Always with heartburn? See if it could be a serious illness
Peptic ulcers are sores that occur in the stomach or small intestine, which can lead to this symptom. Could this be you?
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Do you sometimes get heartburn for a while after eating, or even some time later? This feeling can last for a long time and there are cases in which it should not be ignored. For example, peptic ulcers may be one of the reasons.
According to gastroenterologist Govind Nandakumar, peptic ulcers are sores in the lining of the stomach or even in the intestines.
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Heartburn is just one of the effects. You should also pay attention to other symptoms, such as bloating, nausea, loss of appetite and chest pain.
The doctor reveals some of the causes of this problem. Get to know them.
1- Bacterial infection;
2- Excessive alcohol consumption;
3- Stress;
4- Tobacco smoke;
5- Certain cancer treatments.
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