Peptic ulcers are treated with lifestyle changes and medicine. Some people may need surgery. The goals of treatment are to:
- Clear an H. pylori infection if present
- Ease symptoms
- Help ulcers heal
- Avoid health problems, such as bleeding
- Lower the risk of ulcers coming back
Treatment may be:
Lifestyle changesMedicationsAlternative and complementary therapiesSurgeryReferences
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Peptic ulcer disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/peptic-ulcer-disease. Accessed May 4, 2022.
Peptic ulcer disease. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease. Accessed May 4, 2022.
Peptic ulcers (stomach ulcers). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/peptic-ulcers-stomach-ulcers/all-content. Accessed May 4, 2022.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
- Update Date: 05/04/2022