Chronic Peptic Ulcer
- Peptic Ulcers - Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
Medications
The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.
Antacids
Many antacids are available without a prescription, and they are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. Antacids are not effective for preventing or healing ulcers, but they can help in the following ways:
- They neutralize stomach acid with various combinations of three basic compounds -- magnesium, calcium, or aluminum.
- They may protect the stomach by...
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Peptic Ulcers: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesIn 1982, two Australian scientists identified H. pylori as the main cause of stomach ulcers. They showed that inflammation of the stomach and... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesDuan SY, Zhang DT, Lin QC, Wu YH.Clinical value of CT three-dimensional imaging in diagnosing gastrointestinal tract diseases. World J... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About 10% of people in the U.S. are expected to develop peptic ulcers at some point in their lives. Peptic ulcer disease affects all age groups, but... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Most people with severe ulcers experience significant pain and sleeplessness, which can have a dramatic and adverse impact on their quality of... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Deciding which treatment is best for patients with symptoms of dyspepsia or peptic ulcer disease depends on a number of factors.An endoscopy to... Read more »
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