Question 1

when i get bad news or stress i shiver rly bad, sweat and stomach pains doc thougth ibs, ibd, hernia or ulcer why do i shiver so bad from stress?

Accepted Answer

Common physical : Symptom of anxiety. This can include total body trembling, shaking, shivering, and it can occur in any muscle group. Please see an excellent overview of a plethora of physical symptoms of anxiety at the following website.
www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms/trembling.shtml
anxiety symptoms - trembling, shaking, tremors trembling.

Question 2

will spicy food and stress cause stomach ulcers?

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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 3

how does stress increase stomach acid and leads to ulcers?

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Ulcers and stress: Tis is a complicated answer but let me try to explain it simply.  In periods of stress, there is an over production of two hormones from the adrenal.  One is adrenalin, which can stimulate the cells in the stomach to produce more acid.  The 2nd hormone is cortisol, which when too abundant, can thin the lining of the stomach thus leading to the ulcer.  You also need to rule out other causes.

Question 4

25.every time i eat  my stomach burns. people say its ulcers and that it comes from stress. is this a possibility ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but......: Yes, but it could be a lot of things.  Unless the "people" telling you this are doctors who have examined you, trust no one.  Go see a real doctor and see what's going on with your tummy.  Your primary doctor, a GI specialist or even a local free clinic is a good place to start.  Don't wait - go in now.  Good luck.

Question 5

how do i know if i have stomach ulcers? im stressed a lot & not im feeling nauseated & strange. 
is that a symptom?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but...: ...lots of things can cause nausea. Simple testing may clarify the reason, but endoscopy is definitive if your goal is to rule out ulcerations.

Question 6

can  stress cause stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Lots Of Debate: There's debate about this.  I believe yes, but it's not a simple one cause only situation.  Stress can certainly contribute to the development of stomach ulcers (in some people) and other stomach/intestinal problems.  But there are other causative factors as well, such as taking certain medications, aspirin, diet, other medical problems, and several others.

Question 7

if a person has lots of mouth ulcers and not able to eat food properly for days. can this physical stress further cause ulcer or gastritis in stomach.

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: Mouth ulcers should be evaluated. How many, how long, frequent occurrence or first time outbreak. The cause needs to be determined and treated. Depending on the cause then we can confirm or rule out spread. Stress or Helicopter pylori can cause stomach ulcer, gastritis can have multifactorial cause. One of them improper diet.

Question 8

can pain in teeth by applying forces of braces resulting in stress cause stomach problems like stress ulcer or gastritis?pain causes mental stress too

Accepted Answer

Emotional stress: Your collection of symptoms point towards the last concern. Mental stress. I believe you should discuss your concerns with a primary care doctor.

Question 9

psychiatrists on healthtap saying that anxiety can cause stomach ulcers whereas gastroentrologists on healthtap are saying " no , h.pylori is largely responsible and stress is not, stress is a myth" whom to believe now? also debatable among few pcp's

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H. pylori infection: Both of those statements are correct, but the vast majority of stomach (and the nearby portions of the small intestine) ulcers are related to H. pylori infection. Many things are possible in life. When you ask if something can happen, the answer is generally YES, even if extremely rarely. That's why many things CAN cause ulcers even if they almost never do.

Question 10

weird stumach pains the last few days. stressed because what if it is ulcer!? scary! but the pain isn't actually that bad, so i don't know if ulcer is an realistic thought. the pains are in one specific point over my bellybutton. info: i have relfux.

Accepted Answer

Possible reflux: This sounds like it could be related to your reflux. Some people develop gastritis or esophagitis which are irritations and inflammation of the lining of either the stomach or esophagus from the acid produced by the stomach. When that acid comes up into the esophagus from reflux, it can cause this. It is often treated with medication. Please consult with your doctor for further evaluation.

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When i get bad news or stress i shiver rly bad, sweat and stomach pains doc thougth ibs, ibd, hernia or ulcer why do i shiver so bad from stress?

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Will spicy food and stress cause stomach ulcers?

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How does stress increase stomach acid and leads to ulcers?

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25.every time i eat my stomach burns. people say its ulcers and that it comes from stress. is this a possibility ?

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How do i know if i have stomach ulcers? im stressed a lot & not im feeling nauseated & strange. is that a symptom?

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Can stress cause stomach ulcer?

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If a person has lots of mouth ulcers and not able to eat food properly for days. can this physical stress further cause ulcer or gastritis in stomach.

A member asked:

Can pain in teeth by applying forces of braces resulting in stress cause stomach problems like stress ulcer or gastritis?pain causes mental stress too

A member asked:

Psychiatrists on healthtap saying that anxiety can cause stomach ulcers whereas gastroentrologists on healthtap are saying " no , h.pylori is largely responsible and stress is not, stress is a myth" whom to believe now? also debatable among few pcp's

A member asked:

Weird stumach pains the last few days. stressed because what if it is ulcer!? scary! but the pain isn't actually that bad, so i don't know if ulcer is an realistic thought. the pains are in one specific point over my bellybutton. info: i have relfux.

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