Medizines

Peptic ulcer is a state in which lesions are formed in different parts of the gastro-intestinal tract but generally it is found in the stomach and the duodenum (upper part of the intestine). It generally occurs due to some internal injury of the mucous in the lining of the gastro-intestinal tract. The ulcers occurring in the duodenum are known as duodenum ulcers. It generally occur after eating while the duodenum ulcers occur during eating food.
The causes are generally smoking, overeating, hyper acidity, food poisoning, excessive intake of alcohol, high consumption of caffeine, emotional disturbance, stress, infection of microbes, eating spicy food etc.
The symptoms are like nausea, anemia, vomiting containing blood, constipation, indigestion, chest pain etc.
Though there are certain drugs available for the treatment of peptic ulcer but the home remedies have proven to be the best treatment of peptic ulcer. The best known home remedies known for the treatment of peptic ulcer are:
1. Banana and milk: As during the occurrence of ulcer the acid content of stomach increases,it can be reduce with the help of banana. It reduces the burning sensation and pain of the stomach. One or two bananas should be taken at a time accompanied with a glass of milk. This has proven to be the best home remedy for the treatment of peptic ulcer.
2. Cabbage: Drinking the vegetable stock of cabbage can help a lot in reducing peptic ulcer. The vegetable stock of cabbage can be prepared by boiling the sliced cabbages in water till the water becomes half of the initial quantity and then the cabbage can be strained and the left water is the vegetable stock of cabbage. This vegetable stock should be taken daily for a week for the treatment of this problem of ulcer.
3. Lime juice: During this problem, constipation and indigestion may occur which can be cured by lime or lemon juice. The lemon juice may also help in reducing the severity of peptic ulcer. The lime juice should be taken at least two times a day for the proper results.
4. Fenugreek Seeds: The fenugreek seeds should be taken one tablespoon in one cup of water and then it should be boiled for few minutes. Now the seeds should be strained from water and the water should be cooled and then it should be drank by the person suffering from ulcer. It will give relief from the peptic ulcer and the symptoms occurring due to it. Tea prepared by the fenugreek seed is also helpful in the treatment of peptic ulcer and its symptoms.
5. Yogurt and Drumstick Leaves: Prepare a fresh paste from drumstick leaves and add it to a bowl full of yogurt. Now take this yogurt after every meal for some days. This treatment will reduce the ulcer and its symptoms. It also prevents the recurrence of ulcer.
6. Goat's Milk: Goat's milk should be taken in raw form three times a day for the best results in treatment of ulcer.

By Dr Easton Patrick