Advances in our understanding of stomach ulcers represents a fascinating evolution in scientific thinking as well as a unique case study on a scientist who experimented on himself. We now know that infections are a primary cause of these ulcers and can be treated with antibiotics, an idea once considered unbelievable.
In their more serious forms, ulcers can have numerous concerning complications including severe intestinal bleeding, blockage of the intestines, and even perforation, which is a full thickness tear of the stomach or small bowel that mandates surgery. HP itself is instrumental in the development of forms of gastric cancer. Fortunately, with the advent of powerful antacids such as omeprazole and the discovery of H. Pylori, some of these complications are not as common as they once were.
If you have access to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), such as through a university or library, read this insightful
interview with Dr. Marshall on the 35th anniversary of his initial identification and culture of H. Pylori in a patient with ulcer disease.
The term stress ulcer does exist but refers not emotional challenges but rather to the presence of severe infection or medical illness such as in patients in intensive care units. The strain on the human body resulting from these problems can prompt severe ulcer disease. As such, patients are often prophylactically put on antacid therapy to help reduce their occurrence though some have questioned if these medications are overused.
H. Pylori has a nuanced effect on other elements of intestinal health. Symptoms of ulcers can overlap with those of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This has led to the widespread practice of routinely treating GERD patients with antibiotics if they have evidence of Helicobacter Pylori. However, we now know that if H. Pylori resides in some parts of the stomach but not others, it may relieve complaints of GERD. The implications of this concept on treatment regimens are still being investigated.
In addition, some have argued that overtreatment of Helicobacter Pylori has contributed, in part, to shifts in our gut microbiome that may have complicated and nuanced effects on our well-being. The microbiome refers to the totality of bacteria, primarily in our gut, that is essentially for proper digestion, nutrient absorption and maintenance of overall health. Rates of antibiotic resistance through overuse in our environment, however, have made it harder in turn to treat H. Pylori effectively. For a fascinating TED talk on the microbiome, click
here.
For more information about ulcers, read this recent article in the New York Times about one reporter’s personal journey through the ordeal of suffering from an ulcer as well as clearing some of the misconceptions she has had about them:
6 things I learned about ulcers.
I think that ulcers are a problem for us as we eat in a very bad way, we do not respect that we should have a good diet to not have problems in our health.We must keep in mind that these problems can reach a very high level of risk and lead to difficulties in our life and health.
From my point of view you can do all the bad abitos regarding the hygiene and the form of food that we have, we must consider that we can affect our physical integrity.
because the advance of the medicines and the technology is increased and thus find new ways to cure the ulcers
Ulcers are caused by a bad habits at the time for dinner, for breakfast or for any other meal, we can prevent this if we have the correct nutriments and not eating junk food or fast food.
because they are being given better *********** for gastrointestinal diseases thanks to the technology and it is easier to detect them
I believe that The problem of ulcers is not only given by the way we feed, but as we saw in the video, it can also be due to Strees, since it is true that the motions are directed to our stomach. Fears or strange sensations also contribute as well as consumption of acidic foods
because over time has been evolving science and created better medicines to combat this virus as well as ulcers
I think it is because of the passage of time, science is creating new things and discovering the true why of ulcers, as well as creating medicaments that counteract it
The ulcers are caused by poor diet, because we do not eat breakfast in the morning and eat spicy things that is what causes us ulcers, we can avoid this if we have the right nutrients and not eat food on the street or junk.
We must learn to take care of our food to prevent stomach diseases and to be in good health, also attending the doctor at least once a month will help us.
We must learn to take care of our food to prevent stomach diseases and to be well in health. Also attending the doctor at least once a month will help us, as avoid eating both spicy
We must learn to take care of our food to prevent stomach diseases and to be well in health. Also attending the doctor at least once a month will help us, as avoid eating both spicy
We must learn to take care of our food to prevent stomach diseases and to be well in health. Also attending the doctor at least once a month will help us, as avoid eating both spicy
We must learn to take care of our food to prevent stomach diseases and to be well in health. Also attending the doctor at least once a month will help us, as avoid eating both spicy
We must learn to take care of our food to prevent stomach diseases and to be well in health. Also attending the doctor at least once a month will help us, as avoid eating both spicy
Because by the time this cure is invented, everything has a, because they have diminished the risk of someone suffering it is a serious problem for the health of any human being because sometimes we are not aware of what we do and we do not take care of our health
Because by the time this cure is invented, everything has a, because they have diminished the risk of someone suffering it is a serious problem for the health of any human being because sometimes we are not aware of what we do and we do not take care of our health
Because by the time this cure is invented, everything has a, because they have diminished the risk of someone suffering it is a serious problem for the health of any human being because sometimes we are not aware of what we do and we do not take care of our health
The ulcers are not a problem because of the bad habits we have, I mean the way of eating, especially Mexico, that condumir spicy is very common, like gas drinks (such as soft drinks). In addition we are increasingly consumed by stress and anxiety. It is therefore necessary to inform us about ways to prevent, and if we have, to cure them.
ulcers are caused by bacteria that werepreviously thought to be high acid levels
I agree with Andrea since I think we do not eat properly, and also due to hygiene, we have to take care of ourselves more
wow I did not know how the ulcers were generated in the stomach nor did I know what this really painful process was in the antiquity, however, now I know that you need to do surgeries at least to control the pain and with the passage of time it was possible to develop pills thanks to the technological and scientific advances.
I think that this problem never will disapper and is very good that the science help to everybody when we have stomach ulcers.
