“E Street Band” member and 74-year-old American singer Bruce Springsteen has announced that he will add all shows in 2023 to continue treatment for peptic ulcer. Learn more about the situation with more than 2,000 cases across the country.
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Bruce and his band have been on duty this year. In August, the singer said goodbye to two shows due to health reasons, which he did not elaborate on. As of today, Springsteen has once again said goodbye to all U.S. shows in September due to health concerns. The singer issued a statement saying that all of this year’s shows will be scheduled for next year as he will be undergoing treatment for the remainder of 2023 in line with medical advice.
“Thanks for all the friends and good wishes, best motivation and support. I’m recovering and I can’t wait to see you all next year.“, diss or singer. “Rescheduled dates for every two shows in 2023 (including additional shows not starting this month) will be announced next week and will all be performed at their original locations“, he concluded.
peptic ulcer
Peptic ulcers are wounds that break down the protective barrier of certain tissues, such as the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine. They are only caused when the lining of the digestive tract is damaged by stomach acid, or when Helicobacter pylori is in the body and causes an infection, blocking the intestinal lining from this acid. In addition, overuse of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs is also one of the reasons.
Peptic ulcer (Photo: Reprodução/draliliancurvelo)
In Bruce Springsteen’s case, the bacteria were located in the mucosal lining of the stomach and duodenum (the upper part of the small intestine), affecting the underlying blood vessels.
Symptoms may include a burning sensation in the stomach during meals, especially at night, vomiting, nausea, pain, bloating, and more commonly, bloating in the stomach. However, when the condition becomes more severe, the stool may bleed, become darker, and become anemic, which may lead to weight loss, fatigue, severe abdominal pain, and lack of energy.
To prevent peptic ulcers, it is important to follow healthy habits such as eating a healthy and regular diet, drinking alcohol in moderation and taking NSAIDs, avoiding stress and quitting smoking as the likelihood of developing peptic ulcers in smokers is Twice as much as smokers.
Diagnosis is made only by a specialist through an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which involves inserting a small tube with a camera to better visualize the lesion. This diagnosis may include medications that reduce stomach acid production, or that are caused by bacteria (antibiotics). Além disso, uma Reeducation feeding can also help.
Featured Photo: Bruce Springsteen cancels show due to peptic ulcer.Copy/Albert Ghia/Reuters
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