Can gastrointestinal ulcers be cured?

Today, many people develop gastric ulcers due to poor dietary habits or long-term smoking and alcohol consumption. Moreover, this condition frequently recurs. Consequently, once diagnosed with a gastric ulcer, patients may suffer from prolonged gastric pain and experience significant discomfort. So, can gastric ulcers be cured?

Can Gastric Ulcers Be Cured?

Gastric ulcers result from inflammation of the gastric mucosa, leading to damage of the mucosal layer. With scientifically sound and standardized treatment at a reputable hospital—and by paying close attention to daily life, especially diet—most cases can be successfully treated. Under a physician’s guidance, patients typically take Western medications to promote ulcer healing, prevent complications, and reduce recurrence risk. Commonly prescribed drugs include: proton pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole) to suppress gastric acid secretion; mucosal protectants (e.g., bismuth potassium citrate); and prokinetic agents (e.g., domperidone) to enhance gastric motility. Since gastric ulcer patients often have concurrent mucosal inflammation, antibiotics—such as amoxicillin, metronidazole, or tetracycline—may also be prescribed under medical supervision. With consistent, appropriate treatment, gastric ulcers can be fully resolved.

Gastric ulcers are benign lesions and can generally be cured through standardized pharmacotherapy. However, some ulcers are not caused by peptic ulcer disease, excess gastric acid secretion, or Helicobacter pylori infection. During pathological biopsy, malignant lesions—such as gastric cancer—may be identified. In such cases, drug therapy alone is ineffective, and surgical intervention or other oncological treatments become necessary.

Adopt a light, mild diet—avoid foods that are excessively cold, hot, hard, spicy, or sticky. Eat meals at regular times and in consistent portions. Do not overeat, nor remain fasting for extended periods. Maintaining a small amount of food in the stomach helps neutralize gastric acid continuously, thereby preventing acid from eroding the gastric mucosa and ulcer surface—and worsening the condition. We hope this information proves helpful to you.