In the past, it was common practice to tell people with peptic ulcers to consume small amounts of bland foods frequently throughout the day. Research conducted since that time has shown that a bland diet is not effective at reducing the incidence or recurrence of ulcers, and that eating numerous small meals throughout the day is no more effective than eating three meals a day. Large amounts of food should still be avoided, however, because stretching the stomach can result in...
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The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.AntacidsMany antacids are available without a... Read more »
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Ulcers are crater-like sores (generally 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch in diameter, but sometimes 1 to 2 inches in diameter) which form in the lining of the... Read more »
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Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer Treatment For people with Helicobacter pylori infection, the main goal is to get rid of... Read more »
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Ulcer - peptic; Ulcer - duodenal; Ulcer - gastric; Duodenal ulcer; Gastric ulcer; Dyspepsia - ulcersSymptomsSmall ulcers may not cause any symptoms.... Read more »