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Normally a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as nexium or prilosec for several months. Also if the ulcer shows positive for the h. pylori bacteria a antibiotic with the PPI will be given for about 10 days then the PPI will have to be used for about 2 mos. Most accurate way to diagnose peptic ulcers is through a upper endoscopy from a Gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive disorders.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoyou can also prevent a stomach ulcer by staying away from spicy foods,too much alcohol, smoking and a bacteria called HELICOBACTOR PYLORI. Some are also thinking if you can die from this disease. Yes you can die from it. This is because when the acid from your stomach goes through your stomach, it may burn your veins.
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∙ 14y agoPeptic ulcer is often treated with antacids or the H2 antagonists.
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∙ 12y agoAvoiding alcohol, vinegar, coffee, sodas, acidic and condimented foods, sleep with two pillows, decrease life stress, and take antacid and gastric secretion inhibitor for 8 weeks at least.
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∙ 11y agoThere are modern medications available today. But the best way is to talk to a specialist on this field. You must follow a convenient diet as well.
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∙ 12y agoDiet, decrease stress, antacid, protonic acid, inhibitors of the acid secretion of the stomach. Avoid lots of foods and medications too.
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What is the singular and plural of peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcer is singular. Peptic ulcers is plural.
Dietary management for peptic ulcer and rationale?
mangement for peptic ulcer
Sore or lesion of the mucous membrane in the stomach or duodenum?
Peptic ulcer
How is an antrectomy used to treat peptic ulcer disease?
An antrectomy may be done to treat complications from ulcers that have not responded to medical treatment.
How do you cure a peptic ulcer?
This should help. http://www.bettermedicine.com/article/peptic-ulcer-1/treatments
How is a peptic ulcer diagnozed?
A peptic ulcer is commonly diagnosed by having an upper GI x-ray procedure.
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.
Which is not considered a complication of peptic ulcer?
Gangrene is not a complication of peptic ulcers.
What dose of cipro should you take for a peptic ulcer?
You do not use ciprofloxacin to treat the strep throat. Penicillin is better and economical.
Is gangrene a symptom of peptic ulcer?
no
Where in the body does peptic ulcer disease occur?
Peptic ulcer occur in stomach and duodenum. It is also occur at times in Meckel's diverticulum.
What is scientific name for peptic ulcers?
Peptic ulcer is itself scientific name .
