Stomach pain when drinking water

The stomach is also one of the organs that is in direct contact with the outside world, so it is easy to come into contact with some pathogens and harmful substances, which in turn cause stomach lesions. In general, the digestive system is prone to inflammation and ulcers, and eating can cause severe pain. When you feel abnormal stomach pain when eating, you must pay attention. This is most likely a stomach ulcer and must be treated as soon as possible. The following editor will explain some symptoms in detail.

Introduction to Gastric Ulcer

Peptic ulcer is a common digestive tract disease that can occur in the esophagus, stomach or duodenum. It can also occur near the gastrojejunal anastomosis or in the Meckel diverticulum containing gastric mucosa. Because gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer are the most common, peptic ulcer generally refers to gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. It is called peptic ulcer because it was previously believed that gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer were caused by the digestion of the mucosa itself by gastric acid and pepsin. In fact, gastric acid and pepsin are only one of the main causes of ulcer formation, and there are other reasons that can cause peptic ulcer.

symptom

Upper abdominal pain is the main symptom of this disease. It is mostly located in the upper abdomen, but may also appear in the left upper abdomen or behind the sternum or xiphoid process. It often presents as dull pain, bloating, or burning pain. The pain of gastric ulcer usually occurs within 1 hour after a meal, gradually eases after 1 to 2 hours, and the above rhythm returns after the next meal. Some patients may be asymptomatic, or may have complications such as bleeding and perforation as the first symptoms.

treat

Generally, medication is used according to the treatment principles of peptic ulcer.

First, drugs that reduce damaging factors are used, such as antacids, anticholine drugs, H2 receptor antagonists, proglumide, synthetic prostaglandin E2 and omeprazole, etc. At the same time, drugs that protect the gastric mucosa are given, such as sucralfate, bismuth, carbenoxolone (carbenoxolone), etc. Completely eradicate Hp. Because it is currently believed that Hp infection has a certain relationship with this disease, active treatment is required.

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by gastric ulcer

It may manifest as vomiting blood or blood in the stool. Go to the hospital immediately. The main hemostatic measures include: ① H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to increase and maintain gastric pH; ② endoscopic hemostasis; ③ surgical treatment; ④ interventional treatment.