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Depending on the ulcer, you can prescribe medicine to lower the stomach contents' acidity, thus allowing the ulcer to heal. You can also treat the cause of the ulcer (which can be quite varied). The effectiveness of this approach depends a lot on the severity of the ulcer.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoStay away from acidic foods.
FOOD AND NERVOUS CONDITIONS DO NOT EVER CAUSE ULCER'S certain bacteria called H.PYLORI is the name and MUST be treated with antibiotics.Nsaids are another cause for an ulcer's A DOCTOR and make SURE he tests you blood for the H.pylori bacteria it is not treated correctly you can die from a PERFORATED ULCER a HOLE in the stomach intestines ect... it can also turn to cancer if left untreated. GO see a good DOCTORhttp://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hpyloriWiki User
∙ 14y agoAvoiding certain foods that can cause irritation, such as colas, chocolate, coffee, tea, acidic citrus drinks can help. Reducing the amount of stomach acid is important too, a drug called Ranitidine will do that.
Some ulcers are caused by bacteria and can be cured with certain drugs as well.
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Can you only have an ulcer in your stomach?
no,duodenal ulcer lin the stomach's bottom.
What is the medical term meaning ulcer of the stomach and small intestine?
Ulcer of stomach known as Gastric ulcer. Ulcer in small intestine known as small bowel ulcer
What can omeprazole 20mg capsules be prescribed for?
Omeprazole 20mg capsules are commonly prescribed to help reduce stomach acid production and treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and conditions associated with excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
What is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or small intestine?
Open sores that occur inside the stomach lining are called ulcers. Having these ulcers frequently is referred to as open sore stomach.
A peptic ulcer resides in the?
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the stomach. Current research has discovered that the most common cause is H. pylori, a bacteria that resides in the stomach.
What is a antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What is antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What diet should I have with a stomach ulcer?
If you have a stomach ulcer your diet should not include whole milk, cream or sour cream with a high fat content. The following provides additional information about the stomach ulcer diet: www.ulcer-cure.com/Treatments/ulcer-diet.php
What are the differences between gastritis and peptic ulcer?
Gastritis is not a single disease, it is immflammation of the stomach lining and has many causes from drinking too much to a bacteria in the stomach. A peptic ulcer is when a sore or ulcer has been made in the lining of the stomach by the stomach acid.
In what cavity does a stomach ulcer operation take place?
An operation on a stomach ulcer would take place in the abdominal cavity.
What you called the hole in your stomach?
a hole in your stomach is called an ulcer
What is it called when you have a hole in the stomach wall?
A hole in the stomach wall is known commonly as an ulcer. Ulcers are caused by an overabundance of hydrochloric acid within the stomach. The acid weakens the stomach lining and penetrates the stomach wall, causing ulcers.
