Ulcers are formed by the presence of bacteria in the inner lining of your stomach. They are common to those who indulge in spicy foods; however can attack a person of any age but are more common in elders. Anti biotic medications take upto 14 days to show any results on the ulcers.

What are the common factors that trigger ulcers?

Very spicy foods that burn the lining of your mouth and stomach are common reasons that trigger ulcers in your mouth and on your tongue. Smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol are other contributing factors, these cause peptic ulcers in the stomach. The other contributing factors are stress and poor diet.

What kind of a diet can help?

A healthy well balanced diet with plenty of exercise and water helps to prevent the formation of ulcers. In addition to that one must also reduce consuming alcohol and smoking as they have an input in the formation of ulcers.

In order to cure the existing ulcers one needs to neutralize he amount of acid in your stomach. To do so one must add plenty of dairy in their diet. Yogurt and buttermilk help to reduce acidity and calm the gases in the stomach. They are also known for their ability of ease out excess gas and relieve acidity. They reduce the production of acid.

Include fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, mangoes, cantaloupes, melons, kiwis, black and blue berries and peaches. Fortified fruit juices are a great benefit to your diet as well.

Amongst the vegetables that you need to eat tomatoes, onions, broccoli and cauliflower top the list.

Zinc helps to boost the immune system and plays an important role in the formation of a protective lining in the stomach. Eating foods that are a rich source of zinc are thus a wise choice.

Vitamins A, C and E are beneficial in preventing the formation of ulcers.

General tips

Avoid binge eating as well as do not go for long periods without food as they lead to the formation of ulcers.

Avoid eating stale food or those that have passed the expiration date. They are never safe to consume even though the taste hasn’t changed.

Relax when you are eating your food even if you are stressed out. Chew your food well.