A 32-year-old member asked:
what is a remedy for a stomach ulcer?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
If you have a: documented gastric ulcer - would recommend use of traditional approaches over remedies. Take care.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
I have a stomach ulcer is it safe for me to fly on a transcontinental flight?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jonathan Leibowitz answered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Yes: Why not? As long as your not active bleeding!
careful with the booze - and stay away from airplane food - wont help the situation!
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Is there a way that you can find out if you have a stomach ulcer without going to the doctor?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sidney Vinson answered
Gastroenterology 27 years experience
No: The only way to know for sure is to look.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
How to treat a stomach ulcer?
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Dr. Nicole Bressler answered
Emergency Medicine 9 years experience
PPIs: The most common treatment for stomach ulcers is a proton pump inhibitor (ex. Omeprazole) they prevent your stomach from making too much acid, allowing your ulcer to heal. Some ulcers are caused by a bacteria and will need to be treated with antibiotics along with the ppi. Make an appointment with your doctor to determine the source of the ulcer and what treatment is best for you.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
What are the syptoms for a stomach ulcer?
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Dr. Danny Proffitt answered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
Gnawing pain/None: Interestingly, one can have a severe gnawing pain in the middle and upper stomach and some have no symptoms at all. Usually painful and will go away at times with use of antacids, Zantac (ranitidine) type drugs, Prilosec type drugs and food. If you are concerned about an ulcer, please see your pcp or GI doctor. There are tests to help find out and procedures to help diagnosis and heal. Cancer can cause it!
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What would be the most effective remedy for cure stomach ulcer?
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Dr. Trachella Johnson foy answered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
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.
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