How to Beat Stomach Ulcers

A stomach ulcer is an erosion in the small or large intestine. The acids in your stomach can aggravate the ulcer, and it can cause chronic pain in the abdomen. You can beat stomach ulcers with a few daily changes and by getting help.

Instructions

• 1

  Talk to your doctor about the pain in your stomach. He can diagnose an ulcer and either send you to a specialist or give you a medication that can help diminish the acids in your stomach that could make the ulcer worse.

• 2

  Quit smoking. Smoking causes an increase of stomach acid production and can only make a stomach ulcers harder to beat.

• 3

  Eat proteins to help heal the muscles of the stomach. As you take medications to help beat stomach ulcers, a diet rich in protein can help your body repair the muscles in the stomach lining.

• 4

  Make meals small, and eat snacks every couple of hours. These meals should be small to allow for faster digestion. Avoid taking aspirin for pain, which can damage the lining of the stomach.

• 5

  Drink lots of water, and avoid caffeine found in coffee and sodas. It is also a good idea to refrain from drinking alcohol because it can cause an inflammation of the existing stomach ulcers.

• 6

  Enjoy your food, eat it slowly, and avoid adding too many peppers or hot spices. This all helps to beat stomach ulcers by providing an enjoyable eating atmosphere and lowering the production of harmful acids in the stomach.