How is a gastric ulcer treated?
Disease description:
Recently, I often feel bloated and experience acid reflux after meals. After undergoing a stomach examination, I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. How should gastric ulcers be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The treatment of gastric ulcers mainly includes:
1. Medication therapy: Taking acid-suppressing medications, such as lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets, helps reduce gastric acid secretion and relieve ulcer symptoms. Using gastric mucosal protective agents, such as bismuth potassium citrate capsules, can protect the gastric mucosa and promote ulcer healing. For patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic treatment is necessary.
2. Surgical treatment: Surgery may be required in severe cases or when medication therapy is ineffective, such as partial gastrectomy or vagotomy.
3. Dietary adjustment: Patients with gastric ulcers should choose bland, easily digestible, and nutrient-rich foods, avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods.
4. Improvement of lifestyle habits: Maintaining regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "作息" is a Chinese term referring to rest and work patterns), avoiding excessive fatigue and staying up late, while maintaining a cheerful mood and avoiding excessive stress.
