I don't have health insurance and I think I might have a duodenal ulcer. Do these heal themselves sometimes?

Answer 1

First off, most ulcers are caused by bacteria and so are treated with a combination of antibiotics and reducing digestive system acid levels, which is also frequently accomplished through drugs. If bacteria is not the cause, then common causes are use of certain drugs and acid reflux. You can get over-the-counter relief from pain through acid blocking or reducing medications, but they don’t treat the root problem.

You should seek medical attention. I’ve included links to the Bureau of Primary Care and a National Free Clinic Directory. I’ve also included a link to MostChoice.com, a Web site that allows for free, fast health comparison.

Hope you feel better.
Barnes@MostChoice

Answer 2

A bland diet and taking Tagamet can help, but a great many ulcers are due to a bacterial agent called H pilori. Without the proper antibiotics the ulcer will simply continue to deepen until it perforates and you begin bleeding internally.
Suggest you seek out treatment, possibly at a county hospital emergency room. County hospitals are government supported and can often "write off" the cost of healthcare for the uninsured.

Answer 3

on many occasions I have advised people to drink the juice of an aloe vera plant who had ulcers. and it , healed, there ulcers within days are weeks,it could nt possibly hurt you, aloe is good for burns. and ulcers are like burns but on the inside ..try some, I hope you get better,

Answer 4

no they normally reuire drugs to keep them at bay or to prevent the condition getting more severe, the duodeman is situated just after the exit of the stomach and problems with bowel movements and blockage can occur if left untreated,
be carefull

thanks

Answer 5

Why the hell don't you ask a doctor instead of relying on some random people on Yahoo! Answers?!