Is antral ulcer curable?

For the establishment of a peptic ulcer, dehydration and fixation of the tissue by gastric acid are necessary, and ulcers are usually cured by controlling the gastric acid secretion with PPI or H2-RA.

What causes ulcers in the antrum?

The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers.

Can Stomach ulcers be treated with surgery?

You’ll need emergency surgery to close a perforated ulcer, or holes in the wall of your stomach or duodenum (the first part of your small intestine). Some people opt for surgery to lower the amount of stomach acid their body puts out.

Do gastric ulcers heal on their own?

Even without treatment, some ulcers will heal by themselves. And even with treatment, ulcers sometimes come back. Certain factors such as cigarette smoking and continued use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of ulcers coming back.

What are the treatment options for antral ulcers?

Gastric antral ulcer should be treated appropriately to reduce the risk of life threatening complications. Treatment needs multidisciplinary approach. H. pylori infection should be treated. Antibacterial medicines are used for its eradication. Simultaneously proton pump inhibitors are prescribed to the patient.

How does an antral ulcer cause stomach pain?

H. pylori bacteria live in the mucous layer of the stomach. It causes inflammation in the lining of stomach. The acid secreted by the stomach lining corrodes the lesion which may lead to an open ulcer. Patient suffering from antral ulcer has severe pain in stomach region, nausea, anemia, vomiting of blood etc.

What’s the best treatment for a peptic ulcer?

Gastric ulcers that fulfill the criteria to be peptic ulcers (ie, occur in the antrum in the presence of excess luminal acid, with or without a coexisting duodenal ulcer) are best treated with a histamine H2-receptor antagonist.

How often should you take an antacid for an ulcer?

Antacids relieve symptoms, promote ulcer healing, and reduce recurrence. They are relatively inexpensive but must be taken 5 to 7 times/day. The optimal antacid regimen for ulcer healing seems to be 15 to 30 mL of liquid or 2 to 4 tablets 1 h and 3 h after each meal and at bedtime.