Treatments for Peptic Ulcer DiseaseThe treatment and management of peptic ulcers involves lifestyle changes, medications, alternative and complementary therapies, and surgery. The goals of treatment include:
Treatment may involve the following: REFERENCES:H. pylori and peptic ulcers. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse website. Available at: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hpylori/index.aspx. Updated April 30, 2012. Accessed April 29, 2013. Meurer LN, Bower DJ. Management of helicobacter pylori infection. Am Fam Physician. 2002;65(7):1327-36. Peptic ulcer disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what. Updated April 22, 2013. Accessed April 29, 2013. Understanding peptic ulcer disease. American Gastroenterological Association website. Available at: http://www.gastro..... Published April 23, 2010. Accessed April 29, 2013.
Last reviewed April 2013 by Daus Mahnke, MD; Brian Randall, MD |