Duodenal ulcer

This disease causes two types of complications. The first group occurs suddenly, immediately during the period of an ulcer exacerbation, it includes:

• bleeding;
• fistula;
• perforation of the ulcer.

The second species develops gradually and very slowly:

• stenosis of the pylorus - narrowing the size of the area where the stomach passes into the duodenum;
• the formation of malignant ulcers;
• Penetration - the formation of sores in other organs of the digestive tract.

Duodenal ulcer and its consequences, especially of the first type, often threaten the life of the patient and require immediate surgical intervention.

How is duodenal ulcer manifested?

This disease is quite difficult to diagnose, because has symptoms similar to other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, in addition to symptomatic indicators, it is necessary to take into account the results of additional laboratory and roentgenological studies.

Symptoms of duodenal ulcer:

1. Pain in the stomach, just below the chest. It occurs, basically, when you want to eat and go after eating. It can be both paroxysmal and strong, and aching, mild. Sometimes pain with duodenal ulcer spreads into the back, hands, heart area.
2. Nausea.
3. Bloating.
4. Flatulence.
5. An eructation of air.
6. A constant feeling of hunger.
7. Pain in the abdomen during sleep.

Exacerbation of duodenal ulcer causes such symptoms as vomiting and feces with blood clots, especially if the illness has not been treated for a long time.

Prevention of ulcers, like many other diseases, is based on the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle and the observance of rules of rational nutrition. It is advisable not to drink alcohol and do not smoke. In addition, it is useful to periodically drink table mineral water or to heal at the resorts for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Ulcer of duodenum - treatment

Drug treatment of duodenal ulcer lasts about 2 weeks with subsequent supportive and preventive measures. It also provides for the constant adherence to the diet and the rejection of bad habits. Treatment Scheme:

1. Antibiotics of 2 groups for the elimination of bacteria that cause the development of ulcers.
2. Preparations for the protection of the stomach from excessive secretion of gastric juice.
3. Medicines for neutralizing the stomach acid-releasing hydrochloric acid.

As practice shows, pharmacological treatment is effective in 90% of cases and if all the necessary recommendations are followed, the ulcer will not bother anymore.

Duodenal ulcer requires surgery only in the event that there are unforeseen complications that pose a danger to life.

Duodenal ulcer - folk remedies

Alternative medicine offers the following natural medicines:

• sea ​​buckthorn oil;
• white cabbage juice;
• potato juice;
• mummy.

Treatment of duodenal ulcers is also performed by such herbs:

• Dill seeds;
• yarrow;
• calendula;
• St. John's wort;
• chamomile;
• flax-seed;
• licorice root, etc.

Causes of duodenal ulcer:

1. Stress.
2. Endocrine diseases.
3. Bad habits.
4. Local bowel diseases.
5. Duodenitis.
6. Increased acidity of gastric juice.
7. Genetic predisposition.
8. Improper diet and diet.
9. Microorganism Helicobacter pylori (helicobacter pylori).