Ulcer Cure And Ulcer Complications

Ulcer cure and ulcer complications

      Although most people are taking anti-inflammatory without problem, these drugs sometimes damage the lining of the digestive tract and cause ulcer. Acetaminophen does not damage the stomach lining. Smoking appears to delay or prevent an ulcer to heal. For some, physical stress (such as a long illness) can cause ulcers. The role of emotional stress is not well known.

      If you do not feel better, your doctor may suggest an endoscopy or a barium meal to better examine your gut. Endoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to see inside your stomach using a lighted tube. He may wish to take a sample of the lining of your stomach (biopsy) to search the H. pylori. Blood tests and breath can also be used to search the H. pylori. For the barium meal, you will drink a chalky liquid that is called barium. The barium will see your ulcer radiography. You may need blood tests to check if you have anemia or infection with H. pylori.

      One way to treat ulcers is to get rid of the bacteria H. pylori. Treatment may also involve reducing the amount of acid that your stomach makes, and to neutralize the acid and protect the affected part. It is also very important to stop certain practices, such as smoking or drinking, which damage the lining of your digestive tract.

Triple therapy

      A common treatment to eliminate H. pylori is to take two antibiotics and bismuth. This is called triple therapy. Many combinations are effective.

The H2 blockers

      The drugs known as H2 blockers reduce the capacity of the stomach to produce acid. These medicines include cimetidine ranitidine, famotidine and nizatidine. Their beneficial effect is usually felt within three days. Usually, the full dose is taken before bedtime. These drugs are not as expensive as some other treatments. Some H2 blockers are available over the counter but are less powerful than those available on prescription.

Antiacids

      Antacids neutralize stomach acid. They act more slowly than H2 blockers and PPIs. Some antacids can cause constipation or diarrhea. They relieve symptoms but do not heal ulcers.

Sucralfate

      This medication places a protective barrier at the ulcer to protect it from acid and give it time to heal.

The cytoprotective

      These drugs, such as misoprostol protect the stomach lining.