Liver Myths Busted: Ulcers and Enzymes – What You Really Need to Know

Myth: “causes ulcers”

Reality: Spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers in healthy individuals.

Explanation: Peptic ulcers are primarily caused by:


  1. Helicobacter pylori infection: a bacteria that damages the stomach lining.

    Stomach with bacteria
  2. Painkillers – such as NSAIDs like Ibuprofen reduces protective mechanisms in the stomach.

    Stomach with bacteria

While spicy foods can irritate an existing ulcer or cause stomach discomfort, they don’t initiate ulcer formation process.

As a gastroenterologist, one helps diagnose and treat the true causes of ulcers using accurate tests and targeted treatments—not just guesswork or diet myths.

Persistent acidity, bloating or pain? Don’t ignore it – get a proper evaluation.

Myth: “If my liver enzymes are normal, my liver must be healthy”


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Fact: Many people with fatty liver disease have normal blood test – yet their liver may be silently accumulating fat and scar tissue. That’s why liver function tests are not enough.

As a gastroenterologist, FibroScan— A quick, non-invasive tool is used to detect liver stiffness and fat early, even when blood tests appear normal. This helps identify silent liver damage before it becomes serious.


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Don’t wait for symptoms. Ask for a liver health check today.

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