What Aggravates an Ulcer
Acids from the Foods We Eat Can Make the Pain and Discomfort Worse. Long-Term Use of Aspirin or Anti-Inflammatory Medicines (Ibuprofen) Are Also a Common Cause...
Acids from the foods we eat can make the pain and discomfort worse. Long-term use of aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines (ibuprofen) are also a common cause of ulcers. Stress and spicy foods can make an ulcer worse.
What causes stomach ulcers to flare up?
The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers.
What should be avoided during stomach ulcer?
Foods to Limit Avoid wine, beer, and spirits. Caffeine: You should cut back or stop drinking coffee, tea, and caffeinated sodas. They can increase stomach acid production. Milk: There was a time when milk was used in treating ulcers, but research has found that it increases stomach acid.
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