AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR STOMACH ULCERS

DESCRIPTION

Painful sores or ulcers develop in the lining of the stomach known as peptic ulcers. It may also develop in first part of the small intestine. A thick layer of mucus membrane protects the stomach lining from the effect of digestive juices. People who frequently take pain relievers medicines are more prone to develop ulcers.

PEPTIC ULCERS INCLUDE:

Gastric ulcers – occur inside the stomach
dDuodenal ulcers – occur inside the upper portion of small intestine known as duodenum.

CAUSES

1. Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
2. Pain-relieving NSAID medications.
   

• H. pylori bacteria

• H. pylori commonly infects the stomach. 
• The H. pylori bacteria present in the layer of mucus membrane in digestive tract and cause inflammation which can cause break down of protective lining and create problem because stomach contains strong acid for food digestion without the protection of mucus layer the acid can eat stomach tissue.
  

• Pain relievers

• Pain relievers medicines are major cause of peptic ulcer disease. NSAIDs a group of medications used in relieve pain.
  These medicines can wear the mucus layer in the digestive tract and have the potential to cause peptic ulcers include:
• Aspirin 
• Naproxen 
• Ibuprofen 
• Not everyone who takes NSAIDs will develop ulcers. 
• People infected with H. pylori and frequently used NSAIDs are more prone to damage mucus layer.
  

Rare causes

• Being seriously ill from various infections or diseases.
• Having surgery.
• Taking other medications, such as steroids.
• Peptic ulcer disease can also occur if people have a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome where acid-producing cells form tumour in the digestive tract and these tumors can be cancerous or noncancerous.
  

SYMPTOMS OF AN ULCER

Common ulcer symptoms include:

• Discomfort between meals or during the night in duodenal ulcers 
• Discomfort when you eat or drink during gastric ulcer.
• Stomach pain that wakes you up at night
• Feel full fast
• Bloating, burning or dull pain in your stomach
• The discomfort lasts for minutes or hours

If ulcer becomes torn it becomes a bleeding ulcer. This can cause the following symptoms:

• Nausea
• Vomiting blood
• Unexpected weight loss
• Blood in your stool or dark stools
• Pain in your back
  

RISK FACTORS

• Smoke – Smoking increase the risk of peptic ulcers in people who are infected with H. pylori.
• Drink alcohol – Alcohol irritate the mucous lining of stomach and increases the amount acid production in stomach.
• Untreated stress – it may increase the chance of ulcer by irritating mucous membrane.
• Eat spicy foods – cause inflammation in stomach lining, if people already infected with H. Pylori.
  

COMPLICATIONS

• Internal bleeding – Bleeding leads to anemia severe blood loss may require hospitalization or a blood transfusion. Severe blood loss may cause black or bloody vomit or black or bloody stools.
• Perforation in stomach wall – Peptic ulcers can eat a hole through the wall of stomach or small intestine.
• Obstruction – Peptic ulcers can block the food passage of the digestive tract cause fullness, vomit and people lose weight either through swelling from inflammation or through scarring.
• Gastric cancer – Studies found that people infected with H. pylori have an increased risk of gastric cancer.
  

ALLOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ULCER

• Proton pump inhibitors (PPI
• Histamine receptor blockers (H2 blockers
• Antibiotics
• Protective medications.

CAC TRATMENT FOR ULCERS

• Detox Premium Powder – These are herbal-mineral sachet especially designed for the ulcerative colitis patients. The various ingredients used for the formation of these sachets are prawal pishti, shukta pishti, Giloy satv, kehrva pishti, Jahar Mohra pishti, sutshekhar ras, shankh bhasma, kamdudha ras, moti bhasma that in combination provide good relief on the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis patients.

1. Shukta pishti – The bhasma is prepared from pearl oyster shell calcium. This pishti shows antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties that give deal with the ulcerative colitis patients.
2. Prawal pishti – It is made from coral calcium that reduces bleeding associated with ulcerative colitis patients.
3. Giloy satv – This herbal satv remove all toxins from the body. It reduces excessive Pitta from the body associated with ulcerative colitis.
4. Jahar Mohra pishti – The antidiarrheal property of this pishti stops loose stools that are the main symptoms in ulcerative colitis patient.
5. Kehrva pishti – This pishti provides good results in rectal bleeding, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal inflammation related to ulcerative colitis patients.
6. Sutshekhar ras – This preparation reduces bloating & gastritis. It provides calming effect on the body.
7. Akik pishti – It is a mineral-based medicine that reduces excessive heat, weakness, & general debility.
8. Kamdudha ras – This ras is beneficial in burning sensation, loose stools, bleeding tendencies related to ulcerative colitis patients.
9. Moti bhasma – The anti-inflammatory property of this herb reduces inflammation in the body.
   Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
   

• Ulcer Heal Tablet – Ulcers are caused when the colon becomes inflamed and there is a formation of ulcers on the inner lining of the colon. The largest intestine is affected rather than the small intestine. These are painful, swollen, and leads to fullness and a perpetual feeling of going to pass stools. Ulcers heal tablets of CAC protect the endothelial layer, cure ulcers, and restores body metabolism.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water 30 mins after a meal.
  

• Digestion Support Tablet – This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily
  

• Sheet Dhara Syrup – This herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, peppermint, etc that naturally relieve the symptoms like bloating, blenching, nausea, vomiting, feeling of discomfort, etc. The regular use of this herbal syrup neutralizes the high acid content, reduces abdominal pain, & cramps.
  Recommended dosage – Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach.

• Puran Pachak – Puran Pachak is a herbo-mineral Syrup of 200 ml and is Purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Puran Pachak syrup helps in Digestion, Supports the Digestive system, and maintains the doshas in our body. It also helps to remove out impurities or ama from the body. This syrup reduce the Acidity, Detoxify the blood and also supports the body health. It shows Antacid, Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Expectorant, and Antioxidant properties. This syrup is made up of pure ayurvedic herbs such as Mulethi, Saunf, Vasakha, Ajwayan, Prpati etc. that helps to maintain the Digestive system and in the body.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.