Warning Signs Of Peptic Ulcer Disease

Stomach Pain

This is the most common warning sign and symptom of peptic ulcer disease. Stomach pain can present as increased pressure or a burning sensation, associated with the increased amount of stomach acid released to aid the halted digestive process. Patients with this disease may feel the pain most intensely on an empty stomach, when acid is inappropriately trying to break down substances that are not there. Stomach pain can be relieved by avoiding certain foods, but it can also be helped by adding certain 'buffering' foods to one's diet. These include berries, leafy greens, cabbage, broccoli, garlic, honey, and probiotic-heavy foods that can fight bacteria.

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