Causes

• Peptic ulcers can be caused by different factors. These include bacteria such as H.pylori, some NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, radiation therapy, burns, stomach injury and alcohol abuse.
  
  

Symptoms

• The common symptom of peptic ulcers is a stomachache at night or when the stomach is empty. Other symptoms include belching, nausea, lack of appetite, weight loss, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn and an intense pain a couple of hours after eating a meal.
  
  

Emergency Condition

• Consult a doctor immediately if you observe bloody, tarry or black stools, vomit blood or experience sharp, intense abdominal pain.
  
  

Homeopathy Prescribed

• Different homeopathic remedies are prescribed depending upon the type of problem. The remedies are prescribed after examining the personality, physical and mental makeup of the person.
  
  

Homeopathic Remedies

• The most used homeopathic remedies for stomach ulcers include Argentum nitricum, Arsenicum album, Kali bichromicum, Lycopodium, nitric acid, Nux Vomica, pulsitilla and phosphorus.
  
  

Precautions

• Homeopathic stomach ulcer remedies should only be taken after consulting a certified homeopath. In the case of breast-feeding or pregnant women, it's advisable to consult a doctor before taking any medicines.