Spices, condiments, and fruit juices have not been shown to impair ulcer healing. The restriction of spices and other foods should be determined by individual tolerance. Stimulants of gastric acid secretion, including coffee, other sources of caffeine and decaffeinated coffee, should be restricted. The stomach lining can be damaged by alcohol, therefore intake should be minimal. The number and size of meals should be individualized.
Ulcers generally heal completely.
Some are caused by a bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, and are treated with antibiotics. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. For three years I have suffered with chronic stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, obnoxious bad breath, bloating, gas, cramping, alternating diarrhea with constipation, etc. Whatever I eat causes pain and fullness in my stomach. I eat very small quantities to try to curb this, and I've tried eliminating certain foods from my diet.