A stomach ulcer is nothing but a small erosion present in the gastrointestinal tract. Gastric ulcers are formed in the stomach which are not contagious. Ulcer in the stomach is commonly observed in people. It is observed that the size of a ulcer may vary between 1/8 to 3/4 inch. The deficiency of iron in human body is named as anemia and bleeding from ulcers in stomach may cause this deficiency. The main reason for the cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers is helicobacter pylori and this is mainly transmitted through water and food from person to person. The use of antibiotics helps greatly in curing the peptic ulcers. If any injury is caused to gastric mucosal lining, it may lead to gastric ulcers. Psychological stress or over excretion of hydrochloric acid in the body may worsen the present situation. Ulcers may be formed due to excess smoking or use of few medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen. The symptoms of an ulcer in the stomach should be treated at the earliest to avoid spreading and also various other complications.

Symptoms of an ulcer in the stomach are severe burning sensation in the stomach which may continue for about half an hour to maximum three hours. The person experiences the pain in the upper abdomen or below the breast bone. Few people experience this pain during the mid night and some of them face this situation as soon as they finish their food. You can reduce the pain by taking rest or drinking milk. The other major symptoms of an ulcer in the stomach are loss of appetite and reduction of weight. Along with these symptoms there is likely a chance of facing blood in the stool, vomiting and passing black stool. Stomach ulcers affect the nerves that are surrounded with the stomach.

Peptic ulcers are mainly treated with medicines that are prescribed by the medical practitioner. It is much better if you avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol. Try to avoid spicy food till your problem is completely solved. The use of medicines help in reducing the pain in the early stages of an ulcer. If the ulcer might have spread then the medicines cause more damage and discomfort to the stomach. Right and proper treatment helps in curing the ulcers with in short time ie., one or two months. Instead of going for self medicaation as soon as you observe the symptoms, it is better to consult the doctor for the correct medication and treatment.