What causes peptic ulcers and gastritis?
In the past, it was thought that lifestyle factors, such as alcohol abuse, physical and emotional
stress, unhealthy eating habits and smoking, cause peptic ulcers and gastritis. Later, it was also
thought that they may be caused by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) , although
many researchers suggest that the presence of these bacteria in the majority of peptic ulcer
patients does not necessarily mean that the bacteria cause ulcers, rather than just add to the
severity of the problem (for example, only a small minority of people who have H. pylori in their
system ever develop a peptic ulcer). In fact, there is extensive and mounting evidence of the fact
that all of the above-mentioned possible causes of ulcer formation merely compound the real
underlying cause: free radical damage and oxidative stress.
All known risk factors for erosive/ulcerative gastric and duodenal disorders (for example, the
lifestyle-related factors described above) deplete the natural antioxidant shields of our body and
cause a free radical overload. Even the much discussed Helicobacter pylori bacteria contributes
to the free radical overload by producing an enzyme called urease, the action of which eventually
leads to the release of more free radicals, causing damage to the epithelium. As a result, the
gentle, fragile mucosal lining of the stomach and duodenum becomes one of the first tissues to
suffer from the damaging chain reactions induced by free radicals.
Therefore, effective treatment and prevention of peptic ulcers must be based on using the best
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Gastritis symptoms include nausea, vomiting, etc. Gastritis explains a group of conditions with one thing in common: swelling or inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Click on the link below to read more.
http://www.gigihealth.com/gastritis-symptoms-do-you-feel-burning-sensations-in-your-stomach/