Peptic Ulcer Disease Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Diet

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You can help speed the healing of your ulcer and prevent it from coming back if you quit smoking and limit alcohol. Continued use of medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen may increase the chance of your ulcer coming back.

Ignoring symptoms of an ulcer is not a good idea. This condition needs to be treated. While symptoms can go away for a short time, you may still have an ulcer. Left untreated, an ulcer can cause life-threatening problems. Even with treatment, some ulcers may come back and may need more treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about peptic ulcer disease:	What is peptic ulcer disease? What are the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease? Can I prevent peptic ulcers? What will happen if I develop a peptic ulcer? What increases my risk of developing a peptic ulcer? Who is affected by peptic ulcer disease?
Being diagnosed:	How is peptic ulcer disease diagnosed? Are there tests that can determine the cause of a peptic ulcer? Are there other conditions with symptoms similar to peptic ulcers?
Getting treatment:	How are peptic ulcers treated? When should I call a doctor? Can medicines help get rid of a peptic ulcer? Is surgery an option? Are there any other treatments for peptic ulcer disease?
Ongoing concerns:	Will my peptic ulcer return? What kinds of things can I try at home?

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Last Updated: February 24, 2010

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