Is a Fever a Serious Cause of Gastric Ulcer?

Fever generally refers to an elevated body temperature. Fever may lead to gastric ulcer, which is usually not severe if the patient receives timely treatment; however, it can be more severe if the patient does not actively seek treatment.

1. Not Severe:

Gastric ulcer is a ulcerative disease that occurs on the inner wall mucosa of the stomach, possibly caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, among other reasons. Fever, on the other hand, is typically caused by bacterial or viral infections that disrupt the body's temperature regulation center. There is no direct relationship between the two. If a patient experiences fever and promptly follows doctor's instructions to take medication such as Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules or Paracetamol Tablets to reduce the fever, and actively cooperates with the doctor's treatment plan using acid-suppressing and stomach-protecting medications like Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules or Rabeprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Capsules, the patient's condition is generally not severe.

2. Severe:

However, if the patient's fever is not effectively controlled during the illness and the patient fails to cooperate with the doctor for standardized treatment, as the condition progresses, it may lead to further aggravation of the gastric ulcer, potentially inducing complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, which can be quite severe. It is recommended that patients maintain a light diet in daily life, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, to prevent impeding their recovery. Additionally, patients should rest adequately and ensure sufficient sleep time, which is conducive to promoting recovery from the illness.