ulcer is 5-10%, but this rises to 10-20% in those who are Helicobacter pylori positive..." Recommendation Mastic Gum"... pylori and cured peptic ulcers after just 2 weeks of use..." Recommendation Antibiotics"... pylori causes ulcers is not well understood, its elimination by antibiotics has clearly been shown to heal ulcers and prevent ulcer recurrence..." Recommendation Robert's Formula"... Pylori, usually found in upper GI ulceration, as well as other microorganisms..."
The Condition"...The diagnosis of an ulcer is made by either a barium upper GI X-ray or an upper endoscopy (EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy)..."
Recommendation Zinc"In a double-blind study on 18 patients, those taking zinc sulfate supplements had a gastric ulcer healing rate three times that of patients treated with a placebo..."
The Condition"...pylori overgrow causing inflammation, gastritis and ulceration also..." Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy"Cuban doctors are using capsules filled with ozonated oil to treat gastroduodenal ulcers, gastritis, giardia and peptic ulcers..." Recommendation Alcohol Avoidance"...However, since alcohol can cause gastritis, moderation in alcohol consumption is often recommended..."
Recommendation Glutamine"...The amino acid glutamine works over time in doses as low as 500mg three times daily (for one month) to heal stomach and small intestine lesions..."
The Condition"A peptic ulcer is a hole in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus..." Relationship to Esophageal Stricture (narrowing)"...Over time, scarring may close the pylorus, the lower end of the esophagus, thus preventing the passage of food and causing vomiting and weight loss..."
The Condition"...Good acid production is necessary for killing microorganisms; poor acid production or acid neutralization with antacids contributes to overgrowth..." Recommendation Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)"...Deglycyrrhized licorice root (DGL) and glutamine have been used to get people off of antacids, H2 blockers and proton pump inhibiters (PPI)..."
Recommendation against Vitamin B3 (Niacin)"In rare cases, niacin has aggravated peptic ulceration..."
Recommendation Increased Water Consumption"...Drink lots of water, golden seal tea, and flax seed tea..." Recommendation Flax Seed" Flax seed tea..."
Our Question about unexplained vomiting"Bleeding ulcers may cause nausea and vomiting of acidified blood resembling "coffee grounds" material..."
The Condition"A peptic ulcer is a hole in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus..." Our Question about black or tarry stools"Bleeding from an ulcer may occur in the stomach or the duodenum, and sometimes is the only symptom..." Relationship to Peritonitis"Sometimes an ulcer eats a hole in the wall of the stomach or duodenum..." Relationship to Esophageal Stricture (narrowing)"A chronic ulcer causes swelling and inflammation of the gastric and duodenal tissues..."
Recommendation against NSAIDs" Prostaglandins are substances that are important in helping the gut linings resist corrosive acid damage..."
Relationship to Hyperparathyroidism"Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be more likely to develop peptic ulcers, high blood pressure, and pancreatitis..."
The Condition"...While virtually all duodenal ulcers are benign, gastric ulcers can occasionally be cancerous and for this reason biopsies are often performed..."
Our Question about aspirin use"Inflammation may be caused by aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications ( NSAIDs)..." Recommendation against NSAIDs"... NSAIDs cause ulcers by interfering with prostaglandins in the stomach..."
Recommendation Licorice Root"...Deglycyrrhized licorice root (DGL) and glutamine have been used to get people off of antacids, H2 blockers and proton pump inhibiters (PPI)..." Recommendation Glutamine"Preliminary studies have shown that supplements of glutamine may protect against aspirin-induced gastric lesions and enhance healing of painful peptic ulcers..."
