NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Stomach ulcers—once thought to be purely stress-related—are now understood to be more complex. While stress doesn’t directly cause ulcers, it significantly contributes to their development and severity. At Patients Medical, our integrative care model blends conventional gastroenterology, functional diagnostics, and natural medicine to help you identify and heal the underlying causes of ulcers—especially those linked to chronic stress.
We don’t just prescribe antacids.
We restore your gut, nervous system, and whole-body balance.
Also known as peptic ulcers, stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. These ulcers occur when the protective mucus layer erodes, allowing stomach acid to damage the underlying tissue.
There are two main types:
Not directly—but indirectly, yes. Chronic stress can lead to:
Ulcer symptoms can vary in intensity but often include:
If you’re experiencing any of these, a thorough evaluation is crucial.
We go deeper than symptom control to ask: Why did this happen in the first place?
Functional medicine helps identify:
At Patients Medical, we leverage functional and integrative testing to create your customized plan:
We use a personalized anti-inflammatory nutrition plan designed to reduce acid irritation, promote gut lining repair, and ease digestion.
Examples include:
Nutrient infusions can accelerate recovery. We often use:
Clinically validated supplements for ulcer recovery include:
We offer integrated therapies like:
Nervous system support protocols
These help lower cortisol and rebalance gut-brain communication.
We use physician-supervised, non-antibiotic protocols when appropriate, including mastic gum, probiotics, and natural antimicrobials, or coordinate with GI specialists for medical antibiotic therapy.
James, a 40-year-old entrepreneur, came in with chronic bloating, stomach pain, and nightly indigestion. He had been on and off PPIs for years with no lasting relief.
Our testing revealed:
We crafted a 10-week plan with:
Today, James is medication-free, pain-free, and back to enjoying meals without fear.
Not directly, but stress contributes by increasing acid production, weakening gut lining, and suppressing immunity—creating the perfect conditions for ulcers.
Many patients are able to taper off antacids or PPIs under guidance, depending on their root cause and healing progress.
Yes, we offer both natural and medical protocols depending on the infection severity and patient preference.
We are an out-of-network provider, but we provide superbills for reimbursement. Labs may be partially covered by insurance.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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