Question 1

gastric bypass 2008, peptic ulcer since 2009, quit smoking seven weeks ago, pain is much worse and more often than before. protonix (pantoprazole) and carafate?

Accepted Answer

Need close follow-up: When symptoms like pain get worse, the questions include:  is the disease spreading, is the medication no longer working, is there a new problem, etc.? An ulcer 3 years ago should have healed. Is there a problem with recurrent gastritis or repeat ulcers? Is there stomach cancer, or is there a gallstone problem?  A G.I. Specialist can recheck to figure things out.  Another endoscopy may be needed.

Question 2

please list 3 things that are believed to contribute to the formation of peptic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: alcohol and alcohol. And sometimes NSAIDS like Ibuprofen or Aspirin,"Stress" anxiety, fatty foods and caffeine play a role

Question 3

do peptic ulcers have a malignant potential ?

Accepted Answer

NOT USUALLY: Peptic ulcer is usually assosciated with gastric hypersecretion. It responds well to acid supression therapy. Lack of response to therapy  could lead to egd evaluation.

Question 4

how do peptic ulcers affect stomach functioning?

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Ulcers: Ulcers themselves may not effect stomach function at all. It may cause pain and rarely block the stomach exit. The treatment is to remove the cause of ulcers and acid reducing medication.  Acid medicine may decrease absorption of certain nutrients.

Question 5

what is the value of diet in treatment of peptic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

1: Low fat and bland diet provokes less acid stimulation and hence tolerated better in patients with peptic ulcers.

Question 6

if you have peptic ulcers how much alcohol is ok to drink?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer booze: Blunt answer to you = ulcer is deadly complication from drinking. Stop drinking is only way out.

Question 7

what are some peptic ulcer symptoms?

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Peptic ulcer: Symptoms are abdominal bloating/burning/pain , belching, feeling of fullness, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, unexplained weight loss.

Question 8

what're some safe foods for a peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

JUST AVOID: Alcohol, smoking, spicy foods. Eat small amounts more frequently, so as to not distend that irritated tissue too much.

Question 9

describe sign and symptoms of peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Varied or none: Pud may present with abd pain, bleeding, nausea/vomiting, early satiety, anorexia or no symptoms at all.

Question 10

which medicine is the best for peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

What can you afford?: Best medicine for anyone is something that you can afford whether thru insurance or just cash pay. Next does this medicine actually do what you need it to do. Using epocrates.Com & drugs.Com, look for proton pump inhibitors & h2 blockers to treat stomach ulcers. Some are available over-the-counter w/o prescription at lower strength. Go see your doc to confirm diagnosis & search for h pylori.

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