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Treatment involves a combination of medications to kill the H. pylori bacteria (if present), reduce acid levels, and protect the GI tract. This strategy allows your ulcer to heal and reduces the chance it will come back. Take all of your medications exactly as prescribed. Medica...[read article]

Tests for Peptic Ulcer

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera(flexible endoscope) which is inser...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Gastric tissue biopsy is the removal of stomach tissue for examination. A culture is a laboratory test that examines the tissue sample for bacteria and other organi...  More
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera(flexible endoscope) which is inser...  More
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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
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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 smal...  More
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Detailed information on H. pylori, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many ...  More
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A fecal occult blood test(FOBT) is a noninvasive test(nothing enters the body). This test detects hidden(occult) blood in the stool.  More
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Surgical Procedures for Peptic Ulcer

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This type of surgery works well for people whose cancer involves the lower part of the stomach. Also called the distal part of the stomach, this is the part near yo...  More
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This surgery is done for people who have cancer in the middle or upper part of the stomach. For this surgery, the surgeon makes an up-and-down cut in the middle of ...  More
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Vagotomy is the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve to reduce acid secretion in the stomach.The vagus nerve trunk splits into branches that go to different parts of...  More
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Vagotomy is the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve to reduce acid secretion in the stomach.The vagus nerve trunk splits into branches that go to different parts of...  More
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Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.The surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia(asleep and pain-free). The surgeon makes a cu...  More
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Vagotomy is the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve to reduce acid secretion in the stomach.The vagus nerve trunk splits into branches that go to different parts of...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Peptic Ulcer

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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
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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
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METRONIDAZOLE (me troe NI da zole) is an antiinfective. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or...  More
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SUCRALFATE (SOO kral fate) helps to treat ulcers of the intestine. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you ...  More
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METOCLOPRAMIDE (met oh kloe PRA mide) is used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) like heartburn. It is also used to treat people with s...  More
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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
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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
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AMOXICILLIN; CLARITHROMYCIN; LANSOPRAZOLE (a mox i SIL in; kla RITH roe mye sin; lan SOE pra zole) is a combination of three medicines used to treat ulcers associat...  More
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE; METRONIDAZOLE; TETRACYCLINE (biz muth sub sa LIS i late; me troe NI da zole; tet ra SYE kleen) is a combination antibiotic. It is used to tre...  More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (biz muth sub sa LIS i late) relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea. This medicine may be u...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Peptic Ulcer

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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
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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
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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
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MAGALDRATE (MAG al drate) is an antacid. It is used to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and upset stomach. This medicine may be used for other pur...  More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (biz muth sub sa LIS i late) relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea. This medicine may be u...  More
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Self Care for Peptic Ulcer

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Cigarettes- tips on how to quit; Smoking cessation.There are a lot of ways to quit smoking and many resources to help you. Family members, friends, and coworkers ma...  More
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Avoid Aspirin
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Decrease Alcohol Intake
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Researchers say moderate caffeine intake doesn't pose a significant health risk, even for people 65 and older. But the experts are talking about people who don...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Peptic Ulcer What's this?

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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
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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
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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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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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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.