51 Treatments for Peptic Ulcer

10 Tests 6 Surgical Procedures 18 Prescribed Medications 9 Over the Counter Medications

4 Self Care 4 Herbs and Supplements

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Tests for Peptic Ulcer

1. Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Endoscopy An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) test is performed to examine the lining of your esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your throat to your ...  More

2. Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Series An upper GI examination is a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x-ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper sma...  More

3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

4. Helicobacter Pylori Culture Test Your kidneys are the body's main filtration system, removing waste products from your blood and releasing them via your urine. The small filters inside your ki...  More

5. Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Endoscopy with Biopsy An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) test is performed to examine the lining of your esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your throat to your ...  More

6. Helicobacter pylori Antibody Assay Test H. pylori tests are used in gastroenterology to detect the presence of the Helicobacter pylori bacterium that causes peptic ulcer disease. H. pylori is a Gram-negat...  More

7. Campylobacter Like Organism (CLO) Test

8. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t...  More

9. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure that uses specialized tools to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. This allows surgeons to view problems with...  More

10. Fecal Occult Blood Test The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is performed as part of the routine physical examination during the examination of the rectum. It is used to detect microscopic b...  More

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Surgical Procedures for Peptic Ulcer

1. Total Gastrectomy

2. Partial Gastrectomy

3. Proximal Gastric Vagotomy Vagotomy is the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve to reduce acid secretion in the stomach.  More

4. Truncal Vagotomy with Pyloroplasty Vagotomy is the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve to reduce acid secretion in the stomach.  More

5. Gastrectomy Gastrectomy is the removal of part or all of the stomach. There are three main types of gastrectomy: partial gastrectomy, removal of the lower half of the stom...  More

6. Vagotomy Vagotomy is the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve to reduce acid secretion in the stomach.  More

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Prescribed Medications for Peptic Ulcer

1. omeprazole(Prilosec ) OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in ...  More

2. ranitidine(Zantac , others...) Close RANITIDINE (ra NYE te deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulc...  More

3. sucralfate(Carafate ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

4. calcium carbonate(Maalox Quick Dissolve , others...) Close CALCIUM CARBONATE (KAL see um KAR bon ate) is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prev...  More

5. omeprazole-sodium bicarbonate(Zegerid ) OMEPRAZOLE; SODIUM BICARBONATE (oh ME pray zol; SOE dee um bye KAR bon ate) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal ref...  More

6. amoxicillin(Amoxil , others...) Close AMOXICILLIN (a mox i SIL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral ...  More

7. cimetidine(Tagamet , Heartburn Relief) CIMETIDINE (sye MET i deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulc...  More

8. lansoprazole(Prevacid , Prevacid SoluTab) LANSOPRAZOLE (lan SOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria...  More

9. tetracycline(Sumycin , others...) Close TETRACYCLINE (tet ra SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v...  More

10. esomeprazole(Nexium ) ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteri...  More

11. pantoprazole(Protonix ) PANTOPRAZOLE (pan TOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammation of the esop...  More

12. famotidine(Pepcid , others...) Close FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also reliev...  More

13. rabeprazole(Aciphex ) RABEPRAZOLE (ra BE pray zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), certain ulcers, certain ba...  More

14. nizatidine(Axid , Axid Pulvules) NIZATIDINE (ni ZA ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach pain and discomfort, and the heartburn fr...  More

15. bismuth subsalicylate(Bismuth Subsalicyclate ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

16. chlordiazepoxide-clidinium(Clindex , Chlordinium) CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE; CLIDINIUM (klor dye az e POX ide; kli DI nee um) is a stomach relaxant and a benzodiazepine. It is used to lower stomach acid in peptic ulcer dise...  More

17. mepenzolate(Cantil )

18. methscopolamine(Pamine , Pamine Forte) METHSCOPOLAMINE (meth skoe POL a meen) is used to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It should be given in combination with other medicines.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Peptic Ulcer

1. omeprazole(Prilosec OTC , Prilosec) OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in ...  More

2. ranitidine(Zantac 150 , others...) Close RANITIDINE (ra NYE te deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulc...  More

3. calcium carbonate(Tums , others...) Close CALCIUM CARBONATE (KAL see um KAR bon ate) is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prev...  More

4. aluminum hydroxide-magnesium hydroxide(Mylanta Ultimate Strength , others...) Close ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zee um hye DROX ide) is an antacid. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, h...  More

5. Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone(Maalox Max , others...) Close ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It ...  More

6. cimetidine(Tagamet HB , Heartburn Relief) CIMETIDINE (sye MET i deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulc...  More

7. famotidine(Pepcid AC , others...) Close FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also reliev...  More

8. nizatidine(Axid AR ) NIZATIDINE (ni ZA ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach pain and discomfort, and the heartburn fr...  More

9. bismuth subsalicylate(Pepto-Bismol , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

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Self Care for Peptic Ulcer

1. Smoking Cessation According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 70 percent of individuals who smoke cigarettes would like to quit.  More

2. Avoid Aspirin

3. Decrease Alcohol Intake

4. Reduce Caffeine Intake

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Herbs and Supplements for Peptic Ulcer What's this?

1. licorice The medicinally used part of licorice is the root and dried rhizome of the low-growing shrub Glycyrrhiza glabra . Currently, most licorice is produced in Greece, Tu...  More Efficacy Grade C

2. bilberry Bilberry, a close relative of blueberry, has a long history of medicinal use. The dried fruit has been popular for the symptomatic treatment of diarrhea, for topica...  More Efficacy Grade C

3. Azadirachta Neem has a long history of use in India. The leaf and bark extracts were recommended by herbal practitioners for gastrointestinal upsets, skin ulcers, infections an...  More Efficacy Grade C

4. Azadirachta indica Neem has a long history of use in India. The leaf and bark extracts were recommended by herbal practitioners for gastrointestinal upsets, skin ulcers, infections an...  More Efficacy Grade C

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