How can you treat ulcers?

Answer 1

Well, there is no immediate cure. They are most ofter caused by someone laying in bed for too long without moving around. They must be exposed to the air, probably a good over the counter antibiotic gel like Neosporin, a proper nonstick bandage, and time. You should treat them like any open wound.

-AB

Army Medic (9 Years)

Answer 2

Ulcers occur in the mouth, throat, duodenum and stomach. Most common are duodenal ulcers. A brilliant young pathologist (Dr. Marshall) discovered that they are very often caused by a bacterium called e-coli helicobacter, and are easily cured by taking an acid blocker and antibiotic. Ask your doctor for a breath test for e-coli so it can be confirmed that is your problem, or it can be eliminated as the cause of the ulcers.

Answer 3

The most common cause of gastric (stomach) ulcers is a bacterial infection of the stomach with H. pylori, though chronic NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) use can also cause it. There are a handful of other causes such as burns, head trauma, cancer, etc., but they are relatively rare.

The main strategy of treatment in stomach ulcers due to H. pylori is with a combination of medications including at least one antibiotic given with at least one medication that lowers the acidity of the stomach.

A common combination would be a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) like omeprazole with two antibiotics like clarithromycin and amoxicillin, and would typically be prescribed for 10-14 days.

If chronic NSAID treatment with drugs such as ibuprophen or indomethacin are the cause, then treatment would mainly be switching to a medication that doesn't inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, since they are needed to allow the stomach to make a protective mucous coat.

In either case, you would need to see your doctor to determine what the specific cause of your ulcers is before the type of treatment can be given.

Answer 4

Stomach ulcers are treated by a special surgery is certainly an accepted practice but more conservative methods are also employed. Some ulcers are caused by infections and can be treated with antibiotics. Other erosion's are treated with medications such as milk of magnesia which is shown to be effective. Other medications which inhibit production of stomach acids are also available when prescribed by a gastroenterologist or as over-the-counter preparations. It is important to note that attention to dietary restrictions is also an adjunct to recovery from this disease referred to as gastritis.

Answer 5

1) Take an anti-biotic prescribed by your doctor. Many stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria called h.p. pylori, which can be gotten rid of with the right anti-biotic. Get a blood test first to check to see if you have h.p pylori.

2) Avoid alcohol, and smoking, as these can wear the stomach lining down and make it easier to avoid and cure ulcers.

3) Reduce the amount of painkillers (advil, tylenol, asprin etc.) you take, as these are known to increase your risk of ulcers.

Answer 6

if you mean mouth ulcers, then wash your teeth thoroughly, use products such as listerine and bonjela to fix it up and in time it will heal!