What is a duodenal ulcer and how is it contracted?

When an ulcer is located in the duodenum, it is called a duodenal ulcer. Excessive acid causes the mucosa to break and form an ulcer. The mucosa is the moist tissue that lines the stomach, duodenum and other digestive organs. Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from ulcers in the GI Tract and about a third of the U.S. population suffers from the h. pylori bacteria.

Since the discovery of the h. pylori bacterium about 2 decades ago, ulcers can now be treated by eradicating the h. pylori bacteria. Once the bacteria has been eradicated, the ulcer has a chance to heal. It is believed that the h. pylori bacterium causes chronic inflammation of the stomach and duodenum, which in turn weakens the mucosa, thus allowing acid to cause a tear in the lining that can develop into a sore or ulcer. H. Pylori is contracted through contaminated food, contaminated water, poor sanitary conditions.

The most common symptoms of an ulcer are pain, nausea, burning sensation. You need to pay close attention to more severe symptoms such as tarry stools, extreme abdominal pain, vomiting, vomiting blood. A perforated ulcer in the GI Tract (gastro-intestinal tract) including the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, the small and large intestinal tract, can affect surrounding organs. When this happens, serious complications can follow, to the point of being life threatening and may require emergency surgery.

How can a duodenal ulcer be prevented?

Eliminate hot, spicy, irritating foods from your diet as well as excessive use of alcohol and cigarettes. Smokers are twice as likely to develop ulcers than non-smokers, by providing a more favorable condition for the h. pylori bacteria. Stress and ongoing stressful situations also seem to aggravate an ulcer. Stress seems to increase acid production. Stress can also increase blood pressure and anxiety, therefore causing favorable conditions for the ulcer to grow. Other factors that tend to cause ulcers are pepsin. Pepsin is released by the mucosa to help break down protein, and hydrochloric acid, an acid released by the digestive system. A  history of ulcers in the family can also be a reason for a greater likelihood of getting an ulcer due to hereditary tendencies. Also certain drug side effects can cause the mucosa to break, thus causing the beginning of an ulcer.

Have yourself tested for h. pylori if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms.

Simple life-style changes can reduce the risk of getting an ulcer in the first place, such as eating a healthy, balanced diet. Work on controlling stress in your life. Quit smocking for your own sake. Reduce or eliminate the use of alcohol, coffee, colas, sodas containing caffeine. Exercise of any kind is a great stress reliever, also increasing the secretion of the 'good mood hormone' seratonin. If exercise is not your thing, try meditation and other stress-reducing strategies such as a walk outdoors in fresh air and sunshine.

Natural Treatment for a duodenal ulcer with Active Manuka Honey?

Active Manuka Honey is an all natural, antibacterial, medicinal honey from the wild, un-cultivated tea tree bush (leptospermum scoparium) from New Zealand. This honey is used for both internal as well as external ulcer treatment. Active Manuka Honey has natural antibiotic properties defined as UMF (Unique Manuka Factor). For more information, click on UMF Rating.

How is Active Manuka Honey taken to help treat a duodenal ulcer?
Take 1 teaspoon of Active Manuka Honey 3-4 times per day on a small square inch size piece of bread, toast or bagel, 20 minutes before meals, to coat out the internal tract including the duodenum.

How do I store Active Manuka Honey?
Store Honey at room temperature. There is no need for refrigeration. Do not leave the honey in direct sunlight. Store honey in kitchen cupboard or first aid closet.

Ingredients: Active Manuka Honey

Advantages of treating a duodenal ulcer with Active Manuka Honey?

• No known side effects - unless one is allergic to honey or the tea tree plant (leptospermum scoparium) itself

• Supported by extensive research

• Natural remedy

• Soothing

• Can be used long-term

• Easy to use and safe

• Anti-inflammatory effect

• Antibacterial effect 4 times greater than standard Antiseptic (minimum 18% carbolic equivalent)

• Naturally seem to destroy staphaureus, streptococcus and h. pylori (helicobacter pylori)

• Cost effective

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How long has Manuka Honey USA been in business?

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