Heartburn Ulcer

At one point or other in our lives we have all experienced some
form of heartburn. The effects of heartburn may be mild or
frequent and painful, but they are symptoms that we can ease.
There is however, an unfortunate side effect that can occur due
to frequent heartburn irritations. This complication is a heartburn
ulcer.

What exactly is heartburn ulcer? A heartburn ulcer occurs when
the lining of the esophagus deteriorates due to the effects of the
stomach acid that has been repeatedly refluxed into the
esophagus. Due to the corrosive effect the acid has on the
esophagus lining,a hole is burned through the lower section of
the esophagus.

Heartburn ulcers are usually located in the lower section of the
esophagus and they are sometimes connected to GERD disease.
Gerd is chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease. There is a
possibility that someone told you that heartburn ulcers are
contagious. This is a myth. You cannot catch heartburn ulcers
from anyone. A heartburn ulcer is usually a symptom of another
problem.

As heartburn ulcers erode the lining of the esophagus, there is a
strong possibility of bleeding occurring. This condition may lead
to iron deficiency anemia. So what are the causes of heartburn
ulcer?

The main cause of heartburn ulcers is the destruction of the
esophagus lining by the H. Pyloridus bacteria. H. Pyloridus
bacteria are usually found in the stomach. When the stomach
acid reflux back into the esophagus the H. Pyloridus bacteria is
usually brought into contact with the esophagus. Repeated acid
reflux will bring a high amount of stomach H. Pyloridus bacteria
into the esophagus where it will be strong enough to begin eating
away at the esophagus lining. Paving the way for a heartburn
ulcer.

There are other causes that can develop heartburn ulcers. These
include the continuous usage of anti-inflammatory medications,
smoking and use of cigarettes and nicotine products as well as
tobacco chewing.

The digestive disorders of GERD and Bulimia are also thought to
have connections with heartburn ulcer.

For a person suffering from a heartburn ulcer how can it be
diagnosed? Your doctor will refer you to a gastroenterologist. A
barium x-ray or endoscopy will be taken to see if you do indeed
have a heartburn ulcer.

The main complications that heartburn ulcer sufferers have, are
bleeding and perforation of the esophagus. Luckily heartburn
ulcers can be treated. The underlying cause of the problem must
first be found and then treatment may be started. Some of the
common treatments that are used are antibiotics to eradicate H.
pyloridus.

Anti-reflux medication, and the elimination of risk factors and
prevention of complications must also be taken into account
when medication is being prescribed for heartburn ulcers. For
more information on heartburn ulcers, it is best if you talk with
your doctor, as this can be a very serious condition. On a parting
note, also try to avoid the twin evils of stress and anxiety. They
too will aid in giving you a heartburn ulcer.
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