Question 1

if you had a hole in your stomach lining, would it be able to heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Yes. But a free perforation may make one very sick before it has time to heal. An ulcer can heal itself but usually acid suppression is needed along with treatment of hpylori if present an avoidance of nsaids.

Question 2

what happens if there was a hole in your stomach lining, would it be able to heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Usually not.: A perforation of the stomach is usually a surgical emergency. If not repaired quickly, patients can often get extremely sick from peritonitis. It is usually not safe to observe someone without surgery in that setting. Hope that helps.

Question 3

how long does it take for stomach/esophageal lining to heal after biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually biopsy it taken from a site that looks abnormal. Depending on the abnormality it may take variable time to heal. Normal mucosa would heal in less than a week.

Question 4

im ttreated hpylori 2 months back had an endoscopy last week doc said my stomach lining is inflamed ..how much time it take to heal ?

Accepted Answer

Visual inflammation: Your GI should have done biopsies from our stomach lining to recheck presence of  H. Pylori. If you have already been treated with appropriate antibiotics then need to continue proton pump inhibitor treatment for 2-3 more months.

Question 5

does apple cider vinegar help to heal the stomach lining?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I can't think of a mechanism, and given that literally hundreds of different, hard-to-verify claims are made for the stuff, you'd do well to comply with any medical treatment that's been offered and consider your use of the vinegar to be experimental.

Question 6

what supplements can i take w/ dexilant to help heal the lining in my stomach due to nsaid damage? stopped all pain relievers months ago.

Accepted Answer

Many good choices: There are many supplements designed to help heal an inflamed stomach, containing ingredients like Glutamine, N-acetyl-glucosamine, Aloe vera, slippery elm, marshmallow root and DGL. 
My favorite is GI Revive by Designs For Health, but Similase for Sensitive Stomachs and Intestinal Repair Complex by Nutra BioGenesis are also good. You can readily purchase these online.

Question 7

does carafate (sucralfate) help heal my damaged stomach lining from gastritis? also, i am on levothyroxine... does carafate (sucralfate) interfere with synthroid absorption?

Accepted Answer

Carafate (sucralfate): Carafate (sucralfate) certainly may help with the healing of inflamed gastric lining and is often used in the treatment of gastric ulcers and gastritis. However, it can certainly interfere with the absorption of other medications particularly levothyroxine. Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach at least two hours before other medications to ensure complete and proper absorption.

Question 8

can hydracodene like 5-325 start eating ur stomach lining?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrocodone has tylenol (acetaminophen) this does not affect stomach lining but it is harmful to liver if you have liver issues.

Question 9

had a ugi and have stomach lining problems. getting treated. what are the chances of me getting another ugi to find out if the meds have worked?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But have to give meds/treatment adequate time before repeat study (say 6-12 months). May be done sooner if condition not improving or worsens. Insurance provider may also place limits on when/if repeat study is done. Discuss with treating doc. May prefer recheck with endoscopy.

Question 10

had a ugd and have stomach lining problems. getting treated. what are the chances of me getting another ugd to find out if the meds have worked?

Accepted Answer

Stomach: Great question!  by ugd, i'm wondering if you had an upper GI barium swallow or upper GI endoscopy?  If your symptoms are not resolving, further testing may be needed in the near future.  If your symptoms have resolved, your doctor may periodically want to monitor you depending on the outcome of your initial test.  When all else fails, make an appointment and ask your doc.  They will know.

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How long does it take for stomach/esophageal lining to heal after biopsy?

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Im ttreated hpylori 2 months back had an endoscopy last week doc said my stomach lining is inflamed ..how much time it take to heal ?

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Does apple cider vinegar help to heal the stomach lining?

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What supplements can i take w/ dexilant to help heal the lining in my stomach due to nsaid damage? stopped all pain relievers months ago.

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Does carafate (sucralfate) help heal my damaged stomach lining from gastritis? also, i am on levothyroxine... does carafate (sucralfate) interfere with synthroid absorption?

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Can hydracodene like 5-325 start eating ur stomach lining?

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Had a ugi and have stomach lining problems. getting treated. what are the chances of me getting another ugi to find out if the meds have worked?

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Had a ugd and have stomach lining problems. getting treated. what are the chances of me getting another ugd to find out if the meds have worked?

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