Vijay Shankar Vijay Shankar Asked 7 months ago

Does milk help ulcer pain?

I often suffer from acidity and ulcer-like pain, especially when I eat spicy food. Someone told me that drinking milk can soothe it. Does milk help ulcer pain, or should I avoid it?

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Sister Mini Sister Mini Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Cold milk can give you quick, temporary relief by coating the stomach lining. However, it can actually cause more acid production later, which might irritate the ulcer. It is best to avoid too much milk and stick to prescribed antacids.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I know how exhausting and painful dealing with ulcers can be, it really drains you. I used to drink cold milk hoping it would heal me, but it only masked the pain for 30 minutes. Please focus on proper treatment instead of relying on this.

Savitri Patel Savitri Patel Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My son used to cry with ulcer pain during his exams. We tried giving him cold milk, which helped for a little while, but the doctor said we must get an endoscopy done to treat it properly. Don't delay the clinical test, it's very important.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Doodh thanda thanda peene se pet ko thodi thandak toh milti hai, par yeh bimari thik nahi karta babu. Doctor saab ko dikha kar achhi dawa lijiye, jaldi thik ho jayenge aap.

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Consult a gastroenterologist

Manish Verma Manish Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Instead of spending money on continuous daily milk thinking it will cure you, it is much more economical to invest in a one-time gastroenterologist consultation. Getting the right prescription will save you money on long-term medical bills.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I had painful stomach ulcers last year and tried drinking cold milk every morning. It gave temporary comfort but the rebound acidity was bad. Eating small, bland meals and taking doctor-prescribed medicine is what finally cured me.

Sidharth Roy Sidharth Roy Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about it! Ulcers are super annoying but very treatable. Ditch the hot milk, maybe have a few sips of cold milk if it burns right now, but definitely get a doctor to write down the right meds for you.

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Karan Thapa Karan Thapa Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It can provide minor relief from the burning sensation momentarily. However, please consult a medical professional for actual treatment, as ulcers need proper medical care.

Gurbaksh Singh Gurbaksh Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

In my younger days, we thought cold milk was the ultimate cure for stomach heat. But over the years, I realized it only hides the problem. Go to a good doctor and follow their advice, that is the safest way.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Look, let's be practical. Milk is not a medicine for ulcers. It might feel good for ten minutes because it's cold, but the fat in milk will make your stomach produce more acid. Go see a doctor and get proper antacids.

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