Treatments for Gastric Ulcer

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Gastric Ulcer: Introduction
Treatment list for Gastric Ulcer
Latest treatments for Gastric Ulcer
News about treatments
Discussion of treatments for Gastric Ulcer
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Gastric Ulcer: Introduction

Treatment List for Gastric Ulcer

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Gastric Ulcer includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

Symptomatic relief: antacid preparations
Anti-acid medications: "Proton-Pump" inhibitors (eg omeprazole, lansoprazole), H2 antagonists (eg ranitidine, cimetidine)
Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection: oral antibiotics, proton pump inhibitor
Avoidance of NSAID medications (aspirin, ibuprofen (Nurofen, Brufen etc)
Surgical partial gastrectomy - only performed if ulcer will not heal using medications or if there is acute haemorrhage or perforation of ulcer
H2 receptor antagonist such as famotidine (Pepcid) or nizatidine (Axid) or a proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole (Prilosec) or esomeprazole (Nexium) to suppress acid, combined with two antibiotics
If the ulcer bleeds, endoscopy can control bleeding in most cases
Surgery may be recommended for persons who do not respond to medicines or endoscopy. Surgical procedures for gastric ulcers include:
Vagotomy
Partial gastrectomy

Alternative Treatments for Gastric Ulcer

Alternative treatments or home remedies that have been listed as possibly helpful for Gastric Ulcer may include:

Gastric Ulcer: Is the Diagnosis Correct?

The first step in getting correct treatment is to get a correct diagnosis. Differential diagnosis list for Gastric Ulcer may include:

Hidden causes of Gastric Ulcer may be incorrectly diagnosed:

Non-cancerous (benign) gastric ulcers are caused by an imbalance between stomach acid, an enzyme called pepsin, and the natural defenses of the stomach's lining. This imbalance leads to inflammation, which can be made worse by aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen
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Gastric Ulcer: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

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Gastric Ulcer: Research Doctors & Specialists

Digestive Health Specialists (Gastroenterology):
- Gastroenterology (Digestive Specialists)
- Pediatric Gastroenterology (Child Digestive Health)
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Drugs and Medications used to treat Gastric Ulcer:

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Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Gastric Ulcer include:

Latest treatments for Gastric Ulcer:

The following are some of the latest treatments for Gastric Ulcer:

Hospitals & Medical Clinics: Gastric Ulcer

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Medical news summaries about treatments for Gastric Ulcer:

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Discussion of treatments for Gastric Ulcer:

If you have an ulcer, you should be tested for H. pylori, and if found to be infected, you should be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics are the new cure for ulcers; therapy is 1-2 weeks of one or two antibiotics and a medicine that will reduce the acid in the stomach. This treatment is a dramatic medical advance because eliminating H. pylori with antibiotics means that there is a greater than 90% chance that the ulcer can be cured for good. Remember, it is very important to continue taking all of this medicine until it is gone, even when you begin to feel better. If you are having side effects that make it hard to take your medicine, talk to your health care provider. (Source: excerpt from Helicobacter pylori Infections (H. pylori) general: DBMD)