Q I drink often and love spicy food. What foods especially worsen an ulcer?
A Alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks, spicy and greasy food, plus overeating and smoking are the main culprits. They increase acid and irritate the mucosa, aggravating the wound. Just cutting down the amount and avoiding irritants speeds recovery.
Detailed Answer
Alcohol, caffeine, and spicy, greasy food increase acid secretion or directly irritate the mucosa, aggravating the eroded area. Smoking weakens the mucosa's blood flow and defensive barrier, slowing ulcer healing. Even if it is hard to change everything at once, reducing irritating foods, overeating, and smoking lays the foundation for recovery.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The more often you are exposed to an irritating environment, the more important the mucosa's healing power becomes. By boosting digestive power and stomach motility with Korean medicine, you can build the endurance to erode less and recover quickly even after an unavoidable gathering.
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