How to effectively treat stomach ulcers?

The article was written by Master, Doctor Vu Van Quan - Gastroenterologist - Department of General Surgery & Anesthesiology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Stomach ulcers are becoming a nightmare for many people because this disease will leave many dangerous complications that you cannot expect if not treated promptly. In this article, the doctors of Vinmec International General Hospital will help you learn how to effectively treat stomach ulcers. They will tell you how to effectively treat stomach ulcers.

Warning: You must not arbitrarily use any medicine to treat stomach ulcers without the permission of your doctor.
First, you need to go to medical facilities to be examined by doctors and determine the condition and cause of the disease. Based on the diagnosis, your doctor will prescribe medication to treat stomach ulcers for you to use. Usually, the drugs used to treat peptic ulcers are:
● Antacids help neutralize acid in the stomach and duodenum.
● Acid-reducing drugs help reduce acid secretion.
● Proton pump inhibitors help prevent HCL secretion.
● Coating drugs help create a sheath around the ulcer to protect the stomach lining.
HP-killing drug has an effective bactericidal effect.

After taking all the medicine according to the doctor's prescription, the stomach ulcer disease will have different changes depending on the lifestyle as well as the location and disease status of the patient. Therefore, in order to control the condition and determine the right treatment for stomach ulcers, patients need to follow the schedule of follow-up visits the doctor requires.
Usually doctors will prescribe medication according to a prescription for about 2-4 weeks, and will make an appointment for the patient to return to see the results after using that prescription. Patients absolutely do not arbitrarily quit smoking, or cancel the follow-up appointment when seeing that the disease has improved or no longer has any symptoms of stomach ulcer disease, especially the patient absolutely does not re-use the prescription, as well as use the drug. Using another patient's prescription for stomach ulcers, this is extremely bad, sometimes even counterproductive.
If the stomach ulcer has been treated stably, you should still consult your doctor about regular checkups, to prevent the disease from recurring.

Foods that work well in the treatment of stomach ulcers include:
● Turmeric: Turmeric powder combined with honey is a well-known food with uses such as anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer stomach duodenum, while reducing gastric secretion.
● Aloe vera: Using aloe vera juice has the effect of helping to reduce flatulence, laxative,...
● Black turmeric: When using black turmeric powder mixed with warm water, it helps to stimulate digestion, prevent digestion. secretion of gastric juice,...
In addition, many oral herbal remedies are used to help treat stomach ulcers, but these remedies are of unknown origin, so patients need to consult a doctor about the safety. when using.

Lifestyle changes are an effective way to effectively treat stomach ulcers. The following eating and living habits will help improve stomach ulcers significantly:
● Add fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
● Do not smoke and do not use stimulants.
● Do not use alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer.
● Avoid staying up late.
● Keep your mind at ease, avoid stress and anxiety.
● Practice sports that are suitable for your body such as: Walking, yoga,...
● Always eat meals on time.
● Do not use hot spicy foods.
● Eat soft, easy-to-digest foods.