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Abstract
Stomach ulcers, caused by Helicobacter pylori and NSAIDs, pose significant health challenges, necessitating effective management strategies. This study evaluates the impact of dietary interventions, specifically mucosal-healing foods, on ulcer management. While existing research broadly addresses dietary effects, specific impacts of individual foods remain underexplored. This study aims to fill this gap through an experimental design involving dietary modifications over 12 weeks.
A total of 100 ulcer patients were divided into intervention and control groups. Data were collected using self-report surveys, endoscopic examinations, and laboratory tests. Results showed that the intervention group, consuming mucosal-healing foods, had a significant reduction in ulcer pain and discomfort, improved mucosal healing (70% vs. 30% in control), and reduced inflammatory markers (p < 0.01).
These findings support the inclusion of mucosal-healing foods in dietary recommendations for ulcers. Integrating such modifications into treatment plans could enhance patient outcomes. Further research should investigate the underlying mechanisms and long-term effects of dietary changes on ulcer recurrence and gastrointestinal health.