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I want to know if there is any permanent solution for ulcers as I'm taking sompraz 40 whenever I feel gastric. Please suggest me the diet for ulcer and proper medications.
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Life style modification and diet rationalisation.
If some one has recurrent or resistant non healing ulcers...need more work up and therapy based on the outcome.
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time being remain on Medicines...
get evaluation once Covid 19 regulations are removed
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Only endoscopy can rule out or confirm ulcer.
So if u have ulcer proven by endoscopy then u need to be on Sompraz 40 mgs 2 times a day for 6 weeks. And if even after this treatment u have the symptoms like pain then u will need repeat endoscopy.
But if u never had endoscopy then u may not have ulcer and this is only indigestion as symptoms are same for both.
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avoid smoking, spicy fried food and chocolate or coffee.
Take sompraz 40 mgs for 15 days then decrease to 20 mgs for another 15 days.
if u have trouble decreasing dose then use gelusil 2 tsf as and when required
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avoid late dinner and lunch
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Dr. Hardik Shah
Gastroenterologist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Firstly, if you have lo g standing or recurrent symptoms requiring you to take Tab. Sompraz more than 3 times a week, then you should consult your Gastroenterologist and get an upper GI endoscopy evaluation done with Rapid urease test (RUT) for H pylori infection. Also doctor will decide for biopsy if ulcer detected on endoscopy. Avoid spicy, oily and masala food. No cillies or pickles. Take small frequent meals. No smoking, tobacco, alcohol or caffeinated drinks. No painkillers to be taken.
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Dr. Irfan Shera
Gastroenterologist
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Yes there is a definitive treatment for Gastric ulcer,proper diagnosis and cause should be established.Commonest cause is related to H pylori infection with NSAIDs intake.Both issues can be addressed.Besides rare causes can be treated on the basis of underlying etiology.You should undergo Upper GI endoscopy if gastric ulcer found get it biopsy done .proper treatment by eradication of hpylori infection and stoping intake of NSAIDs ulcer get healed with 6 weeks,if ulcer persist beyond 12 weeks it is called refractory gastric ulcer,that needs further biopsy and other form of medications.Avoid spicy and greasy food.If you don't have ulcer on Endoscopy,then you needs different line of management for your functional gastric disorder.Hope I Anwer your query
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