Question 1

what's a stomach ulcer???

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Erosion: Of the epithelium of the stomach .Usually  from acid. Likely will have burning pain on eating. Usually treated with antacids or proton pump inhibitors

Question 2

what causes stomach ulcer?

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Many causes: Aside from commonly used medication such as nsaids (ibuprofen/motrin/aleve) and aspirin, smoking and alcohol use, you should also be evaluated for a bacteria called helicobacter pylori which has been associated with ulcers.

Question 3

can stomach ulcer be cured?

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Yes: Stomach ulcer can be cured by......Zantac/ Prilosec etc. If Pylory infection is the cause...it can be cleared by 2-3wks of antibiotic combo.

Question 4

i got stomach ulcer what i do?

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See doctor.: Have you seen a doctor or a GI specialist and have you been scoped. If not you need to see one and get a definitive diagnosis then you can be treated. It looks like you have been taking OTC H2 blockers. So see your doctor.

Question 5

what are stomach ulcer symptoms?

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Abdominal Pain: Nausea, vomiting are some of the vely symptoms.  Ulcers can also be relatively painless, and present just as bleeding.  Stools can become black, tarry and foul smelling- reflecting the presence of blood.
If this should happen, see a dr. Immediately.

Question 6

how can you cure a stomach ulcer?

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PPI's and avoidance: Ulcers if bleeding can be treated if they are cauterized during endoscopy.  But basic way to treat ulcer is with meds called ppi's- this is nexium, protonix, dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) prevacid, prilosec...Etc. This keeps the acid down and allows ulcer time to heal. Avoiding things that make ulcer worse also helps-like alcohol, nsaids or Aspirin or steroids  or smoking etc. If assoc w h.Pylori-treating this helps.

Question 7

can you get a stomach ulcer twice?

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Yes: It depends what kind of ulcer one has. If the ulcer has not healed completely but patient feel better or symptoms free, the ulcer can come again.

Question 8

how can you detect a stomach ulcer?

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Endoscopy: This is usually diagnosed by a gastroscopy.

Question 9

what are the tests for stomach ulcer?

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Perhaps: Gold standard is endoscope, but sometimes they do helicobactet pylori testing, urea breath testing, ct, MRI, blood work first . See your doctor

Question 10

what are stomach ulcer friendly foods?

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See answer: Eat a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups. Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy foods. Whole grains include whole-wheat breads, cereals, pasta, and brown rice. Choose lean meats, poultry (chicken and turkey), fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. A healthy meal plan is low in unhealthy fats, salt, and added sugar. Healthy fats include olive oil and canola oil.

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