ROTARACT CLUB OF UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ZONE J, RID 9125, NIGERIA, DIGITAL AWARENESS ON _”ULCER”_ FOR BE THE INSPIRATION ROTARY YEAR
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How do you detect ULCER?*
•You’ll most likely feel a burning pain or discomfort between your belly button and breastbone.
♦You might especially notice burning pain on an empty stomach — such as between meal
♦The pain may stop for a little while if you eat or an antacid, but then return.
♦The pain can last for a few minute or a few hour, and may come and go for many days.
PREVENTION
🔖Avoid foods that irritate your stomach.
🔖Stop smoking. Heavy smokers are more likely to develop duodenal ulcers than nonsmokers.
🔖Practice moderation. Heavy consumption of alcohol and has been shown to contribute to the development of ulcers, so keep your intake to a minimum.
🔖 Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS including aspirin and ibuprofen) with food, as this may decrease your risk of irritating the lining of your stomach
🔖Learn how to control your stress levels.
CONTROL OF ULCER
☑Download up on ulcer-healing foods. Start by switching to honey.
☑Make a list of foods to avoid while treating your ulcer. Certain spices, including black pepper, chili pepper and mustard seed may worsen symptoms.
☑Find ways to deal with stress.
☑Monitor your symptoms. If you experience red or black vomit or stools, or have intense pain in the abdomen, call your doctor or go to the hospital right away.
☑Consult your doctor about your meds.
TREATMENT
Some peptic ulcers heal on their own. But if you don’t treat them, the ulcers tend to come back.
▪doctor also give you antacids to fight stomach acid,
▪prescribe medicine to lessen the acid your body makes.
▪ Prescription drugs called cryoprotective agents can help protect the lining of the stomach or small intestine so the ulcer can heal.
_For information, questions, or enquiries contact our members thus listed:_
Rtr. Atobiloye, Kaosarat Morenikeji
*📱 08165093397
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Rtr. Abiola, Aminat Abidemi
*📱 08105777179
Signed:
ISP Olanrewaju Hanifat Adenike
Club President
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