Is Cornstarch Good For Ulceration?
- Peptic Ulcers - Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
Lifestyle Changes
In the past, it was common practice to tell people with peptic ulcers to consume small amounts of bland foods frequently throughout the day. Research conducted since that time has shown that a bland diet is not effective at reducing the incidence or recurrence of ulcers, and that eating numerous small meals throughout the day is no more effective than eating three meals a day. Large amounts of food should still be avoided, however, because stretching the stomach can result in...
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