Common Causes & Risk Factors Of Peptic Ulcer Disease

Prolonged And Untreated Stress

Prolonged and untreated stress can affect the production of stomach acid. In some cases, this can be enough to cause an ulcer, but an ulcer usually requires the presence of H. pylori. There is evidence stress plays a role in digestive health as the brain and gut appear to communicate on many levels. Mental stress may aggravate an ulcer and worsen the condition. This may be the result of stress causing the esophagus to spasm, which increases the amount of acid in the stomach and causing indigestion.