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வயிற்றுப்புண் பற்றி தெரிந்துக்கொள்வோம்

நாம் எல்லோரிடமும் இப்போதெல்லாம் மொபைல் போன்கள் உள்ளன. நாம் அதனை நாள் பட பயன்படுத்தும்போது அதில் கீறல் விழுகிறது. ஸ்க்ராச்கார்ட் வந்த பிறகு அதன் மேல் அதிகம் கீறல் விழுவதில்லை. எப்பேற்பட்ட உறுதியான ஸ்க்ராச்கார்ட்டாக இருந்தாலும், அது பாதுகாப்பிற்கு இருக்கிறது என்பதற்காக நாம் போனை தரையில் போட்டு தேய்த்தால், கீறல் விழத்தான் செய்யும். மேலும் மேலும் கீறல் விழும் பட்சத்தில் நாளடைவில் போனும் பழுதாக்கிவிடும். போனிற்கு ஏற்படும் இந்த நிலைமையை நம் வயிற்றின் உட்பகுதியோடு ஒப்பிட்டு பாருங்கள்.

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The link between NSAID medications and Peptic Ulcer

NSAID means Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Common NSAID drugs include aspirin,  ibuprofen, diclofenac, etc. Most of us are aware of aspirin, which is actually a blood thinner used as medication for heart diseases. We are also aware of ibuprofen which is a known pain killer. It may sound surprising that prolonged use of NSAID drugs can cause peptic ulcer. What mechanism makes them cause peptic ulcer?

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Complications of Peptic Ulcer

Peptic ulcers are painful sores in the stomach and duodenum. The burning sensation in the middle of the abdomen, between the chest and the belly button area, a typical pain associated with ulcer makes it very easy to diagnose. Despite that few still might ignore this main symptom and other associated symptoms of ulcer. This ignorance leads to complication of peptic ulcer. What are the complications? Let us check.

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A man gives nasty reaction on hearing the types and various forms of shit explained by Dr Maran M, leading gastro surgeon.
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Types of Shit

Shit happens to all and that is the natural process. As a matter of fact, shit should happen daily to all. If shit is not happening to you daily, then watch closely what your body is saying. We know these statement well enough as they are connected to whether you are constipated or not. But did you know you could also guess the health of your body by looking at your stool? Yes that is right. The form and color of your stool can indicate your health. Let us dive into this shit.

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Alcohol Inhibits or Slows Down Gastric Ulcer Healing – Know More

While it is true that alcohol can cause irritation to our stomach lining if consumed, the prolonged consumption in itself can cause Gastric ulcer. It has also emerged that alcohol does not stop there; it also interferes with the healing process of an already formed ulcer. Let us see how.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Explained in Simple Terms

In simple terms, Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD, as popularly known is inflammation of the colon and small intestine. Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis are the two conditions that are classified as IBD. In effect the IBD can be either of the two conditions. IBD condition is said to occur when the body’s own immune system begins to act against the elements of our digestive system.

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Stress Ulcer – What in the World is it?

Stress Ulcer is not caused by the “every day stress” a person undergoes in his work or family. It rather is the manifestation of peptic ulcer because of a prolonged and serious illness. Patients who experience prolonged stay in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) typically get stress ulcers. That does not essentially mean that the facilities in the ICU have caused “Stress Ulcer”. It is because a patient undergoes prolonged stay in ICU because of the seriousness of the illness and whose health is at stake. Patients who have met with accident and have lost lot of blood also get stress ulcer when they are hospitalized. Medications also play a role in getting stress ulcer.

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Prevention of Ulcer

By now we all know what causes Peptic ulcer. Let me recap for you the factors that contribute to peptic ulcer. They are,

  • Genetic – A definitive family history of having Ulcer
  • Excessive alcohol (drinking) and Smoking
  • Use of drugs not prescribed by doctors – Improper dose of antibiotics, painkillers, steroids and blood thinners (aspirin)
  • Infection of Helicobacterium Pylori is also supposed to cause Ulcers.
  • Prolonged illness can also cause stomach ulcer. This is called Stress Stomach Ulcer.
  • Overage – Risk of Ulcer increases with age. Generally it is said that people over 50 have more risk of Peptic Ulcer.

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