• Break in the lining of the stomach or upper small intestine
• Symptoms may include mid upper abdominal pain and heartburn
• Cause commonly due to infection with a bacterium or use of steroid or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age but more common in older adults May be mild without symptoms to severe and life threatening

FOR FEVER

Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits

Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)

Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration

Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen

Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)

FOR NAUSEA

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks (avoid drinks high in sugar)

Eat light, bland foods (crackers or plain bread)

Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods

Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals

Do not mix hot and cold foods

Avoid activity after eating

Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):

Diphenhydramine

Cyclizine

Dimenhydrinate

Meclizine

FOR PAIN

Apply hot or cold packs to the area

Relaxation techniques

Distraction

Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen