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• Steps
• Method 1 of 5: Causes of Ulcer Bleeding
• Method 2 of 5: Medication to Treat Bleeding Ulcers
• Method 3 of 5: Minimally Invasive Treatments for Bleeding Ulcers
• Method 4 of 5: Cavitary Surgery to Treat Bleeding Ulcers
• Method 5 of 5: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Ulcer Bleeding
• Tips
• Warnings

When the gastric mucosa is damaged by digestive juices, which are produced daily for the digestion of food, an ulcer is formed. An ulcer is a mucosal defect that can be only a few millimeters in diameter, and can reach 5 centimeters. Severe pain and discomfort are the main symptoms of the disease. The hydrochloric acid continues to corrode the wall of the stomach, and when it reaches a blood vessel, bleeding from the ulcer appears. A bleeding ulcer is a serious health threat and requires immediate treatment.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Causes of Ulcer Bleeding

1. 1 Test for H. pylori.
   • H. pylori is a pathogenic bacterium that grows in damaged areas of the gastrointestinal tract. The bacteria damages the protective mucous layer that covers the stomach. Without mucus, the epithelium of the stomach is exposed to the action of hydrochloric acid and other gastric juices - this is how an ulcer is formed. A large number of people who have H. pylori do not have ulcers. For the formation of an ulcer, the presence of H. pylori and an inappropriate lifestyle and diet are necessary.
2. 2 The use of medicines. Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, reduces the protective mucus in the stomach, which contributes to the formation of ulcers.
3. 3 Smoking. Smoking increases the risk of developing peptic ulcers, which, if left untreated, can cause bleeding.
   • Nicotine increases gastric acid secretion. This acid destroys the protective mucus, which aggravates the course of the existing ulcer or contributes to its appearance.
4. 4 Caffeine. Caffeine has a negative effect on the function of the gastrointestinal tract.
   • Like nicotine, caffeine can increase stomach acidity.
5. 5 Alcohol. Alcohol has a bad effect on the course of the ulcer.
   • Alcohol, especially when consumed frequently and heavily, reduces the protective layer of the stomach and increases the acidity of the stomach.

Method 2 of 5: Medication to Treat Bleeding Ulcers

1. 1 Funds aimed at the destruction of H. pylori.
   • To completely rid the body of H. pylori, treatment with a combination of two antibiotics is used.
2. 2 Drugs that reduce the production of gastric juice.
3. 3 The use of antacids daily neutralizes the acid that is produced by the stomach.

Method 3 of 5: Minimally Invasive Treatments for Bleeding Ulcers

1. 1 Surgical treatment of ulcers. Surgery is performed in hospitals, but endoscopic treatment of small bleeding ulcers can be performed on an outpatient basis.
2. 2 Get an endoscopic examination to find a bleeding ulcer and treat it in a minimally invasive way.
   • An endoscope is inserted into the stomach and the surgeon examines the lining for ulcers.
3. 3 The main methods for stopping bleeding from an ulcer.
   • Moxibustion - thermal effect on the ulcer.
   • Electrocoagulation - electrical burn of a bleeding ulcer.
   • Clip overlay - the bleeding blood vessel is clamped with a clip.

Method 4 of 5: Cavitary Surgery to Treat Bleeding Ulcers

1. 1 If the ulcer is large or does not respond to other treatments, the doctor may recommend abdominal surgery.
2. 2 There are 3 types of surgery that are used to treat a bleeding ulcer.
   • Vagotomy - the intersection of the nerve that connects the stomach to the brain. This helps to reduce the acidity of the stomach.
   • Antrumectomy - removal of the lower part of the stomach, which is responsible for the production of acid.
   • Pyloroplasty - expansion of the lumen of the stomach to facilitate the passage of food from the stomach into the intestines.

Method 5 of 5: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Ulcer Bleeding

1. 1 Avoid nicotine and alcohol to prevent acidity in the stomach and boost the stomach's defense mechanisms.
2. 2 Reduce your caffeine intake to prevent acidity in your stomach.
3. 3 Wash your hands often to prevent H. pylori.

Tips

• Take antacids regularly to neutralize stomach acid.
• Watch for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. Vomiting and diarrhea can be symptoms of a bleeding ulcer.

Warnings

• Stop using ibuprofen and other NSAIDs.
• See your doctor right away if you suspect you are bleeding from an ulcer.
• Black, offensive stools are a symptom of bleeding. See your doctor immediately.