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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with peptic ulcers.

30 doctors weighed in across 19 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do remember that taking nsaids like Ibuprofen or advil, (ibuprofen) can increase your risk of developing ulcers.

Answered 10/25/2015

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Regular food and eating habits don't go to bed immediately after eating no heavy meal as dinner.

Answered 10/11/2017

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Ignore: Don't smoke. Don't eat immediately before bed. Avoid spicy and acidic foods.

Answered 4/23/2020

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Dr. Stuart Erner answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Peptic ulcers are caused by helicobacter pylori. Get a check up and get tested to see if you need Rx.

Answered 5/21/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Don't take NSAID medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. They can cause internal bleeding.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Talk to your doctor about getting tested for H. pylori, and treated if positive.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Don't take aspirin , Advil , Motrin, Aleve (naproxen) , or any other NSAID,if you have Peptic Ulcer Dz.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Recurrent ulcers often are caused by a bacterial infection (helicobacter) that is easily treated.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Ignore: Avoid taking anti-inflammatory meds( for example ibuprofen) to avoid ulcer bleeding.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Ignore: DO take all Rx prescribed for full course; DON'T ignore advise regarding NSAID's, tobacco, alcohol.

Answered 10/24/2015

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Do follow dr advice about meds and diet to get well.

Answered 7/16/2014

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Avoidance of caffeine, alcohol, smoking, non-steroidal pain pills will help prevent/treat ulcers.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Could be non ulcer dyspepsia. A postive H Pylori test does not mean you have an ulcer.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Ignore: Do get examined and tested. Do take medication as advised. Don't use alcohol, aspirin or NSAIDS.

Answered 11/1/2014

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Ignore: Avoid NSAIDS if you have peptic ulcers.

Answered 2/23/2015

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Avoid: Avoid caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol, Aspirin and NSAID medications.

Answered 5/31/2015

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Ignore: Diet and habit control with no red sauces , no caffeine, no alcohol and no tobacco.

Answered 8/2/2015

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Ignore: Do take medication as prescribed Don't take NSAIDs or smoke Do see GI if not getting better.

Answered 10/25/2015

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Ignore: Do not smoke, it retards healing Try and take regular meal on time Avoid NSAIDS Avoid foods that cau.

Answered 3/24/2018

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