This sore usually causes pain and burning in the abdomen. This pain can come and go and may last for hours at a time.

Stomach ulcers occur when the acids that your body uses to digest food lead to damage to the stomach or duodenum walls. This can be caused by the infection H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) or the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs).1 Certain foods and stress can exacerbate the development of ulcers and associated pain.

This article will describe natural and home remedies used to treat ulcers and foods to limit or avoid if you have an ulcer.

There are several options for natural remedies that may help to prevent or improve stomach ulcers.

Flavonoids are naturally found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant products with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They may improve the inflammation associated with ulcers and protect the lining of the stomach wall from NSAID damage.2

Flavonoid-rich foods include:3

Berries

Green tea

Apples

Onions

Garlic

Cabbage

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Soy

Tomatoes

Carrots

Stomach ulcers can cause inflammation in the wall of the stomach or small intestine, which leads to pain and difficulty eating. Aloe vera helps to coat the lining of the stomach and has been found to have anti-inflammatory effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Researchers also found that aloe vera improved inflammation symptoms in individuals with ulcerative colitis.