{"id":17226,"date":"2021-02-17T11:14:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T11:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opa.org.uk\/sample-page\/what-are-the-best-foods-to-eat-with-a-stomach-ulcer\/"},"modified":"2021-03-18T16:35:49","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T16:35:49","slug":"what-are-the-best-foods-to-eat-with-a-stomach-ulcer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/opa-old.voidappsdev.uk\/?page_id=17226","title":{"rendered":"What are the best foods to eat with a stomach ulcer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are the best foods to eat with a stomach ulcer?<\/h1>\n
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Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are fairly common. The majority of people with stomach ulcers do not experience any symptoms, but some may experience pain, nausea, diarrhoea, or bloating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Current research into stomach ulcer diets is based on evidence that suggests that Helicobacter pylori infection plays a role in the formation of stomach ulcers.<\/p>\n

Stomach ulcers usually require a combination of medications, including antibiotics. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that eating certain foods can also help get rid of stomach ulcers or, at least, reduce the symptoms they cause.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to learn more about the best diet for stomach ulcers, including which foods to eat and avoid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Foods to eat<\/div>\n
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As well as taking any prescription medications, a person could try including the following food types in their diet:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Probiotics<\/h3>\n
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H. pylori infection can upset the balance of bacteria in the gut. Taking probiotics<\/a> such as Lactobacillus, which is naturally present in the gut, could help restore the natural balance of bacteria.<\/p>\n

A 2014 review<\/a> of clinical studies concludes that taking probiotics alongside prescribed medications can make treatment more effective. The side effects of taking medications also decreased.<\/p>\n

Some research<\/a> also suggests that taking certain strains of probiotics may help reduce antibiotic treatment-related side effects, improve the balance of gut bacteria, and help make treatment more effective.<\/p>\n

People can take probiotics as a supplement or consume them in fermented foods<\/a>. However, it is worth keeping in mind that most studies have focused on supplemental probiotics, not on diets rich in probiotics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fermented foods<\/h3>\n
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Several factors may affect the balance of microbes in the gut. These include unhealthful diets and certain illnesses or medications.<\/p>\n

Fermented foods are rich sources of microbes, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. Eating foods that contain these microbes can restore the balance of the gut microbiome.<\/p>\n

Some fermented foods include:<\/p>\n