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I think my mom might have a peptic ulcer. how do we proceed?
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Anti-acids: You should try otc Omeprazole or Prilosec for 2 weeks. If your pain does not get better after taking it regularly for 2 weeks, you should see your doctor. You should also avoid alcohol, NSAID like ibuprofen, aleve, (naproxen) aspirin, caffeine, spicy food, smoking. They can all aggravate an ulcer.
Answered 6/30/2014
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