Wednesday, May 17, 2006

nothing to stress about

Dyspepsia and Common Symptoms of Ulcers

The most common symptoms of peptic ulcers are known collectively as dyspepsia. Peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any gastrointestinal symptoms, especially when caused by NSAIDs. Dyspepsia may be persistent or recurrent and can encompass a variety of problems in the upper abdomen, including the following:

  • Pain or discomfort. [See Ulcer Pain, below, for more detailed description.]
  • Bloating.
  • A feeling of fullness. (People with severe dyspepsia are unable to drink as much water or other beverages as people with mild or no dyspepsia.)
  • Hunger and an empty feeling in the stomach, often one to three hours after a meal.
  • Mild nausea. (Vomiting, in fact, may relieve symptoms.)
  • Regurgitation. (The sensation of acid backing up into the throat.)
  • Belching.


Lovely isn’t it??
Yes I have been sick for over a week now and it looks like I get to take a trip to the doctor. Now why in the world would I have something silly like an ulcer?


So..i had a bunch of very interesting things to blog about, the sermon this week was GREAT!!! So what I needed. Had to do with a conversation a friend and I had had earlier that week.


But alas…this is where I am. Sick still, but at least I am at work. After missing a couple of days.
Otherwise I am fair enough. Getting ready for the Mission Trip which leaves in less than a month Your prayers and thoughts will be appreciated.

Hope you are well...I will hopefully get into better routine about blogging. I know I have been a bit lacking.