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Treatments for Peptic Ulcer Disease

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Treatments for Peptic Ulcer Disease

Peptic ulcers are treated with lifestyle changes and medicine. Some people may need surgery. The goals of treatment are to:

  • Clear an H. pylori infection if present
  • Ease symptoms
  • Help ulcers heal
  • Avoid health problems, such as bleeding
  • Lower the risk of ulcers coming back

Treatment may be:

Lifestyle changes

Medications

Alternative and complementary therapies

Surgery

References

  • Lanas A, Chan FKL. Peptic ulcer disease. Lancet. 2017;390(10094):613-624.
  • Peptic ulcer disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/peptic-ulcer-disease. Accessed May 4, 2022.
  • Peptic ulcer disease. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease. Accessed May 4, 2022.
  • Peptic ulcers (stomach ulcers). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/peptic-ulcers-stomach-ulcers/all-content. Accessed May 4, 2022.

Contributors

  • Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated:
2022-03-04

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