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# Tackle the root of the issue. Ulcers need to be healed by addressing the underlying condition of the ulcer specific to you. That's why it is important to get a proper diagnosis and follow through with your doctor's recommended treatment. Most treatments involve medication, eliminating the cause of the ulcer and dietary changes.[[Image:Treat Ulcers Step 4 Version 3.jpg|center]]
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# Tackle the root of the issue. Ulcers need to be healed by addressing the underlying condition of the ulcer specific to you. That's why it is important to get a proper diagnosis and follow through with your doctor's recommended treatment. Most treatments involve medication, eliminating the cause of the ulcer and dietary changes.[[Image:Treat Ulcers Step 4 Version 3.jpg|center]]
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#*Often, H. pylori infection is to blame, in which case the doctor will prescribe an antibiotic to help eradicate it. Since treating H. pylori requires a combination therapy, you will also be prescribed a proton-pump inhibitor like omeprazole (Prilosec) or an H2 agonist (Pepcid), which blocks the production of acid in your stomach and allows your stomach to heal.<ref>https://ift.tt/2sfSRDu>
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#*Often, H. pylori infection is to blame, in which case the doctor will prescribe an antibiotic to help eradicate it. Since treating H. pylori requires a combination therapy, you will also be prescribed a proton-pump inhibitor like omeprazole (Prilosec) or an H2 agonist (Pepcid), which blocks the production of acid in your stomach and allows your stomach to heal.<ref>https://ift.tt/2sfSRDu>
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#Sucralfate is also used often to treat ulcers.<ref>https://ift.tt/2QResMK>
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#*Sucralfate is also used often to treat ulcers.<ref>https://ift.tt/2QResMK>
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#*In extreme cases, surgery may be necessary, especially if complications develop as a result of ulcers that go too long without treatment.
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#*In extreme cases, surgery may be necessary, especially if complications develop as a result of ulcers that go too long without treatment.
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# Avoid taking NSAIDs and aspirin. Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause ulcers and can exacerbate the symptoms. Avoid taking NSAIDS while you have an active ulcer and for extended periods of time thereafter.[[Image:Treat Ulcers Step 5 Version 3.jpg|center]]
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# Avoid taking NSAIDs and aspirin. Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause ulcers and can exacerbate the symptoms. Avoid taking NSAIDS while you have an active ulcer and for extended periods of time thereafter.[[Image:Treat Ulcers Step 5 Version 3.jpg|center]]
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