How to treat symptoms of gastric ulcers
Disease description:
I often experience stomach pain. Gastroscopy revealed a gastric body ulcer, chronic superficial gastritis with mucosal erosion, and a linear ulcer in the duodenal bulb. I would like to ask, how is gastric ulcer treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Peptic ulcer is a common digestive system disease, mainly characterized by localized damage to the gastric mucosa. The following are treatment strategies:
1. Acid-suppressive medications: These are the primary drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, including H2 receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors. These medications effectively reduce gastric acid levels and promote ulcer healing.
2. Dietary adjustments: Patients should maintain regular eating habits, avoid overeating, and reduce the intake of greasy, spicy, and irritating foods to alleviate the burden on the stomach. Smoking and alcohol consumption should be avoided, as well as drinking irritating beverages such as strong tea and coffee.
3. Lifestyle modifications: Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule and avoiding late nights and excessive fatigue are important. Patients experiencing stress from work, study, or life should take appropriate rest to relieve mental pressure.
4. Surgical treatment: When medical and general treatments are ineffective or when patients develop severe complications such as massive bleeding or perforation, surgical treatment should be considered. Surgical options include partial gastrectomy and vagotomy.
Patients should be patient, follow medical advice, and attend regular follow-up appointments to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes.
