Peptic Ulcers (cont.)
Medical Author:
Michael W Stratemeier, MD
Coauthor:
Lisa Vignogna, MD
Medical Editor:
John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEPJohn P. Cunha, DO, is a U.S. board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Cunha's educational background includes a BS in Biology from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and a DO from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO. He completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. IN THIS ARTICLE
Peptic Ulcers TreatmentChoice of treatment depends on whether the ulcer is caused by infection with H pylori. Correct diagnosis is key to whether a treatment works or not. If the bacteria are the cause, treatment focuses on killing the infection. Regardless of whether the bacteria are the cause, reducing acid in the stomach is another important focus of treatment. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Peptic Ulcers
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Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common disorder that affects millions of individuals in the United States each year.
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