Peptic Ulcer Treatment in Dubai
Yugen Care offers treatment of peptic ulcers in Dubai with adequate pain relief for those who suffer from stomach or intestinal ulcers. Our gastroenterologists employ effective diagnostic tools to determine the extent of the ulcer and work out specific management that may involve the prescription of medicines that decrease acid formation in the stomach. Also, we offer advice on how to change a person’s lifestyle and diet to promote a healthy digestive system. It also helps to minimise the possibility of symptoms recurring, making the patient as comfortable as possible as Yugen Care focuses on patients’ unique needs.
What is it?
A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine.
There are two types of peptic ulcers:
Gastric ulcer: occurs in the stomach.
Duodenal ulcer: occurs in the first part of the small intestine.
Procedure Info At A Glance
| Diagnostic procedures | Ultrasound + Labs + gastroscopy |
| Is it painful? | No |
| Is there any downtime? | No |
| How long does the procedure take? | |
| When can I see the results? | |
| How often should I do it? |
Causes:
- The most common cause of ulcers is infection of the stomach by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). Most people with peptic ulcers have these bacteria living in their digestive tract. Yet, many people who have these bacteria in their stomach do not develop an ulcer.
- Drinking too much alcohol.
- Regular use of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- Smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco.
- Being very ill, such as being on a breathing machine.
- Radiation treatments.
- Stress.
- A rare condition, called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, causes the stomach to produce too much acid, leading to stomach and duodenal ulcers.
Your health care provider may have other reasons to recommend a colonoscopy.
Causes & Benefits
Cancer Screening
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- Colonoscopy is also used to screen for colon cancer and rectal cancer. Screening involves looking for cancer in individuals who do not have any symptoms of the disease.
- Colonoscopy can also be used to check the colon after cancer treatment.
Checking and Treating Problems
- A colonoscopy may be used to check and, if needed, treat problems such as:
- Colon polyps.
- Tumors.
- Ulcerations.
- Inflammation.
- Diverticula (pouches) along the colon wall.
- Narrowed areas (strictures) of the colon.
- Any objects that might be in the colon.
- It may also be used to find the cause of unexplained, chronic (long-term) diarrhea or bleeding in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
FAQ
What are the symptoms?
Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding.
Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain.
Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, at night and wakes you up, when you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal.
Other symptoms include:
- Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Bloody or dark, tarry stools.
- Chest pain.
- Fatigue.
- Vomiting, possibly bloody.
- Weight loss.
- Ongoing heartburn.
What is the treatment?
- Triple therapy and quadruple therapy.
- When to Contact a Medical Professional?
- Get medical help right away if you:
- Develop sudden, sharp abdominal pain
- Have a rigid, hard abdomen that is tender to touch
- Have symptoms of shock, such as fainting, excessive sweating, or confusion
- Vomit blood or have blood in your stool (especially if it is maroon or dark, tarry black)
- Contact your provider if:
- You feel dizzy or lightheaded.
- You have ulcer symptoms.