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Sometime in our lives we have all experienced some form of
heartburn. The effects of heartburn may be mild or frequent
and painful, but they are symptoms that we can ease. There
is however, an unfortunate side effect that can occur due to
frequent heartburn irritations. This complication is a
heartburn ulcer.
What is the definition of a heartburn ulcer? A heartburn
ulcer occurs when the lining of the esophagus deteriorates
due to the effects of the stomach acid that has been
repeatedly refluxed into the esophagus. Due to the
corrosive effect the acid has on the esophagus lining,a hole
is burned through the lower section of the esophagus.
Almost all heartburn ulcers are usually located in the lower
section of the esophagus and they are sometimes
connected to GERD disease. Gerd is chronic
gastroesophageal reflux disease. There is a possibility that
someone told you that heartburn ulcers are contagious. This
is a myth. You cannot catch heartburn ulcers from anyone. A
heartburn ulcer is usually a symptom of another problem.
Heartburn ulcers will continue to erode the lining of the
esophagus, there is a strong possibility of bleeding
occurring. This condition may lead to iron deficiency anemia.
So what are the causes of heartburn ulcer?
The Primary cause of heartburn ulcers is the destruction of
the esophagus lining by the H. Pyloridus bacteria. H.
Pyloridus bacteria are usually found in the stomach. When
the stomach acid reflux back into the esophagus the H.
Pyloridus bacteria is usually brought into contact with the
esophagus. Repeated acid reflux will bring a high amount of
stomach H. Pyloridus bacteria into the esophagus where it
will be strong enough to begin eating away at the esophagus
lining. Paving the way for a heartburn ulcer.
Secondary causes can develop heartburn ulcers as well.
These include the continuous usage of anti-inflammatory
medications, smoking and use of cigarettes and nicotine
products as well as tobacco chewing.
The digestive disorders of GERD and Bulimia are also
thought to have connections with heartburn ulcer.
If you are suffering from a heartburn ulcer how can it be
diagnosed? Your doctor will refer you to a
gastroenterologist. A barium x-ray or endoscopy will be
taken to see if you do indeed have a heartburn ulcer.
Serious complications that heartburn ulcer sufferers have,
are bleeding and perforation of the esophagus. Luckily
heartburn ulcers can be treated. The underlying cause of the
problem must first be found and then treatment may be
started. Some of the common treatments that are used are
antibiotics to eradicate H. pyloridus.
The elimination of risk factors, taking Anti-reflux medication,
and prevention of complications must also be taken into
account when medication is being prescribed for heartburn
ulcers. For more information on heartburn ulcers, it is best if
you talk with your doctor, as this can be a very serious
condition. On a parting note, also try to avoid the twin evils
of stress and anxiety. They too will aid in giving you a
heartburn ulcer.
Heartburn Ulcer
heartburn. The effects of heartburn may be mild or frequent
and painful, but they are symptoms that we can ease. There
is however, an unfortunate side effect that can occur due to
frequent heartburn irritations. This complication is a
heartburn ulcer.
What is the definition of a heartburn ulcer? A heartburn
ulcer occurs when the lining of the esophagus deteriorates
due to the effects of the stomach acid that has been
repeatedly refluxed into the esophagus. Due to the
corrosive effect the acid has on the esophagus lining,a hole
is burned through the lower section of the esophagus.
Almost all heartburn ulcers are usually located in the lower
section of the esophagus and they are sometimes
connected to GERD disease. Gerd is chronic
gastroesophageal reflux disease. There is a possibility that
someone told you that heartburn ulcers are contagious. This
is a myth. You cannot catch heartburn ulcers from anyone. A
heartburn ulcer is usually a symptom of another problem.
Heartburn ulcers will continue to erode the lining of the
esophagus, there is a strong possibility of bleeding
occurring. This condition may lead to iron deficiency anemia.
So what are the causes of heartburn ulcer?
The Primary cause of heartburn ulcers is the destruction of
the esophagus lining by the H. Pyloridus bacteria. H.
Pyloridus bacteria are usually found in the stomach. When
the stomach acid reflux back into the esophagus the H.
Pyloridus bacteria is usually brought into contact with the
esophagus. Repeated acid reflux will bring a high amount of
stomach H. Pyloridus bacteria into the esophagus where it
will be strong enough to begin eating away at the esophagus
lining. Paving the way for a heartburn ulcer.
Secondary causes can develop heartburn ulcers as well.
These include the continuous usage of anti-inflammatory
medications, smoking and use of cigarettes and nicotine
products as well as tobacco chewing.
The digestive disorders of GERD and Bulimia are also
thought to have connections with heartburn ulcer.
If you are suffering from a heartburn ulcer how can it be
diagnosed? Your doctor will refer you to a
gastroenterologist. A barium x-ray or endoscopy will be
taken to see if you do indeed have a heartburn ulcer.
Serious complications that heartburn ulcer sufferers have,
are bleeding and perforation of the esophagus. Luckily
heartburn ulcers can be treated. The underlying cause of the
problem must first be found and then treatment may be
started. Some of the common treatments that are used are
antibiotics to eradicate H. pyloridus.
The elimination of risk factors, taking Anti-reflux medication,
and prevention of complications must also be taken into
account when medication is being prescribed for heartburn
ulcers. For more information on heartburn ulcers, it is best if
you talk with your doctor, as this can be a very serious
condition. On a parting note, also try to avoid the twin evils
of stress and anxiety. They too will aid in giving you a
heartburn ulcer.
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