Curing an ulcer

How to Naturally Cure Ulcers

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: November 17, 2017
How to Naturally Cure Ulcers

Ulcers are open sores or cracks appearing in the lining of internal organs, most commonly found in the stomach or bowels, but which can also be found in the esophagus. Peptic ulcers are open sores which begin as pain points then become red and inflamed, eventually breaking the surface of the lining or skin. Ulcers that appear in the stomach, called gastric ulcers, are the most common. Finding relief from a peptic ulcer by adopting home remedies is possible but must always be done under the supervision of a physician. Carefully read this article on how to naturally cure ulcers.

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Steps to follow:
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To naturally cure ulcers you should avoid: fried and greasy food, gassy and carbonated drinks and spicy food. You'll also boost your recovery by eating small portions of food to ease their digestion.

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Moreover, avoid drinking alcohol, as it will irritate your ulcer, inflamed tissue and open blisters, just as pouring alcohol on an open wound would, it irritates the stomach's mucous and the intestines which could cause inflammation.

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On the other hand, there are also some foods that can help you improve and heal gastric ulcers. Among them we want to highlight papaya and its seeds as one of the best fruits for people with ulcers, as it's been proven by several medical studies.

Therefore, apart from eating its pulp, it's also appropriate to grind the papaya's seeds and boil them in plenty of water. Let this infusion rest for 10 minutes and filter it with a sieve. Take three glasses and you'll quickly notice the difference.

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In the same way,white cabbage juice is another natural remedy that is useful for ulcers and will relieve the discomfort that they produce; as this vegetable contains nutrients that help neutralize acidity and help rebuild harmed tissue. It's important to point out that it must be raw white cabbage, so you should take it blended or juiced with a bit of water.

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Chamomile is one of the best teas that can help naturally cure ulcers. The beneficial properties of this medicinal plant will help protect the gastric mucous and repair the damage in the ulcer; which is why it's appropriate to take between two and three cups per day before meals.

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Do not take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief. They are also known to damage the stomach lining, thus making you more prone to an ulcer or making an existing ulcer worse.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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Tips
  • In any case consult your GP or gastroenterologist to discuss these home remedies for ulcers.

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kayode
about a month a go, I had typhoid wch has been cured and later discovered something wrong in my stomach and went for scan. The doctor told me I have heart burn, he prescribed some drugs for me and the thing still persists. what do I do?
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We advise you to get a second opinion if you have followed your doctor's prescribed treatment word for word.
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