How to treat duodenal ulcer effectively
Disease description:
I have a duodenal ulcer, and I've been experiencing stomach bloating and discomfort. I've kept postponing treatment. What is the best way to treat a duodenal ulcer?
The treatment of duodenal ulcers should be comprehensively considered, and the following recommendations are suggested:
1. Drug therapy:
Use mucosal protective agents, such as sucralfate and omeprazole, to relieve ulcers and protect the gastric mucosa.
If Helicobacter pylori infection is present, antibiotics such as clarithromycin and amoxicillin should be used to eradicate the infection.
Gastric acid secretion inhibitors, such as proton pump inhibitors (e.g., enteric-coated omeprazole tablets, enteric-coated lansoprazole tablets), can inhibit gastric acid secretion and promote ulcer healing.
2. Non-drug therapy:
Adjust dietary habits to avoid spicy and greasy foods, thereby reducing the gastrointestinal burden.
Eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori: if positive, antibiotics should be used in combination.
3. Surgical treatment:
When drug therapy is ineffective or the condition is severe, surgical treatment can be considered, such as partial gastrectomy and vagotomy.