Is it true that stomach ulcers can be caused by being stressed or worried too much? I was told this and I'm not sure if it's true.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? Nallie answered Saturday February 11 2006, 3:28 pm: Stress releases hormones which can aggravate illness, but sometimes "Stress" is not the core cause. Ulcers are not caused by stress, but a bacteria that can be eliminated with the right antibiotic. People who believe they have an ulcer should be treated by a physician. If in fact they do have an ulcer this can be a serious problem if it eats through the lining of the GI tract or creates stomach or intestine bleeding which is life threatening.
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fish34 answered Monday February 6 2006, 7:12 pm: I'm not sure but it could be. Being stressed CAN cause you to be physically ill, so maybe a physical illness could include an upset stomach producing too much acid which in turn could make ulcers? Once again, not sure, try Googling it. :) [ fish34's advice column | Ask fish34 A Question ]
jealousyxo answered Monday February 6 2006, 7:00 pm: well,i always thought that it was true,but now im not too sure lol i just found out like right now.Type in google "stomach ulcers cause stress"
xomegaroni answered Monday February 6 2006, 6:54 pm: that's some what a myth. my friend has stomach problems from 'worrying' er 'stress' but it was because of those habits that caused eating problems. so it wasn't directly worrying er being stressed. here's a website-
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