07/09/2026
“I have ulcer, so I stopped eating pepper.”
That may help if pepper triggers your symptoms, but let’s clear up one important thing:
Pepper is not the main cause of peptic ulcers.
The two major causes are H. pylori infection and frequent use of certain painkillers, especially NSAIDs.
So you can stop pepper, tomatoes, oranges and every other food you suspect, but if H. pylori is present or you’re regularly taking ulcer-irritating painkillers, the real problem may still be there.
If a particular food gives you pain, burning or discomfort, avoid it. Listen to your body.
But don’t confuse avoiding triggers with treating the cause.
Sometimes, the thing you’ve been blaming for years isn’t actually the thing causing the problem.
