Gastric ulcer
Gastric Ulcer is usually caused by a bacterial infection known as Helicobacter pylori. The bacterial infection can be transmitted through the saliva, some times even by sharing the same utensils. In some cases, the ulcer may be aggravated by an undiagnosed food allergy, so the patient should be tested to find out the allergens and modify their diet accordingly. If left untreated, this infections can lead to cancer and Gastric Acid can damage your intestines and the juices will leak out into your peritoneal cavity causing peritonitis.
Some of the symptoms of gastric ulcer are:
Abdominal pain
The pain will get aggravated if you do not eat
Nausea
Abdominal indigestion
Vomiting
Unintentional weight loss
Fatigue
When undergoing treatment for gastric ulcer, the patient has to avoid eating food that could aggravate the condition like caffeine, spicy food like pepper, garlic, fruits with a high vitamin C content which irritates the lining of the stomach. High fiber foods, fiber supplements and cabbage juice may bring some relief to the patient. Bananas help heal the intestinal lining and improve their condition. Some vitamin supplements and fish oil capsules are recommended by doctors.
Painkillers like aspirin should be avoided. If a patient sticks to the above diet and supplements, their condition should improve in about a fortnight.