Dr. Anees and the dedicated medical team at Southwest Gastroenterology Clinic and Surgery Center are here to help you with ulcer disease in Burleson, TX. Stomach ulcers are common but they can be prevented with good habits. Keep reading about ulcer disease and come see us for an appointment if you are having stomach pain.
What Is Ulcer Disease?
Ulcer disease or peptic ulcer disease is a condition of having ulcers in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. In a normal, healthy stomach, a thick layer of mucus acts as a protector of the delicate stomach lining from digestive juices. When this mucus thins, an ulcer can form and be very painful.
If you have signs of stomach ulcers in Burleson, TX, we can help control your symptoms.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms?
When you have a stomach ulcer, your first symptom will unfortunately a burning pain sensation. The pain tends to be worse when you have an empty stomach pain typically subsides temporarily after you've eaten or taken antacids.
Other symptoms include heartburn, bloating, nausea or vomiting. In severe cases, other symptoms are severe pain, vomiting, weight loss, and dark stools (due to blood in the stool). If you're dealing with any of these symptoms, come see us as soon as possible for evaluation and treatment.
How Are Ulcers Treated?
If you've been diagnosed with stomach ulcers, your doctor's recommendations will almost always include lifestyle changes to help manage your symptoms. If you routinely take NSAID painkillers, your doctor will recommend alternative treatment for your pain because it can cause ulcers overtime. Ulcers can also be caused by bacterial infections and in that case, medicine will be prescribed to clear up the infection.
At Southwest Gastroenterology Clinic and Surgery Center, Dr. Anees and his dedicated team can help if you have ulcer disease in Burleson, TX. Contact us for an appointment at (817) 293-9292.