Bruce Springsteen introduced Thursday that he’s suspending a slate of concert events in September on the recommendation of medical doctors who treating him for peptic ulcer illness.

Fans who aren’t acquainted with this widespread and probably critical gastrointestinal downside could marvel the way it might sideline The Boss, who turns 74 later this month. Here’s what to know in regards to the illness:

WHAT IS PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE?

It’s a situation marked by open sores that develop on the within lining of the abdomen and the small gut, in line with the Mayo Clinic.

The commonest signs are burning abdomen ache, heartburn, nausea and bloating or belching.

About 8 million folks worldwide endure from it.

WHAT CAUSES IT?

The commonest reason behind peptic ulcers is long-term use of anti-inflammatory ache relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen, in line with Dr. Lawrence Kosinski of the American Gastroenterological Association.

“As you get older, they’re more injurious to the lining of the stomach,” he mentioned.

Another trigger could also be an an infection with micro organism known as Helicobacter pylori.

Contrary to widespread perception, stress and spicy meals don’t trigger these ulcers, although they will make the signs worse. Alcohol use, even at average ranges, also can exacerbate the issue, Kosinski mentioned.

IS IT SERIOUS?

Peptic ulcer illness could be harmful, resulting in bleeding and emergency conditions comparable to perforation of the ulcer by way of the abdomen.

Typical remedy makes use of widespread medicine known as proton pump inhibitors, comparable to Prilosec, which might help heal the ulcers inside 4 to 6 weeks.

People who're handled “recover completely from peptic ulcer disease,” Kosinski mentioned.

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