Do I have a stomach ulcer?

Many people associate stomach ulcers with stress and spicy foods. While these things probably don't help, most stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori or by overuse of certain medications like aspirin and ibuprofen.
An ulcer is an open painful sore that can be found in the stomach or the first part of the small intestines, called the duodenum. The normal stomach produces acid which helps digest food and kills most swallowed bacteria, but when the protective gel layer of the stomach is disrupted by medications or Helicobacter pylori, an ulcer can result.
So how do you know if you have an ulcer? Let's give Michael here some Helicobacter pylori and a few extra doses of ibuprofen to find out. So Michael, how do you feel? Not so good? It looks like you have burning pain in the middle upper part of your belly, nausea and vomiting, decreased appetite, weight loss, and even what appears to be blood in your vomit and bowel movements. You better see a doctor.
I would be willing to bet that your doctor will give you a long acting antacid and check you for Helicobacter pylori infection. He may even send you to a specialist who can perform an endoscopy. This lovely procedure involves pushing a tubelike camera through your mouth and investigating the stomach wall up close and personal. But don't worry, you'll be asleep during the procedure.
Helicobacter pylori infection can be cured with antibiotics. Most stomach ulcers require treatment with antacids for several months or longer. Oh, and by the way, Michael, you may want to stop drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and drinking 4 cups of coffee per day. All of these things can make a stomach ulcer worse.
So it looks like Michael is feeling better. That is good. Most stomach ulcers are easy to fix with medications, but complications can be serious. But don't take my word for it, talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Michael K. Davis, MD
The Impatient Doctor

[@threekeysmusic]

When I poop, it makes me feel good.

[@sierrakilo.1249]

Please please get help if you experience any of these. My dad passed away from this he went the hospital 2 and they said it was constapashion but when he was dying they found one and it burst so please get them to check you miss him so much.

[@meganwilliams9362]

Plasma are you stupid? You're not gonna die from one ibuprofen...

[@Mimistarr1]

My Dad died of this too on June 11 2020 .. he has peptic ulcers today is his 8 month death anniversary he sure is missed Ramon Dad RIP

[@barryselfon9023]

@@Mimistarr1 I'm sorry to hear. What exactly did he die from? Bleeding from the ulcers?

[@Mimistarr1]

@@barryselfon9023 the ulcers ruptured and he got peritonitis and his intestines burst 🥺that’s exactly how the woman at the morgue told me in her office in Mexicali Mexico my Daddy lived over there I begged many times to come home I would took care of him .. he worked and loved going back and forth from Mexicali to Calexico .. he was RAITERO very well known and liked he was a sweet soul not just because he was my Dad but he truly was my hero my everything 🦋😿🙏

[@MattyDemello]

Omg I'm so sorry.

[@jbbingham209]

Bone Broth to sooth the ulcer immediately and licorice extract to repair the lining. Do this for three months.

[@jacdyson]

You will know when you have one. It hurts like a bitch

[@ellethepandaartist3928]

How? Like the stomach contracting or like fire inside the stomach?

[@jacdyson]

Like fire burning on the inside of your stomach, that aches. And it gets worse when you are hungry or at night when you have no food in your stomach. You want to make sure you have lots of little meals during the day to make sure there is not too much acid in your stomach to make the ulcer worse. Also avoid eating foods with a lot of acid, anything with spice, very oily things or very salty things. Try to have a very plain diet while you are recovering.

[@ellethepandaartist3928]

Oh..... Damn im lucky i dont have one XoX I thought I have one O-O

[@ellethepandaartist3928]

+jacqui dyson thanks for answering my queston ^w^ hope you get well soon 0w0

[@bakafish86]

+kelseycook have you found a way to get some sleep? I'm up rn and I think I got like maybe 4 hours of sleep. I'm taking meds for it but the pain is very uncomfortable and I don't get much sleep.

[@hamstersniffer]

I do love your illustrations.

