Ulcer symptoms - #18734

For the past few weeks, I’ve been experiencing strange stomach discomfort, and I’m starting to worry that I might have an ulcer. At first, I thought it was just acidity or indigestion, but the pain has been getting worse. It’s usually a burning sensation right in the middle of my stomach, and it feels worse when I haven’t eaten for a while. Eating sometimes helps, but after a few hours, the discomfort comes back. Could these be ulcer symptoms? Another thing I’ve noticed is that I feel bloated more often than usual, and sometimes I get nauseous after eating. I don’t vomit, but I have this constant uneasy feeling in my stomach, like food is just sitting there. I also burp a lot, and it feels like there’s extra gas trapped inside. Do ulcer symptoms include bloating and nausea, or is this something else? One of the most worrying things is that I occasionally get a sharp pain in my stomach when I’m stressed or when I drink coffee. I’ve been drinking coffee for years without any problem, but now even one cup makes my stomach hurt. I read that stress and caffeine can make ulcer symptoms worse. Is that true? If I stop drinking coffee, will my stomach heal on its own? I also get pain at night, which wakes me up sometimes. The doctor said it could be due to stomach acid irritating the ulcer. But I don’t want to take antacids for the rest of my life. Are there Ayurvedic treatments that help heal ulcers naturally? I’ve heard that licorice root and aloe vera are good for ulcers—do they really work? Another thing I’m worried about is whether my diet is making things worse. I eat a lot of spicy and fried food, and I’ve heard that these can irritate the stomach lining. If I have an ulcer, should I completely stop eating spicy food? What foods actually help heal an ulcer instead of making it worse? I also read that Ayurveda believes ulcers can be linked to pitta imbalance. Could that be causing my ulcer symptoms? If so, how do I balance pitta and prevent ulcers from forming in the future? Are there specific Ayurvedic practices or detox methods that can help my stomach heal faster? I really don’t want this to turn into something serious. If I do have an ulcer, I want to treat it naturally before it gets worse. What are the best Ayurvedic herbs, foods, and treatments to reduce ulcer symptoms and heal the stomach lining naturally? Would love some guidance because I’m really tired of this burning pain and discomfort. If Ayurveda can help heal my stomach naturally, I’m willing to make the necessary lifestyle changes.