Current and Future Treatments, Prevention, Diagnosis on Peptic Ulcer

Abstract

Peptic ulcer was one of the most common diseases that affect the sub mucosal layer in the stomach and duodenum. They are mainly of two types acute and chronic. Certain factors also affect peptic ulcers such as Helicobacter pylori infection, NSAID medications, stress, alcohol, smoking, diet, genetics, and hormones. There are some tests for the diagnosis of peptic ulcer such as endoscopy, CT scan, stool blood test, MRI etc. And drugs like antacids, H2 blockers, acid pump inhibitors, and antibiotics may be prescribed to treat peptic ulcers. For the risk of peptic ulcer and its prevention, people should avoid the consumption of tobacco products and alcohol, use of aspirin and NSAID.