Healing Your Gut: The Ultimate Guide to Stomach Ulcers
From silent symptoms to surgical solutions—everything you need to know about Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and modern recovery.
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Symptoms: Beyond Simple "Stomach Pain"
Peptic ulcers can be tricky. While some patients experience localized burning, others might have "silent ulcers" that only manifest during a crisis.
Classic Indications:
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Burning Epigastric Pain Often felt between the navel and breastbone, especially when the stomach is empty.
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Meal-Related Discomfort Gastric ulcers usually hurt sooner after eating, while Duodenal ulcers may feel better with food but hurt later at night.
Alarm Symptoms:
If you experience these, seek Immediate Emergency Care:
- Hematemesis (Vomiting blood)
- Melena (Black, tarry stools)
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Difficulty swallowing
The Path of Investigation
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective treatment. At Shri Tirupati Hospital, we utilize high-definition diagnostic tools.
Upper GI Endoscopy
Direct visualization of the ulcer and surrounding tissue via HD camera.
Urea Breath Test
Non-invasive detection of H. Pylori bacteria.
Biopsy
Tissue sampling to rule out malignancy and confirm infection types.
Risks of Delay: Complications
Ignoring symptoms can lead to critical, life-altering conditions:
1. Internal Bleeding
Erosion of blood vessels leading to anemia or massive blood loss.
2. Perforation
A hole in the stomach wall leaking contents, causing fatal Peritonitis.
3. Gastric Cancer
Chronic H. Pylori inflammation is a significant cancer risk factor.
Treatment Options
Medical Management
- Triple Therapy: Antibiotics + PPI to kill H. Pylori.
- PPIs: Medications to shut down acid production.
Surgical Intervention
Laparoscopic Repair
Minimally invasive sealing of perforated ulcers.
Vagotomy
Cutting nerves to reduce acid production.
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