Can people with peptic ulcers eat meat?

Written by Jiang Guo Ming
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 12, 2024
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Peptic ulcers generally require conventional medication treatment first. If accompanied by bleeding or severe symptoms, hospitalization may be necessary. It is important to pay attention to dietary and living habits in such cases.

Initially, one should consume light and easily digestible foods, such as soft and mushy rice, porridge, and the like. Fresh vegetables and fruits are also suitable, but they should not be too cold or raw. At the same time, remember not to overeat or drink excessively; it is best to eat regular, measured meals or small frequent meals.

As for meat, if it is during the acute phase of the ulcer or if there is bleeding, try to avoid meat consumption; if it is during the recovery phase of the ulcer, meat can be consumed in small amounts but should not be too spicy.

(Specific medication should be administered under the guidance of a physician)

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Etiology of Peptic Ulcer

Peptic ulcers include gastric ulcers, duodenal bulb ulcers, complex ulcers, and so on. It is currently believed that about 80% of peptic ulcers are related to infection with Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, poor dietary and living habits are closely linked to the formation of peptic ulcers, such as excessive smoking and drinking, overeating cold, greasy, spicy, and irritating foods, as well as strong tea, coffee, etc. Moreover, many medications can cause damage to the gastric mucosa, leading to gastric ulcers, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Furthermore, emotional excitement and major trauma and other stress responses can also lead to acute gastric mucosal lesions, resulting in peptic ulcers.

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Can people with peptic ulcers eat meat?

Peptic ulcers generally require conventional medication treatment first. If accompanied by bleeding or severe symptoms, hospitalization may be necessary. It is important to pay attention to dietary and living habits in such cases. Initially, one should consume light and easily digestible foods, such as soft and mushy rice, porridge, and the like. Fresh vegetables and fruits are also suitable, but they should not be too cold or raw. At the same time, remember not to overeat or drink excessively; it is best to eat regular, measured meals or small frequent meals. As for meat, if it is during the acute phase of the ulcer or if there is bleeding, try to avoid meat consumption; if it is during the recovery phase of the ulcer, meat can be consumed in small amounts but should not be too spicy. (Specific medication should be administered under the guidance of a physician)

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Can peptic ulcers become cancerous?

Peptic ulcers generally refer to gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. It is generally believed that most gastric ulcers are benign, but a small portion of patients may develop cancer, approximately 3%-5%, especially in middle-aged and elderly patients. If the ulcers recur and continue to enlarge, there needs to be vigilance for potential malignancy. However, duodenal ulcers generally do not become cancerous and are more common in young people, presenting symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and bloody stools. Therefore, for peptic ulcers, most are benign, but a small fraction of patients may have ulcers that evolve into cancerous ones, presenting as benign peptic ulcers, which calls for caution, especially in middle-aged and elderly patients. Therefore, it is recommended that patients regularly treat gastric and duodenal ulcers. If the treatment period is prolonged and peptic ulcers recur frequently with poor outcomes, patients should be alert to the potential for cancer and are advised to undergo gastroscopic examination and biopsy for further clarification.

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Clinical characteristics of peptic ulcer

The main cause of peptic ulcers is believed to be infection by Helicobacter pylori. Other factors such as smoking, alcohol, poor diet, living habits, medication use, or emotional issues can also play a role. Clinically, these ulcers are often characterized by upper abdominal pain. In the case of gastric ulcers, the pain is primarily in the upper left abdomen or below the sternum, and can manifest as dull pain, blunt pain, or a feeling of distension. This pain is often more apparent after meals, commonly occurring half an hour to an hour after eating, and usually subsides two to three hours later. Duodenal bulb ulcers are characterized by upper abdominal muscular pain, occurring around two centimeters above and to the right of the navel, sometimes accompanied by nighttime pain. If the ulcer is located behind the bulb, back pain can also occur. Peptic ulcers can lead to other complications, such as perforation, bleeding, or even cancer.

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Asymptomatic peptic ulcer

Peptic ulcers typically include duodenal bulb ulcers and gastric ulcers. They more or less have typical related symptoms, such as long-term, recurrent, regular upper abdominal pain related to eating, along with symptoms like acid reflux. Diagnosis can be confirmed through gastroscopy. A small portion of patients, especially middle-aged and elderly patients with a history of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, often take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) year-round. This situation can easily lead to the occurrence of acute gastric mucosal lesions and often results in asymptomatic gastric ulcers. Many patients present with symptoms like vomiting blood and black stools when they seek medical advice.