Question 1

is it possible to get stomach ulcers from chewing gum?

Accepted Answer

Not really: In theory at least this can be bad, as excess acid secretion in combination with pockets of damage to the stomach lining may lead to an ulcer.

N fact as long as the gum is sugar free (and particularly if it contains xylitol) it is actually good for the teeth and can prevent dental cavities.

However some moderation is necessary whichever type of gum he is eating. I'd suggest you limit him to thre.

Question 2

have researchers found that you can get stomach ulcers from chewing gum?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Chewing gum usually stimulates saliva secretion which actually will neutralize acid.

Question 3

dentist did laser/deep cleaning on teeth/gums. i have gum disease. bacteria test is positive. have stomach ulcers. can i take align with metronizadole?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: Align is a probiotic supplement for your digestive health.  Antibiotic may kill the good bacteria and disrupt the balance of its activities.  When using lanap or laser therapy, most of the time the antibiotic is an adjunctive procedure and not required.  Discuss with your periodontist about not using antibiotics.  Strict follow up, occlusal adjustment, and recall is what brings success to your tx.

Question 4

could swallowing some chewing gum cause pains in stomach?

Accepted Answer

Bowel obstruction?: I would think the amount of chewing gum you would have to swallow for stomach pain would have to be rather significant. If it persists, see your doctor.

Question 5

getting stomach aches after chewing gum, what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Unappossed acid: Your stomach produces acid when you chew.  If you have no food to counter act it you get pain.

Question 6

do stomach ulcers cause a lot of gas?

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Pain yes,gas no: The gas you produce is a combination of swallowed air and gas arising from the action of gut germs on undigested food. Beans as an example have fucose,a sugar humans don't  metabolize, but germs do. Eat a lot, and germ action makes you gassy. Ulcers are just holes in the upper layers of the tissue lining the inside of the gut.

Question 7

can chronic pancreatitis cause stomach ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Chronic pancreatitis: Interesting question.  Chronic pancreatitis per se does not cause gastric ulcers, but the level of physiologic stress caused by the disease can certainly be a causative  factor.  Judging by your history of chronic pancreatitis, abdominal pain and diarrhea you should be on some form of gastric acid blocker such as Omeprazole and also pancreatic enzyme supplements.

Question 8

will spicy food and stress cause stomach ulcers?

Accepted Answer

No: Stomach ulcers are caused either by an infection with h pylori bacteria or by damage from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen). Emotional stress does not cause stomach ulcers. Physical stress such as fractures of long bones or serious burns can cause bleeding ulcers, especially in hospitalized patients.

Question 9

can prolonged over consumption of wine cause stomach ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As well as a variety of other adverse and interrelated general medical/psychological conditions.

Question 10

do stomach ulcers cause excessive belching? do ulcers heal on their own?

Accepted Answer

??: Belching can be associated with ulcers, as can pain, heartburn, epigastric pain, black stools, bloody emesis/vomit, burning in the chest. Ulcers will heal if you avoid the things that cause them - alcohol, NSAIDS like aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, (naproxen) ... and take acid reducing medications. Most ulcers will heal with medical therapy. Very few ulcers require surgery...

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Dentist did laser/deep cleaning on teeth/gums. i have gum disease. bacteria test is positive. have stomach ulcers. can i take align with metronizadole?

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Could swallowing some chewing gum cause pains in stomach?

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Getting stomach aches after chewing gum, what is wrong?

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Do stomach ulcers cause a lot of gas?

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Can chronic pancreatitis cause stomach ulcers?

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Can prolonged over consumption of wine cause stomach ulcers?

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Do stomach ulcers cause excessive belching? do ulcers heal on their own?

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