Peptic ulcer occurs when the stomach acid erodes the inner surface of your stomach or intestines. There are various reasons why peptic ulcer occurs, such as over intake of painkillers, anti-inflammatory pain relievers including aspiring and infection caused by bacteria H. Pylori. 

Some of the common symptoms include pain which can be dull in the chest or upper abdomen area, belching, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, passing excessive amounts of gas, or vomiting. If these ulcers are left untreated, it  can lead to painful sores that bleed causing complications.

The treatment usually includes a combination of medications to decrease stomach acid production and antibiotics to eliminate the infection.

Dr. Vinod K Mishra, a senior Gastroenterologist, talks about the treatment of peptic ulcers in the following video in Hindi. Watch now to know more about:

  1. What are the two categories of peptic ulcer?
  2. What is the treatment in case of Helicobacter pylori infection?
  3. What is triple antibiotic therapy?
  4. How to treat peptic ulcer that occurs as a side effect of painkillers/NSAIDs?
  5. What are the scenarios in which surgery is opted?

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