What Is Peptic Ulcer Diet?

Peptic ulcers or ulcers of the stomach or digestive tract is a tricky thing to deal with – all kinds of food restriction are imposed on you and still there is no guarantee that the ulcer will be cured completely and will not occur again. People are told not to consume too many spicy foods, too starchy foods, too much of fats, especially saturated fats, citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, vegetables like tomatoes and a whole list of other foods – the more sour and spicy the item, the more stringent the restriction on it. The diet chart has to be followed very religiously or else there are chances that ulcer may recurr increases. However, many do not know that a peptic ulcer diet is equally good for those who are having a temporary bout of indigestion. In fact, one could see that the symptoms of indigestion are very similar to that of peptic ulcer – only the pain is absent which happens because of the ulcer. Here’s more information about the diet followed by those who suffer from peptic ulcers.

 

 

As we all know, ulcer is a painful growth in areas like the mouth or the digestive tract and is acidic in nature. When this ulcer grows inside the stomach or the mouth of the small intestine, it is known as peptic ulcer. For many years, people thought that peptic ulcers are caused by a very spicy diet or too much stress, but the fact was known later that these only served to hasten the process of development of ulcer – the main reason for the development of ulcers in this region is the presence of the bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori. These kinds of ulcers can also be worsened by too much intake of aspirin and other kind of non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs with antipyretic or analgesic properties like paracetamol.

 

 

Though a diet meant for those with peptic ulcers cannot cure the ulcer or prevent it from occurring again, which can only be done by a doctor’s intervention and proper medication, this kind of diet can help relieve the pain and discomfiture that people experience during ulcers or even indigestion. In fact, those suffering from indigestion are cured of their symptoms faster when they follow this diet. There are some foods, which are good for people suffering from ulcers, and some that they should avoid. They are listed below:

These are foods that are recommended for those who are suffering from peptic ulcers:

 

These are foods that to be avoided by those who have peptic ulcers or even sever indigestion as they increase the production of acids in the stomach:

Tips
Here are some advices that doctors give to patients of peptic ulcers: