Foods to Avoid with Gastric Ulcers

Aug 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I just got discharged after a colonoscopy due to gastric ulcer and gastrointestinal bleeding. I want to know if eating will have any impact, and what foods should be avoided with gastric ulcers?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Patients with gastric ulcers should avoid raw, cold, irritating, and hard-to-digest foods, such as ice cream, chili peppers, and fried foods. These foods can irritate the stomach, worsen ulcers, and may cause symptoms such as pain. Individuals with gastric ulcers should refrain from consuming raw, cold, and irritating foods. Food must be ingested into the gastrointestinal tract and dissolved by gastric acid before it can be absorbed by the body. If patients with gastric ulcers eat foods that are difficult to digest, it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal system.