Язва желудка
Язвы желудка (также называемые пептическими или гастрическими язвами) — это язвы в желудке. Они могут быть серьезными, но большинство людей выздоравливают с помощью лечения.
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Stomach ulcers (also called peptic or gastric ulcers) are sores in the stomach. They can be serious, but most people recover with treatment.
This page also covers sores in the intestine (duodenal ulcers).
Symptoms of a stomach ulcer
The main symptom of a stomach ulcer is tummy (abdominal) pain.
The pain:
- is usually in the upper part of your tummy
- may feel like burning
- is often worse at night
Other symptoms of a stomach ulcer include indigestion, heartburn (a burning sensation in your chest), bloating and feeling or being sick.
Tummy pain is common and can be caused by lots of different things.
Find out about possible causes of tummy pain and stomach ache
See a GP if:
- you have indigestion that does not go away with treatment
- your tummy pain keeps coming back
Call 112 or go to A&E if:
- you're vomiting bright red blood or your vomit looks like ground coffee
- your poo has blood in it, or is black, sticky and very smelly
- you have severe tummy pain
- it's painful to touch your tummy
- you have chest pain that started suddenly
Do not drive to A&E. Ask someone to drive you or call 112 and ask for an ambulance.
Bring any medicines you take with you.
Causes of a stomach ulcer
The main causes of stomach ulcers are:
- infection with helicobacter pylori (H pylori) bacteria
- regular use of anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen
Stomach ulcers are also more common in people who smoke, and the risk of getting one increases as you get older.
What happens at your GP appointment
If a GP thinks you might have a stomach ulcer, they may arrange some tests to check what's causing your symptoms.
These tests may include:
- a breath test to check for H pylori bacteria, where you take a tablet or a special drink and breathe into a tube
- a test of a sample of your poo
- a blood test
The GP may also ask to weigh you and feel your tummy.
You may also be referred for a gastroscopy (where a long, thin, flexible tube with a small camera inside is passed into your mouth and down into your stomach).
Treatment for a stomach ulcer
Treatment for a stomach ulcer depends on what's causing it.
You may be offered:
- antibiotics to treat H pylori infection
- medicines to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach, such as proton pump inhibitors
Treatment usually lasts from 1 week to 2 months, depending on what's causing your ulcer. You may need tests after treatment to make sure it's worked.
If your symptoms come back after treatment, speak to a GP. You may need to try a different medicine or keep taking medicine for longer.
A doctor may also recommend:
- lifestyle changes, such as stopping smoking
- stopping or changing medicines that may be making your symptoms worse
- getting help with stress, anxiety and depression, as these things can make your symptoms worse
Things you can do to help with stomach ulcer symptoms
After you've seen a GP, there are things you can do to help ease your stomach ulcer symptoms and reduce the risk of a stomach ulcer coming back.
Do
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eat smaller meals
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eat your evening meal 3 to 4 hours before going to bed
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try to keep to a healthy weight
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take steps to manage stress
Don’t
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do not take anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as ibuprofen) without speaking to a doctor first
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do not have food or drink that triggers your symptoms, which can include fatty or spicy foods, coffee and chocolate
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do not smoke
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do not drink too much alcohol
Complications of a stomach ulcer
It's important to get treatment for a stomach ulcer. If not treated, a stomach ulcer can lead to serious problems that may be life-threatening.
These include:
- bleeding from your stomach or intestine
- a lack of iron (iron deficiency anaemia) caused by bleeding
- a hole in your stomach that can cause peritonitis, a serious infection of the inner lining of your tummy
- increased risk of stomach cancer from an untreated H pylori infection
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