How is a peptic gastric ulcer treated?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been feeling stomach pain for the past two days. I had a gastroscopy, and the doctor said I have a peptic gastric ulcer. How is a peptic gastric ulcer treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The treatment of gastric ulcers in the digestive tract mainly includes: 1. General treatment: Patients should quit smoking and alcohol consumption, maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, and reduce the use of antipyretic analgesics. 2. Medication therapy: Mainly using medications that reduce gastric acid (such as omeprazole enteric-coated tablets), medications that enhance gastric mucosal protection (such as hydrotalcite chewable tablets), and medications to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection (such as amoxicillin capsules). These medications help relieve stomach pain, promote ulcer healing, and prevent recurrence. 3. Surgical treatment: In cases where medication therapy is ineffective or the condition is severe (such as acute ulcer perforation, massive bleeding, etc.), surgical procedures such as partial gastrectomy or vagotomy may be required.