Patient's question:
Often have stomach pain at night; half of the stomach has been removed, and there is also vomiting blood. Suspected Helicobacter pylori-induced gastric ulcer. Is the condition serious?Doctor's answer:
Currently, the main three categories of drugs that can be used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers together include:(1) Acid-suppressing and antacid agents, famotidine, cimetidine, roxatidine, magnesium oxide, and sucralfate.
(2) Helicobacter pylori eradication drugs.
(3) Mucosal protective agents, such as Mezim S granules, sucralfate, Gelusil, misoprostol (Pentasa), and prostaglandin E2 analogs.
For gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by excessive gastric acid and Helicobacter pylori infection, all four categories of drugs can be used, but the first two are the foundation. It is hoped that patients can follow their doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment while also paying attention to dietary issues.