| In the past people suffering from peptic ulcers were | | | | the patient has higher risks of developing stomach |
| restricted from taking small amount of bland food and | | | | cancers from the condition that merely started as |
| milk regularly. Researches however showed that this in | | | | peptic ulcer. |
| no way helps in decreasing the recurrence of ulcers. | | | | The normal dosage of Vitamin C for peptic ulcer |
| However, a diet rich of fibers may minimize the | | | | patients is 1,000 mg taken twice a day. Because |
| chances of developing ulcers, and will help in fast | | | | Vitamin C could induce diarrhea, the dosage can also |
| healing of the existing ones. In particular, fiber found in | | | | be taken in a buffered form. |
| fruits, vegetables are very protective, and with vitamin | | | | A hormone found in the brain that has a role in sleep is |
| contained in most of these foods, the benefits are | | | | known as Melatonin. Researchers have found that the |
| increased. | | | | hormone might have properties that will help in |
| There are some evidences that show that exercise | | | | preventing ulcers along with reduction in acid secretion |
| helps in reducing the risk of ulcers in some people. In a | | | | and an improvement in blood flow. Until now, it is not |
| study in 2000, it was found that although exercise is | | | | known if it will benefit people with peptic ulcers but it |
| helpful for men but it has null effect on ulcer | | | | might well do so. However, high doses of Melatonin |
| development in women. Stress relief programs are not | | | | have adverse affects like mental impairment, severe |
| known to have an impact on ulcer healing. However, | | | | headache and nightmares. |
| they have other health benefits that are useful. | | | | In the past anti acids were the drugs that were |
| Treat Ulcer with Vitamin A | | | | preferred for ulcers but now it has been replaced with |
| When it comes to ulcers, the main role of Vitamin A is | | | | proton pump inhibitors. There are natural alternatives |
| to protect the lining of the stomach so that the sore, if | | | | that work really well to heal ulcer and can be used |
| in case it developed already, won't get worse. Vitamin | | | | with other prescribed drugs. Researchers claim |
| A also allows for the speedy healing of the affected | | | | Deglycrrhizinated licorice {DGL) as a good complement |
| areas of the small intestines. Patients suffering from | | | | to the therapeutic measures recommended by your |
| peptic ulcer are advised to take foods rich in Vitamin | | | | health care professional. DGL works positively by |
| A and dietary fiber such as fruits and vegetables. | | | | addressing the underlying factors causing ulcers rather |
| Doctors would normally recommend peptic ulcer | | | | than trying to hide the symptoms. DGL works by |
| patients an initial dosage of 25,000 IU of Vitamin A | | | | promoting the natural defense mechanism that is |
| daily for an entire week. Then the dosage is reduced | | | | already present in our body to fight against ulcers. |
| to just 10,000 IU everyday for maintenance. However, | | | | Other drugs that are also beneficial in curing ulcer |
| pregnant women or those who want to get pregnant | | | | carry some side effects along with them but DGL has |
| are advised not to take more than 5,000 IU of Vitamin | | | | no side effect. |
| A daily. | | | | Therefore, although there is no sure cure for ulcers but |
| Vitamin C can help Ulcer | | | | choices available for getting rid of it are many and a |
| Vitamin C works favorably for the patients of peptic | | | | proper treatment will see you through. The patient |
| ulcer because it directly inhibits the growth the very | | | | must consult the doctor for proper treatment and |
| bacteria that cause the disease. Also, if the H. pylori | | | | correct guidance. If the patient reaches at the early |
| bacteria were abundant, it would directly impair the | | | | stage, ulcers can be easily cured with fewer |
| body's absorption of Vitamin C. When this happens, | | | | complications. |