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Gastric Ulcer

Gastric Ulcer

A gastric ulcer is a sore that is found in the lining of the gastrointestinal or GI tract. A germ called Helicobacter pylori often causes gastric ulcers. These germs can let stomach acid through the protective lining of your GI tract. The acid is so strong that it causes a hole in the lining of the GI tract. There are also other causes of peptic ulcers. These include use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or lots of acid as seen in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Gastric ulcers may be treated and managed by drugs and lifestyle changes. The doctor may suggest surgery in cases of bad gastric ulcers.

3 popular Gastric Ulcer drugs
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    Famotidine
    Generic Pepcid
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    Sucralfate
    Generic Carafate
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    Rabeprazole
    Generic Rabeprazole DR Sprinkle, Aciphex
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