How to Use Diet to Manage an Ulcer

Ulcers are sores, inflammation or irritation of the esophagus, stomach and/or beginning of the small intestine. The way a person with an ulcer digests certain foods may cause excessive acid production in the stomach, which can inflame an ulcer. Many people use diet to manage their ulcer symptoms. Most people limit certain foods and maintain a healthy diet to decrease ulcer pain and inflammation.

Instructions

Educate Yourself About Using Diet to Manage an Ulcer

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  Browse the book "Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up" by John A. McDougall. This book is full of many different suggestions for a variety of ulcer symptoms.

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  Visit a nutritionist. A nutritionist will give you suggestions about what kinds of foods to eat while you manage your ulcer, and will even tell you how to prepare them.

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  Educate yourself about eating properly for healthy digestion. Use the book "The Digestive Awareness Diet: You Are HOW You Eat" by John K. Pollard to help you manage your ulcer through better all-around eating and dietary habits.

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  Rid your system of acid wastes through diet. Read "The Acid Alkaline Balance Diet: An Innovative Program for Ridding Your Body of Acidic Wastes" by Felicia Drury Kliment for guidance.

Make Changes in Your Diet to Manage an Ulcer

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  Cut processed foods out of your diet, or at least limit them severely. The chemicals and preservatives in processed and ready-made foods can aggravate a sensitive stomach.

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  Stick to fresh fruits and vegetables. Organically grown varieties are best.

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  Increase your fiber intake.

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  Drink enough water. Drink at least 8 to 12 cups of water a day for proper hydration and digestion.

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  Decrease the acidic foods you use in your diet.

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  Remove alcoholic beverages and coffee from your diet. Both of these beverages are known to cause and aggravate ulcers.