How to Treat a Peptic Ulcer With Natural Remedies

If you have been experiencing severe digestive upset, you may have a peptic ulcer. A peptic ulcer occurs when the lining of your stomach or duodenum becomes eroded and an open wound (ulcer) is left internally, worsened by stomach acids. Symptoms include nausea, a burning sensation and pain in the upper abdomen, vomiting, chest pain and loss of appetite. A peptic ulcer can be caused by a number of factors inlcuding helicobacter pylori bacteria, smoking, alcohol, long-term use of aspirin and stress. Your doctor may prescribe medications such as acid blockers, antibiotics or antacids. If you want to take a more natural approach to treating your peptic ulcer, however, there are other methods you can use.

Instructions

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  Watch your diet carefully. Avoid foods and drinks that aggravate your ulcer, such as fried foods, acidic foods, sugary foods, salty foods, chocolate, strong spices, tea, alcohol and carbonated drinks. Eat foods that contribute to healing, like steamed vegetables, bananas, yams, yogurt, rice and squash. Have several small servings of meals each day, instead of three large ones.

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  Drink a combination of fresh cabbage juice and fresh carrot juice each day to help soothe your stomach and promote healing.

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  Drink organic aloe vera juice daily. It can help relieve pain.

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  Take helpful herbs, such as skullcap, slippery elm, alfalfa, rhubarb, myrrh, catnip, bayberry and cat's claw, which aid in healing and pain relief.

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  Stop smoking.

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  Don't get stressed out. Stress can exacerbate your peptic ulcer. Practice doing relaxation techniques, exercise or other activities that reduce stress. Learn to control your temper, as it will only worsen your condition.