Table of contents:
- What are the most common ulcer triggers?
- 1. Eat large portions
- 2. Sports
- 3. Smoking
- 4. Eating habits
- 5. Medicine
- 6. The meal menu
- How do I know what triggers my ulcer?
Ulcers not only cause discomfort in your stomach, but also cause chest pain, sore throat, and bad breath. Even though you can't cure an ulcer, you can control what you eat to avoid it.
What are the most common ulcer triggers?
1. Eat large portions
Ulcers and sebah most commonly occur after a large meal. This can happen if you eat large amounts of any food, not just foods that are known to trigger heartburn symptoms. To avoid this, you must divide your food into smaller portions.
2. Sports
In some people, exercising in the wrong way can churn your stomach, causing stomach contents to rise up into your digestive system.
3. Smoking
Smoking can relax the esophagus sphincter, not to mention other bad effects on health.
4. Eating habits
Several habits around eating can trigger ulcer symptoms. The following habits are common triggers:
- Late night meal
- Lie down within one hour after eating
- Lying on the right side, which places the stomach higher than the esophagus and can increase the risk of acid backing up into the esophagus.
5. Medicine
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relax the esophageal sphincter, causing ulcer symptoms. If you are taking high blood pressure medications, it's possible that you may have heartburn symptoms from time to time.
6. The meal menu
Some foods can irritate the esophagus. Foods and drinks that usually trigger ulcer symptoms include:
- Sour citrus fruit
- Tomato
- Garlic and onions
- Spicy foods include pepper and chilies
- Peppermint
- High-fat foods, such as cheese, nuts, avocado, and rib-eye steak
- Alcohol
- Caffeine and carbonated drinks: coffee, soda, energy drinks, and other foods or drinks that contain caffeine.
How do I know what triggers my ulcer?
The best way to identify ulcer triggers is to track the symptoms. You can do this by noting all the triggers. You can use a journal or notebook that you carry or just note it on your cellphone. What matters most is what you write in your journal.
You can list anything you eat or drink for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or what you do during the day, any exercise you do or any medications you take. Take note of when you experience heartburn symptoms so you can trace back what is causing the symptoms.
Once you know a specific trigger, you can look at it and find out what those triggers have in common. Write your conclusions in a list at the end of your journal. It may seem ineffective in the first week, but don't lose hope and keep your journal.
Ulcer triggers are different from person to person. By finding your own triggers, you can effectively treat heartburn symptoms and plan a meal and exercise menu that is suitable for your condition.
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