[@RJavierYepesDeV]

GREAT VIDEO! QUITO-ECUADOR 2020

[@r1ah_0o48]

As soon as they said tube in throat my pain suddenly when away lmfao

[@citlallivalentin3913]

I have had that done and it doesn’t even hurt

[@hajarworld451]

@@citlallivalentin3913 are you like serious ..but that sounds so scary

[@destinydavis7716]

I went to the doctors a couple days ago because my was hurting Hella bad like I felt like I was gunna die! He said I had all the symptoms and did a test and. Sure enough I have a stomach ulcer...he said it was from stress and worrying.......stress and worrying I'm 13 yrs old and he can't do enything about the Constant pain that worsens when I eat anything. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy

[@jackjack4621]

Take acid relievers

[@ak9691]

go to gym or start exercising u will get better

[@jackjack4621]

AK 96 not if you have uclers

[@yako668]

How r u doing now? got better?

[@Cobramp4]

^

[@oursocietieshasmoneyfeveri5822]

May I say I was dying.

[@nambozomiriam5736]

Hope you are not dead dai

[@Dexters.LaBOREatory]

NSAIDS were my problem. I took them on an empty stomach for migraines, now I have a peptic ulcer. The antiulcer meds are working, so far

[@iDerp69]

Useful video. Succinct and covers the essentials.

[@Recompilator]

I had H-pylori, and now have to have a scope to see if i have an ulcer in my stomach or asophacus.

[@lovindc2004]

Good video

[@kenassat1]

Thank you

[@nexustr3660]

I'm kinda scared I only had some burning today for a few hours but now it has stopped should I contact a doctor?

[@switchunboxing]

Damn. I’m not sure if that’s what I have but I had my pizza at 7 PM and the digestive problem started at 5 AM. Didn’t throw up until 1 PM but I don’t feel like anything was bloody and I don’t have one specific point that hurts and my stomach. It’s just normal digestive pain. And my legs are aching, which might be related or not. When I say 1 PM, I mean an hour ago, today on Monday. It’s worth noting that I don’t drink often but I did on Saturday and I did take ibuprofen with it which someone told me not to do but my more experienced friend said it’s just over the counter it’s going to be fine. So I don’t know if that’s related. That means it would’ve taken 30 hours for the symptoms to show up. So I don’t know if it’s related maybe it’s just simple food poisoning or something. Interestingly enough, I didn’t really taste bile or anything burning.

[@sidraf157]

ok so i noticed this week that anything i eat like simple things like cookie,cake,rice my stomach hurts really bad and i feel so awful so i try not to eat during school day to keep my stomach from hurting. I"m not sure if i have an ulcer can someone give suggestions.

[@sandyavalos3305]

All those things have one thing in common, they have carbs. Maybe your body doesn’t do well with carbs. I also notice that I feel the same way when I eat those things plus bread

[@bguddafool]

I had every symptom he named

[@lifeiswargodisall7415]

Good info. I've got stomach ulcer but is taking antacids good idea?

[@johnlevi8303]

may i ask are you feeling good rn?

[@jessiilayla]

They think I have an ulcer... ugh it hurts so bad

[@starrinight6114]

I almost lost my life because of this :( I lost so much blood

[@kristle701]

Is it curable?

[@parisbeautifulhoomanindawo6372]

OWEMJI WHAT!!!???

[@mariel9688]

Everytime i eat my stomach hurt

[@urmother8198]

Me too

[@johnlevi8303]

same

[@russell311000]

@@johnlevi8303 did you find out the cause?

[@KananiKapiko]

same

[@casadelswain434]

Same

[@cashmoney9193]

i have the samethings exept i cant throw up or poop and when i do poop is not red is normal someone help

[@jeffersonochoa1860]

Sometimes, I wake up and my stomach hurts when I'm hungry. Some nights I lay down to bed and my stomach feels like it's full. I waited for an hour or 2 to go to sleep. It must be gastritis. I mostly stress about is having a big project(mostly high school)(I'm not going to college)(I'm working) I drink chamomile tea for some days to cure the ulcer. I'm mostly worried about the future having surgery and it comes back. does it consider me having an ulcer?(or gastritis?) help!

[@bzxrm]

Jefferson Ochoa how is it now, man?

[@garbageproduction5769]

How u feel now

[@katrecemiller8325]

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[@shine2678]

​@@garbageproduction5769do u have ulcer?

[@Soturi92]

“You may get an endoscopy, but don’t worry, you’ll be asleep” Bullshit, I was high as hell but I remember most of it. Especially when they told me to swallow. Lolol I burped in their face so much! Same with my colonoscopy except I was totes ass blasting at my doctor’s face. 🙃

[@21MarketaDiva]

I get both in 3 days how long did it last did you feel anything?

