There are different types of ulcers and the name
tag for each usually emanates from where the ulcer is located.
Peptic ulcer
(Peptic Ulcer Disease) is undeniably
the most common ulcer which affects areas of the gastrointestinal tract which
are exposed to acidic digestive juices.
Simply, it
is ulcer that occurs in areas of digestive tract that produce/interact with the
acid produced during digestion. Two (2) words describes this kind of ulcer; ‘extremely painful’.
CAUSE
NOTE: Foods do not cause ulcer but can
aggravate or delay the healing process.
Our digestive system (especially the stomach where the greater
chunk of digestion takes place) is protected from the effect of digestive
acids by a mucus lining. Any form of damage to the mucus can lead to the acid
causing sores on the exposed surface.
A bacterial infection caused by Helicobacter pylori is scientifically
proven to be the major cause of inflammation leading to damage to the mucosal
lining of the digestive tract. Ulcers can as well be
caused or worsened by drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs
(non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs).
DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS
The simple diet counsel is for you
to avoid eating acid-causing foods as such foods will aggravate or delay the
healing process. Such foods like those that have longer digestion time.
Your diet should be one that;
1. Doesn’t cause irritation to your
digestive system.
2. Doesn’t cause excessive digestive
acid production by the stomach.
3. Doesn't cause heartburn or gastroesiohageal reflux.
3. Doesn't cause heartburn or gastroesiohageal reflux.
Avoid
the following:
● Deep
fried foods like French fries, fried yams/plantain etc.
● Eating late at night (do not eat within 3 hours before bedtime)
● Spicy
foods like those spiced with Curry powder, rosemary, Onga, Maggi etc.
●
Fatty/oily foods (Have longer digestion
time)
● Alcohol
●
Smoking
●
Over-eating
●All
caffeinated beverages/drinks like coffee, tea, Sodas/soft drinks carbonated
drinks and chocolates.
●
Tomato-based products like ketchup and moderately reduce your consumption of
tomato stews/sauces (Make it a point to mix your stews with a variety of vegetables).
● Too hot or cold foods like tea, coffee, cold water, ice creams
etc.
COUNSEL:
● To prevent aggravation of your ulcer, eat in bits instead of 3
large meals. DO NOT OVER EAT. Eating in bits (5 to 6 times a day) is more
comfortable and will be easier for the stomach to digest.
● To keep you satisfied and avoid the irritation cause by fats, eat
foods high in fiber from fruits and vegetables.
● Chew slowly and properly to reduce bolus sizes swallowed. This
will prevent irritations when foods get in the stomach.
● Never wait to feel hungry to eat. Always have something to eat
● Bananas should be your friend
● To help detoxify your system keep to the rule of keeping hydrated
always
CONCLUSION
Just keep in mind the above
recommendations daily and your healing process will be given an extra gear.
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This article was reviewed on Sunday, 10th July, 2016 By Nu. Sallah Stanley Kwesi (Nutritionist at Nutritional Talk)
This article was reviewed on Sunday, 10th July, 2016 By Nu. Sallah Stanley Kwesi (Nutritionist at Nutritional Talk)
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