Is Recurrent Gastric Ulcer a Manifestation of Behcets Disease?

Repeated gastric ulcer may be caused by Behcet's disease or other reasons. If patients suspect they have this disease, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and complete relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis.

1. Cause: Behcet's disease is a systemic immune system disease with an incompletely understood pathogenesis, which may be related to genetic factors. Infections, environmental factors, and food allergies may also trigger this disease.

2. Symptoms: After suffering from Behcet's disease, it can manifest as symptoms such as oral ulcers, genital ulcers, and skin damage, accompanied by gastrointestinal bleeding, arthritis, uveitis, and other conditions. When it affects the stomach, it will manifest as gastric ulcer, leading to the above situation.

Apart from Behcet's disease, repeated gastric ulcers can also be caused by various reasons, such as Helicobacter pylori infection, drug stimulation, poor eating habits, mental and psychological abnormalities, and other factors that may trigger gastric ulcers.

1. Helicobacter pylori infection: Long-term exposure to Helicobacter pylori infection can easily cause damage to the gastric mucosa and form ulcer surfaces, leading to the above manifestations.

2. Drug stimulation: Some people taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or glucocorticoid drugs may increase the risk of gastric ulcers due to the stimulating effect of the drugs on the gastrointestinal tract, and may even lead to recurrence of gastric ulcers.

3. Poor eating habits: Regularly consuming spicy, cold foods or overeating can affect the normal function of the gastrointestinal tract, causing excessive gastric acid secretion and damaging the gastric mucosa barrier, leading to gastric ulcer attacks.

4. Mental and psychological abnormalities: Excessive emotional fluctuations or excessive tension and anxiety can lead to autonomic nervous disorders, inhibiting gastrointestinal motility, affecting the digestion and absorption of food, and causing gastric ulcers over time.

In addition, if the patient suffers from Crohn's disease, gastric cancer, or other diseases, the progression of the disease may also damage the gastric mucosa and cause such discomfort. It is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist and undergo targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delaying the condition. Meanwhile, it is important to adjust one's mindset, maintain a pleasant mood, and avoid excessive tension and anxiety.