How long does it take to cause a stomach ulcer and what are the main causes?

There are many causes of gastric ulcers, including Helicobacter pylori infection, drug factors, etc. If the patient has symptoms of stomach discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time to determine the cause and follow the doctor's instructions for targeted treatment.

1. Non-pathological causes: such as long-term smoking, drinking or eating spicy and irritating food, as well as overeating and other bad eating habits, may cause damage to the gastric mucosa, resulting in the occurrence of gastric ulcer, but it usually takes a long time to cause gastric ulcer, generally in 2-3 years.

2. Pathological causes: 1. Helicobacter pylori infection: If there is Helicobacter pylori infection, the gastric mucosa can be damaged due to bacterial invasion, and then induce gastric ulcers. Onset is relatively rapid, and stomach ulcers may develop within a few months;

2. Drug factors: Some people will have a certain irritating effect on the gastric mucosa due to taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin enteric-coated tablets and indomethacin capsules, as well as glucocorticoid drugs, such as dexamethasone tablets and prednisone acetate tablets, thereby increasing the incidence of gastric ulcers. Stomach ulcers caused by these conditions have a rapid onset and can occur within weeks or months of taking the drug.

If you have a history of gastric ulcer in the past, do not pay attention to nursing in daily life, often drink alcohol, smoke or eat irritating foods such as chili peppers, it is easy to affect the recovery of the condition, and even increase the probability of gastric ulcer recurrence. After suffering from gastric ulcers, you need to pay attention to maintaining good lifestyle habits and avoid eating irritating foods such as chili peppers and garlic to avoid aggravating the original condition.