How long do stomach ulcers last? And are there home remedies to treat them?!
Question:
How long do stomach ulcers last? And are there home remedies to treat them?
Answers:
Stomach ulcers, or gastric ulcers, cannot be cured, only treated. Helicobacter Pylori is most common cause of ulcers; other causes include chronic ASA or other NSAIDS, steroids, alcohol abuse, ingestion of erosive substances, or tobacco use. The pain associated with gastric ulcers is generally increased with eating. The best recommendation is to limit intake of acidic foods, alcohol, certain spices (chili, cayenne, and black pepper), and caffeine, and also avoid large meals, especially before lying down. If your ulcer pain cannot be alleviated by an inexpensive over-the-counter medication, such as Maalox, you may need to see your physician and get a prescription for protonics, but I've found that in comparison to protonics, prilosec works just as well (and it's not $15 per pill :-)