is a form of [[Peptic Ulcers]]<br>See also : [[Gastritis]]
== Causes ==
* infected with the H. pylori bacterium
* Having another illness such as liver, kidney, or lung disease
* Drinking alcohol regularly
* Being50 Being 50 years old or older
== Home remedies ==
* [[Licorice]] is used as a traditional treatment for gastric and duodenal ulcers.
* [[Mastic]] gum contains anti-bacterial properties that are active against Helicobacter pylori, which has been linked to the development of chronic gastric inflammation, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and stomach cancer.
* [[Glutamine]] helps to protect the stomach by speeding up the detoxification of ammonia produced by H. pylori, preventing the ammonia from damaging cells and weakening the mucous membrane.
* [[Melatonin]] can prevent ulcers, colitis, irritable bowel disease, and colon cancer.
* [[Sai Mei An]] is a traditional Chinese medicine for gastric ulcers.
* [[Black Cumin]] : Researchers found that black seeds possess clinically useful anti-H. pylori activity, comparable to the combined use of all three drugs that were tested. is responsible for active gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.
* Healing Saint : [[St. Charles Borromeo]]
== Warnings ==