The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.
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:
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Prevention Because no one knows exactly how people become infected with H. pylori or why it causes ulcers, there is no way to prevent most cases of... Read more »
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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 »
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Most people with severe ulcers experience significant pain and sleeplessness, which can have a dramatic and adverse impact on their quality of... Read more »
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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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ReferencesBao Y. History of peptic ulcer disease and pancreatic cancer risk in men. Gastroenterology. 2010. 138(2):541-549.Barkun A, Leontiadis G.... Read more »