[@Soturi92]

@@SoonerStateJunkRemoval you might have discomfort like a really huge burp but the endoscopy is nothing. just a minor sore throat after. You shouldn't be nervous at all, it's such an easy procedure. The sedation they use makes you giggly more than anything lol! I had GERD really bad so they found a lot of scar tissue at the bottom of my esophagus. I recently had a liver biopsy, now THAT is painful. No need to stess. Be happy they're looking for an answer!

[@FunVlantine]

I drink 2 coffee per day and I don't know if I have ulcer or not

[@trash1226]

Ok I was going to take ibuprofen but nevermind ok

[@lunastar7757]

azllie it safe to take, just not on an empty stomach

[@KananiKapiko]

i just took two aleves because i had a migraine from work and now my upper stomach hurts every time i eat and swallow ahagaha help... 💀

[@trevorbyford]

No it's not safe, Ibuprofen nearly killed me when I took it for the pain and my ulcer started to bleed because it is so powerful. Had a massive operation to save my life ten years ago.

[@IrakliJaniashviliIKA]

I totally agree with you. once i drink too much alcohol and smoked too many cigarettes, in the morning i felt it was more than hangover, my stomach couldn't stop hurting and I also had red pimples on my stomache . now I'm going to see the doctor

[@SparkShark101]

How did it go?

[@surajsamuelpanda9474]

Wat doctor said?

[@MZV807]

Yeah, what did they tell you?

[@Bubblegumlove007]

I HAVE THE PIMPLES ON MY STOMACH!!!! Please tell me what the doctor said

[@daftfloyd4705]

I'm a very nervous person and almost always get anxiety attacks and cause my stomach to hurt and get all these symptoms. Do I have ulcers?

[@lilypoppy1962]

+DaftFloyd r u sure you dont have parasites? you can eliminate all sugar from you diet and eat basically garlic. ppl with parasites tend to get bad anxiety and stomach issues. i read parsites are actually very common but misdiagnosed

[@daftfloyd4705]

+Lily Poppy the thing is that almost everything gives me heartburns. Including garlic :(

[@lilypoppy1962]

its okay dont feel bad.. just go see a doctor. life is short you know. enjoy it. even if they find nothing physically wrong with you maybe they can help with the anxiety with therapy or medication if you choose. enjoy life yeah know dont suffer. good luck hugs.

[@joicengono1407]

oh,sorry dear

[@abbybeardsley7577]

I have severe anxiety and I get stomach aches from my anxiety. I’ve had stomach ulcers before.

[@jackotrupertson1106]

NHS makes you have endoscopy while fully awake no anasthetic allowed

[@bandofbros8112]

I had an gastroscopy without any anesthetics, while they were busy I was watching my insides on the telly here in the Netherlands. One of the worst experiences ever 😅

[@hajarworld451]

@@bandofbros8112 is it painful?!

[@trevorbyford]

No it doesn't I had two and knocked out both times, ten years ago

[@faa6280]

I’m literally experiencing everything he said and more, sadly enough my dr is most useless human-being would just laugh it off and say I’m fine 😡

[@maeongdv]

Lol yur doc is not useless

[@Shanethevillain]

Same

[@Mimistarr1]

Mine too he’s an idiot my Father passed away from this peptic ulcers I have 6 now as well 🥺the Doctor doesn’t even follow up I had to file a complaint just to get referred to the GI DOCTOR

[@Mimistarr1]

@@maeongdv don’t say that if you haven’t been in this persons shoes I HAVE AND MY DR IS USELESS I HAVE 6 ulcers I had to report my doctor so he can do his job

[@Savage_Gamer777]

@@Mimistarr1 don’t say that that kinda scares me someone that’s been to hospital and everything came back ok lol

[@bofaboy9271]

I need help to know if I have an ulcer or not. On a Saturday I ate a little bit of a spicy sauce chicken bowl with a beer then on a Sunday during the afternoon I got a burger but that night I woke up with acid reflux symptoms such as slight shortness of breath slight heartburn but I don’t have any strong pain in my stomach. I did vomit today on Wednesday but no signs of blood. Do you think I have an ulcer??

