Treatment of gastric ulcer

The defeat of the gastric mucosa as a result of the action of acid is called a stomach ulcer. The disease is chronic. It becomes more aggravated more often in the autumn and in the spring. The main reason for the development of the disease lies in the imbalance between the protective functions of the body and aggressive factors. In other words, the mucus of the stomach can not cope with hydrochloric acid and enzymes.

Treatment of gastric ulcer

Treatment of the disease is determined by a qualified doctor. For each patient, therapy is individual. A set of medicines depends on many factors: the age of the patient, the general condition of the organism, the attendant ailments, the peculiarities of the course of the ulcer (in which particular part of the organ it was formed, which is the appearance prescription). In any case, the treatment of stomach ulcers is complex. The causes of the disease are several: infection with a bacterium, stressful situations, eating disorders. So, the correct treatment of stomach ulcers should be aimed at eliminating each of these negative phenomena.

First of all, it is necessary to create a calm for the patient, excluding any experiences. Further, physical overload should be avoided. And, of course, very important is the medical treatment of stomach ulcers. With an exacerbation of the disease without medications simply can not do. Requires the following medicines:

1. Means aimed at lowering the acidity of the juice and protecting the mucous organ from the negative effects of acid.

2. Preparations, normalizing the motility of the stomach and intestine duodenum.

3. Stimulators of ulcer healing and mucosal repair.

4. Spasmolytic agents (with severe pain).

5. Calming drugs in the presence of psychological disorders.

6. Means for the destruction of a specific bacterium.

At the first stage, the treatment of stomach ulcers requires the appointment of drugs that can fight the aggressive action of acid. Used drugs that reduce gastric secretion, neutralizing the acid and protecting the acid from the wall of the body.

To reduce the production of gastric juice used drugs: "Omeprazole", "Roxatidine", "Famotidine", "Nizatidine." Acid blockers can be prescribed exclusively by a gastroenterologist. The recommended drug should be taken by the course, strictly observing the dosage.

To the next group of drugs in the treatment of gastric ulcers are agents that neutralize the effect of acid on the mucosa. They are called antacids. These include drugs: Maalox, Almagel, and Fosfalugel. Antatsida have a quick effect. Therefore, such funds are prescribed mainly during the period of exacerbations.

Medications that reduce the acidity of gastric juice, and neutralize its effect, are used in case of increased acidity. In some cases, the ulcer can also occur against a background of low acidity. This happens if the gastric mucosa is too sensitive and can not withstand even the most minimal effect of acid. In this case, to protect the mucosa shows gastroprotectors. They cover the shell of the body with a protective film. The film protects the wound from corrosion. The group of gastroprotectors includes preparations: De-nol, Bismofalk, Venter.

It is very important to protect the stomach not only from acid damage, but also from exposure to bacteria. A suitable preparation in this case is "De-nol". In parallel with this medicine, the doctor prescribes an antibiotic. For example, "Metranidozol", "Oxacillin", "Furazolidon."

Effective treatment of stomach ulcers depends on the correctness of the diagnosis, competent appointment, strict adherence to the recommendations of the doctor.