A peptic ulcer is any localized erosion of the mucosal lining of those portions of the alimentary tract that comes in contact with acidic gastric juices. Mostly ulcers are found in the stomach, jejunum (gastric ulcers) and in the duodenum (duodenal ulcers) above the point of entry of alkaline pancreatic juices.

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Stomach Ulcers
A peptic ulcer is any localized erosion of
the mucosal lining of those portions of
the alimentary tract that comes in contact
with acidic gastric juices. Mostly ulcers
are found in the stomach, jejunum
(gastric ulcers) and in the duodenum
(duodenal ulcers) above the point of
entry of alkaline pancreatic juices.

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4. Peptic ulcers can occur at any age but the
incidence is highest during middle
adulthood between the ages of 45-55 years.
Ulcers occur more often in men than in
women. It may occur in combination with
other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
or other stressful illnesses or injuries.

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In patients with duodenal ulcers, the hyper
secretion of acid is the primary causative
factor while in gastric ulcers; it is the
weakened mucosal resistance to acid which
causes ulcers. Therefore, all factors which
increase acid secretion will play an
important role in the etiology of ulcers.

7. Causative Factor:
• A family history of ulcers.
• One has irregular food habits and mental
stress or strain.
• Peptic ulcers can be developed in highly
nervous, emotional, ambitious or aggressive
individuals.
• It is also caused due to excessive consumption
of strong tea, coffee, spices, alcohol, tobacco and
drugs like steroids and analgesics.
• Another important cause is smoking. It is very
strongly related to the occurrence of ulcers as
nicotine present in cigarettes has a
vasoconstrictor effect resulting in reduces blood
flow to the mucosa and hence decreased
resistance.

8. Diet and Feeding Patter:
During peptic ulcers one has to follow a
bland diet (which is free from
mechanically, chemically and thermally
irritants) as recommended by the
dietitian.
One needs to take frequent feedings as to
enable the stomach contents to be
continuously diluted and neutralized.
Easily digestible fats like fat of whole
milk, egg yolk, cream and butter must be
used in moderate amounts as they
decrease the emptying time of the
stomach and reduce motility.

9. The quantity of food eaten should be small
to avoid overfilling the stomach and causing
distension.
Avoid excessive spices or concentrated meat
broths and extractives.
Avoid frequent use of aspirin or other drugs
that may damage the stomach linings.
Foods like tough meats, fried
foods, pickles, alcoholic beverages, strongly
flavored vegetables like
cabbage, cauliflower, turnip, radish, garlic
and onion should be avoided.
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10. A Diet Menu:
A peptic ulcer patient should follow 7-8 meal patterns. At
breakfast one may have milk with poached egg and a fruit
like melon.
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11. Then during mid morning, one may take light coffee with
biscuits. At lunch time, avoid heavy meals and take
vegetable soup and khichri.
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12. You may also take cucumber sandwiches with banana
milkshakes.
At dinner time, you may take masoor dal, mixed
vegetables and stewed apple with custard.

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