[@Khushi-lu9qo]

Did u have it plzz tell I have same symptoms..plzz tell😭

[@bofaboy9271]

@@Khushi-lu9qo I can’t believe this happened a year ago but ever since after that incident I’ve had acid reflux problems I went to a special doctor that gave me some pills to help my acid and surprisingly a year later and I feel better but the only symptom that lingers till this day is excessive air in my stomach which causes me to burp often sometimes it’s uncomfortable but it’s not so bad I recommend eating regularly and eat food slowly avoid spicy foods that will upset the stomach or something acidy

[@user-eg7dt2tb1z]

i have alot of gas in my stomach i burp and fart alot what is it ,PLease answer

[@ak9691]

whatever it is its not ulcer

[@damarisdenisse6210]

did you ever find out what it was

[@jandenvher4911]

i feel a little pain in my middle upper stomach but after a few minutes it goes away. it happened to me twice. does this count as ulcer?

[@Cayman_Clubsport]

Almost

[@rebeccawhitehead7421]

Well Jacqui dyson it dose hurt

[@bguddafool]

I just started meds yesterday

[@mica122213]

forgot to add also caused by vaccines

[@Mike-dt1yg]

Very true. The amount of health problems I've had since the jab is no coincidence.

[@trevorbyford]

Wrong!

[@maezackary2641]

How am I supposed to tell if my bowels are bloody if I'm on my period.

[@lunastar7757]

Mae Zackary they are two separate holes?

[@rhiaec1223]

blood often comes out when you shit, itd be pretty hard to tell

[@AA_Arjun6444]

I have lot burping stomach burn and chest pain is this ulcer...??

[@10kanbu]

I’m a kid I can’t get them but i have aten alot of hot chips and when I get older I’m ganna feel all that good thing I’m only 9.

[@sunflowersandroses2521]

Take care of your health kid Don't take it for granted

[@10kanbu]

@@sunflowersandroses2521 should I drink water instead of juice ?

[@nexus5713]

My stomach hurts when I drink water do I have it?

[@lol_4726]

VePeNqTion_ - yes

[@xyou_little_gluntx1837]

I got it because I have bullima :'( my stomachs fucked up

[@paulsmecker2778]

No insurance guess I'm screwed

[@ojeabuluosas3521]

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[@kkevinj1]

clean up your diet, no refined foods or saturated fat. olive oil doesnt bother me at all, but eggs, bacon, steak omg!!!!!!!!!

[@paulsmecker2778]

@@kkevinj1 got an update. Going to dr tomorrow for results of my endoscopic biopsy. Still having trouble but not as bad. I have learned any and all wheat bothers my gastritis. I have been drinking cabbage and celery juice with carrots for sweetness. I do enjoy a bowl of bone broth and veggies. Broccoli is my favorite. Thanks for advice I have been cleaning up diet very seriously for past 3 months.

[@jakehunter3711]

I truly don't wish a stomach ulcer on anyone so shitty

[@ethanjones1690]

You don't get stomach ulcers from spicy food

[@alexl2371]

thats wrong lol, of course you do bud..anythign that irritates the stomach can such as alcohol, coffee, cigs, spicy foods and anything thats acidic you putting down your mouth which irritates the stomach lining which in the long run can cause a ulcer

[@unknownsource4359]

Alex L I jusy got an upper endoscopy done last week. The gastro's impressions were gastritis and an acute ulcer. He prescribed me carafate (sucralfate) three times a day. Are ulcers curable? thank you

[@alexl2371]

@@unknownsource4359 yes they're, takes 1-3 months to cure it..eat clean and non acidic foods...I have an ulcer and currently healing from it...I'm like 30 percent healed..another month or two and I should be good to go again

[@joshuekarloanino4468]

@@alexl2371 u good now bro

[@bandofbros8112]

I was definitely awake during my gastroscopy, got to see my insides on the screen in the mean time. One of the most unpleasant things I have done. I have an ulcer in my duodenum, no pain but massive gastritis problems after eating or after coffee.

[@griffinkohlman8836]

can they go away by them selves?

[@nexus5713]

REDRUM 654 no

[@Beers-and-Babes]

@@nexus5713 yes

[@rottensosa]

What about marijuana? Will I still be able to smoke my Jane?

[@chijiokeobidozie1018]

No Cheers

[@Toyabecuz]

😂😂

[@kx1260]

Definitely not. Weed caused my ulcers