What Is an Ulcer?
10. What Treatment Options Are Available for Ulcers?
You shouldn’t attempt to treat an ulcer on your own. To prevent complications, you should consult with your doctor to determine how serious your ulcer is and how important it is to receive treatment. Remember, ulcers can be dangerous if they are not treated. If an ulcer gets deep or large and affects the vessels around it, you could develop a life-threatening bleed.
Fortunately, you have many options available to you when it comes to treating ulcers. These include medications such as antibiotics, H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth. If medications don’t work, surgery may be required to remove a serious ulcer that keeps coming back and doesn’t respond to medications. Some supplements may also help relieve your symptoms, but it’s important to talk to your doctor about any ulcer supplements before you begin taking them. Since the supplement industry isn’t regulated very closely, you need to do your due diligence before taking any supplement for your ulcer symptoms.
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