2006-08-26 21:37:35 · 6 answers · asked by ahmedgidado 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Most stomach ulcers can be treated with antibiotics, since they are caused by h-pyelori bacteria.
2006-08-26 21:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Combination drug therapy is currently the way to go. There are a few different combinations. One combo includes a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (some brand names nexium, prevacid, protonix) and two antibiotics--clarithromycin plus either amoxicillin or metronidazole. Another combo (the U.S. National Institute of Health's "conventional triple therapy") is bismuth subsalicylate (better known as Pepto Bismol) and two antibiotics--metronidazole and either tetracycline or amoxicillin, plus either an H2 blocker (like Pepcid) or a PPI.
Please always, always, ALWAYS (did I mention always?) take ALL of the antibiotic that your doctor prescribes. Of course if you have side effects, discuss them with either your doctor or your pharmacist (you may have to change to a different antibiotic). Taking all of the antibiotics is so very important because the H. pylori bacteria that you're trying to kill off is usually the main problem with a stomach ulcer. The H. pylori bacteria create a microenvironment in the area of infection that is perfect for your stomach acid to eat a hole in the lining of your stomach. The faster you can get rid of this bacteria, the better. Taking all of the antibiotics also helps prevent the development of resistant forms of the bacteria (a scary thought).
If one of the combo therapies doesn't work, go back to your doctor and get checked out again. You may have more than just an ulcer (it may have developed into cancer), or you may just have to try a different drug combintion. Either way, get checked out to be safe.
The link below is to an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file with the current management and prescribing guidelines for peptic ulcers.
2006-08-27 05:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by tampasmiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried DGL ? Available from health food stores without a prescription, it is widely used in Europe to treat stomach ulcers and mouth ulcers.
2006-08-27 05:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For several years, the medical community has known that almost all ulcers are caused by a certain bacteria---H. pylori.
Go to a doctor, get diagnosed, and get the proper antibiotics for it.
2006-08-27 09:13:12 · answer #4 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpages for more details on Peptic ulcer. Consult a Gastroenterologist. Self treatment may mask underlying diseases such as perforation of the small intestine, duodenal / gastric cancer, etc.
2006-08-27 10:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
recent studies show that you might need an antibiotic.
2006-08-27 04:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by casey54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