What Is a Gastric Ulcer?
8. Prevention
Protecting yourself from H. pylori infections can help to lower your risk of developing a gastric ulcer. This means washing your hands regularly, keeping surfaces clean, and being particularly careful when preparing food and drinks. This is not a sure way of preventing it, and doctors are not even sure exactly how it is spread, but it can at least help to move the odds in your favor.
Avoiding using certain medications can also help to decrease your risk of getting gastric ulcers. You should speak with a doctor first if you do need to take any medication and you are at risk of developing gastric ulcers.
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