How do stomach ulcers feel?
The most common symptom of peptic ulcers is abdominal pain. The pain is usually in the upper middle part of the abdomen, above the belly button (navel) and below the breastbone. The ulcer pain can feel like burning, or gnawing, and it may go through to the back.
Do stomach ulcers go away?
Treatment Overview
Left untreated, many ulcers eventually heal. But ulcers often recur if the cause of the ulcer is not eliminated or treated. If ulcers keep coming back, you have an increased risk of developing a serious complication, such as bleeding or a hole in the wall of your stomach or intestine.
How do you treat stomach ulcers?
Talk with your doctor about adding these foods to your diet:
- Flavonoids. Research suggests that flavonoids, also known as bioflavonoids, may be an effective additional treatment for stomach ulcers. ...
- Deglycyrrhizinated licorice. ...
- Probiotics. ...
- Honey. ...
- Garlic. ...
- Cranberry. ...
- Mastic. ...
- 8. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