My uclers were a result of taking antibiotics before having oral sugery and it wiped out all my good gut bacteria.
If you have to take antibiotics at all,especially the ones that clear out your gut,load up on probiotics.
he main bacteria found in the stomach by barry marshall is helicobacter pylori. Its a very prominent bacteria present in over 50% of people all over the world. Mainly linked with people with low haemoglobin. The problem is that taking antibiotics messes up our natural gut microflora.
I think that the human healt in complete is needs more care for have a good style life in all the process.
Everything has changed, now thanks to scientific advances people have access to medicines, in addition our eating habits are better than years ago.
I think we should take care of our health and go to the doctor constantly.
The doctor took a great risk before so many sick people of the stomach, decided to risk everything to discover the true cause, he wanted to verify in himself but for weeks acquired the bacteria that he wanted to discover
I agree with the comment of Daniel Rojas since the video tells us about ulcers in the stoma and what are the causes that bring us these
we have to learn to take care of our food in order to prevent diseases of the stomach and to be well in health. Also attending the doctor at least once a month will help us improve our health and enjoy the food
Doctors react to new truth like they did to the information presented here...1. they laugh at it-2. they reject it and . 3rd they are finally forced to accept it.. but at the cost of many human guinea pig lives. Give a probiotic ...a life giver to recover from the death giving antibiotic!, if not yeast,fungus and bad bacteria [which likely grows faster than the good bacteria in our body] get a head start.You heard this many times but give it a blue light rating.
Can be because the mucosa is more enablend, have good food, aviod heavy or spicy food, aviod smoking and treated gastritis
before there was not much science as there is now, there are now endorsed drugs that maintain stable gastrointestinal problems, we know what damages and we avoid consuming it
the truth is a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upset, psychological discomfort or spicy food if they are not because the symptoms of gastric ulcers are caused by a vacteria and this produces abdominal pain after a meal, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and extreme tiredness.
In my opinion the increased in ulcers could be related to bad life habits, and of course the declined in ulcer mortality is related to her advances in science and medicine, like for instance the experiment that lead to the discovery to the H Pylory.
the ulcers appear by certain factors that unbalance the functioning of a body as complex as the stomach, if we add to this constant stress, some strange sensations and consumption of acid foods, the result are these ulcers unpleasant
My point of view you can do all the bad abitos regarding the hygiene and the form of food that we have, we must consider that we can affect our physical integrity.
I believe that The problem of ulcers is not only given by the way we feed, but as we saw in the video, it can also be due to Strees, since it is true that the motions are directed to our stomach. Fears or strange sensations also contribute as well as consumption of acidic foods
Ulcers are caused by a bad habits at the time for dinner, for breakfast or for any other meal, we can prevent this if we have the correct nutriments and not eating junk food or fast food.
it is a surprise to know that the processes that have to pass for surgery, is very painful but agradesco that is not so thanks to science is less painful, I think that in antiquity would not have endured a surgery as well
We do not eat as it should be properly, which without realizing it little by little in the future will become an extremely greater problem for us
I think that ulcers are a problem for us as we eat in a very bad way, we do not respect that we should have a good diet to not have problems in our health.We must keep in mind that these problems can reach a very high level of risk and lead to difficulties in our life and health.
I think that stomach ulcers appear in people by various factors, of which nobody is exempt, but we can avoid this type of disease by taking care of our food and the quality of life in which it encompasses the daily activities carried out day by day.
Particularly in the last 100 years our diets have become less and less diversified, this can cause a decrease in the biodiversity of our gut bacteria. Not only this but antibiotics which can be present in meat and even soaps can also reduce the health of our gut bacteria which are particularly important in the intestines. An unhealthy gut microbiome could lead to susceptibility to infections by Helicobacter Pylori. At the same time we have antibiotics which can successfully heal peptic ulcers, making mortality rates decline. However it is important to remember the fragile state that antibiotics are in, H. Pylori already has diverse strains and a strain may easily become antibiotic resistant. In order for our antibiotics to remain effective, they should be used thoughtfully and in moderation.
I think that ulcers are a problem for us as we eat in a very bad way, we do not respect that we should have a good diet to not have problems in our health.We must keep in mind that these problems can reach a very high level of risk and lead to difficulties in our life and health.
Gastritis is currently one of the diseases with more fame, because it is not only due to the poor diet that each of us have but also to the stress that we provoke, for this reason too much work, or to do everything until the end. I think the way our brain acts against this disease is very impressive, I like too much to eat spicy food, lemon and also soft drinks, but I also get stressed too fast, because I am very impatient so I am at risk of gastritis. .
I really did not know how stomach ulcers were generated nor did I know what this really painful process was in antiquity, however, now I know you have to do surgeries at least to control the pain and over time it was possible to develop pills thanks to technological and scientific advances
science and medicine never stops progressing looking for solutions to the diseases of society
My point of view about stomach ulcers is, that it does not necessarily have to be caused by food, although it could be caused by mental stress. In addition to this,
I believe that if we live a good healthy life we can prevent ourselves from getting these different types of illneses and pain in our body.
I agree with this statement because science continues ti find more cures on illneses, and othere unknown things that we don't know about.
I agree with this opinion because its our diet that can prevent ourselves from cases like stomach ulcers.
The shift in foods from "Out of the Garden" to "Processed" occurred sometime around the mid-1800s. The food we eat affects our health in more ways than just nutrition. The mortality has declined because of medical ad technological advancements in the modern age.