How do you know if you have an Ulcer?

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mumzgirl	Hello there, you can find many symptoms of an ulcer on www.webmd.com and other issues. very resourceful. However, I have one and what keeps it away is simple things like blotting my pizza with a napkin, amazing amounts of grease come out! I dilute my juice , ecspecially orange juice, a quarter full of juice and the rest water, after time, full juice tastes like pure sugar, its recommended for anyone to do that too....grilled meat vs. fried, fried will upset nearly every time, im sure you have heard many things about acidy foods and stuff, these are just a few rules of thumb that after time will become natural to you. Also, another thing if caffeine or ice cream sets it off, is your gall bladder, get an ultra sound and a nuclear medicine test where they put you under a machine for 1.5 hrs and watch how fast your gallbladder emptys..many people tell me when they get there gall bladders out, all there diet issues and pain are GONE! .mine started when I was 20 and Im now 33, it really helps..I hope it helps you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fullofsunshine	People get ulcer when they are under a lot of severe stress. Stress that is ongoing, 24/7. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The King	I agree, drinking coffe worsens the problem, go get a X ray or a CT scan. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

armedcitizen1	see a doctor,could be appendix. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

marisanj	The only way to know for sure is to go to the doctor... it could also be stones in your gallbladder, same pain as an ulcer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

clowmy	Hi Geeva, It sounds like your body cannot handle any caffiene.And if you want to see if you have an ulcer,eat spicy foods and if your stomach feels like it on firer,you have an ulcer. Clowmy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

el.tuco	I sure hope you feel better Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

banananose_89117	You could have several medical issues so best you go see a doctor and let him appropriate and correctly diagnosis what is wrong since it has happened more than once. People will ulcers usually have stomach pain, signs of blood in the feces, can even vomit blood. The treatments are varied including bland diet, medication. But to try and second guess by a symptom and advise from someone with no medical training is like standing in front of a moving car and hoping the light will turn red. GO TO A DOCTOR Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

the_silverfoxx	you really need to see your doctor on this matter in my opion? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cassiopeia	Frequent stomach problems such as stomach ache, stomach cramps, and that knot in your stomach feeling could be signs. Stress is usually related, so if you are under a lot of stress and think you may have one make an appointment to see your doctor ASAP! Usually the most helpful thing is lifestyle changes (such as avoiding things when possible that make you stressed, exercise, changing eating habits...), but as with any other medical condition you really need to consult your physician. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jose m	my mom had one she said anything she eat gives her heartburn especially when its spicy or too sour but it depends what was ur diet before drinking liquor strait can cause that too Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

a99blkdog	sounds more like gaul bladder. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dulcinea sweet	Pain is intolerable, you should go with a doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

johnny j	Caffeine can hurt your kidneys, right side, if you have ever had a kidney stone. Check with a physician to be safe. ...jj Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kelli H	Hi, you know when you have an ulcer when you have a pain inbetween your ribs (just under), dont drink anything with caffeen in it and dont smoke on an empty tummy, also stay away from acidic foods i.e. tomato's, if it gets too bad you will start to vomit black congeeled blood, but be carfull dont leave it go to the doctor, Buscapan works really well for an Ulcer, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

prince a	If u have a habit of skipping meals, If u gets stomach pain after u have food it might be an indication of ulcer. And the best way i recommend is to consult a Doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

voodoochild	you should consult a doctor on this, because anything on this site may be wrong and could be dangerous to your internal health. I suggest, though, to take inside cleansers. a doctor may give you some pills, or even check to see if anything is wrong. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

justklee	You might want to get the problem diagnose by a physician. I had similar problem in the past and the pain was so unbearable that I had to seek help and the problem was missed diagnose as acid reflux but finally a knowledgeable doctor schedule me for an ultra sound and it turned out to be gall stones and I had them taken out and the pain never returned. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lily	You have to make an apointment to the doctor and find out. Sorry........... This the only way I can think of. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

angel	you really need to go see a doctor so if it is something bad he can give u something for it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anuj A	You should not eat the things that cause pain.Go to the doctor and check it out with him. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nani	Yes, you would have pretty severe pain. Call a doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Scarlet	you should go to the doctor. it doesn't really sound like an ulcer b/c those are more centered to your abdomen. the right side could be anything from a kidney stone, appendicitis, to a cyst on your ovary. All of these need to be taken care of ASAP!!! i have an ulcer and this doesn't sound like it is in the right area of your body. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

summer_ella_06	Do you have any other symptoms? Does your stomach feel very sour? Do you have black tarry stools, or do they look like coffee grounds? For now, I would recommend staying away from coffee because caffeine can definitely make an ulcer worse. You should really see a specialist in this area. I thought I had an ulcer as well because I had severely sour stomach, noisy stomach, and black stools. I had an endoscopy done and turns out I have gastritis which is far less severe. Make an appt with your doc! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shining Ray of Light	The only way to know for sure is to go to the doctor. The sensible thing is to not drink these beverages or eat whatever foods are hurting you until you find out exactly what it is... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mr. Wizard	One of an stomach ulcer's red flags is the intense "burning" sensation of pain pretty much near the chest's center and in places near or around the stomach itself. Caffinated drinks like coffee, carbonated or high acid drinks don't help. And if OTC anti-acid medications don't effectively help--then it's time to see the doctor. Left untreated, ulcers can evolve into a far more serious condition that may require surgery. Treat an ulcer now as it first starts can mean a fast recovery and prevention of it's recurrence. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Princess_Belle	I had the same problem. I was starting to get an ulcer because of drinking coffe, coke and yes alcohol. All of these are bad for you specially if you take them on an empty stomach. Not eating anything for long periods of time also is bad. I went to the doctor and I had to take a lot of medications but the pains are gone. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Scully	Go to the doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

This World Is Not Meant For Me	you have the same symptoms as my friend has, she went to the Dr's last week and found out she had a kidney stone! you might want to go to the doctor. my friend didn't except it to be that at all. also, i myself have an ulcer and usually you'll get pain in your abdomen or chest (like heartburn). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

поцелуй	Caffeine is a no-no for people with ulcer. coffee, tea, sodas, and foods that have caffeine stimulate acid in the stomach. this aggravates the pain of an existing ulcer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jcorcor	Well when I had your symptoms, it was definitely chronic appendicitis which came and went over about 8 or 10 years until it got so severe that I went to my doctor, who examined me on his table, said I definitely had appendicitis and should go to the hospital right away to have my appendix out. He then said, "Is there someone who can drive you there?" I said I was by myself. He then said "Well drive carefully!" I made it to the ER room, parked my car, walked in and said "I'm here to have my appendix out." The nurse said what surgeon would you like to do the operation?" I said, who is that doctor over there?" She said Dr. so and so." I said, He will do just fine!" As it turned out, he happened to be the Chief of Surgeons in the area and everything worked out just fine. My advice would be to get an examination, blood tests, find out if that is what the problem is, then go for the operation. It isn't all that bad and you only have to have it once. Of course if you actually do have an ulcer, all you doctor will have to do is give you an anti-biotic, no operation, and you'll be cured. Good luck either way! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No