How is a peptic ulcer treated
• Medicines: Your caregiver may give you the following kinds of medicines: • Antacids: You may need antacids to decrease stomach acid. • Antibiotics: Antibiotics may be given to help treat or prevent an infection caused by germs called bacteria. • Antiulcer medicine: This medicine helps decrease the amount of acid that the stomach makes. When taken by mouth, it should not be taken at the same time as antacids. This medicine may not work as well when taken at the same time as antacids. • Surgery: You may need surgery to remove the ulcer. You may also need to have your vagus nerve cut. The vagus nerve is a major nerve in your body. By cutting the vagus nerve, the stomach releases less acid and moves less. This can be less irritating to the stomach wall. Where can I find support and more information? Having a peptic ulcer may be life-changing for you and your family. Accepting that you have a peptic ulcer may be hard. Contact the following for more information: • National Digestive Diseas
