Acid peptic disease includes a range of conditions where excessive stomach acid causes damage to the digestive tract. The most common conditions are peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastritis. Symptoms often include heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. The condition is primarily caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and the overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Treatment typically involves medications to reduce stomach acid, antibiotics for H. pylori infections, and lifestyle changes, such as diet modification and stress management.

Procedures & Interventions

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

PPIs like omeprazole and pantoprazole are used to reduce stomach acid production, allowing ulcers and damaged tissues to heal.

Antibiotic Therapy

If H. pylori infection is present, antibiotics like amoxicillin or clarithromycin are prescribed to eliminate the bacteria.

Antacids and H2 Blockers

Medications such as ranitidine and famotidine can reduce stomach acid levels and provide relief from symptoms.

Endoscopic Therapy

For severe ulcers or bleeding, endoscopy may be used to remove or cauterize the ulcer.

Dietary Modifications

Avoiding spicy, acidic, or greasy foods can help reduce symptoms, while eating smaller, more frequent meals can reduce stomach acid production.

PPIs like omeprazole and pantoprazole are used to reduce stomach acid production, allowing ulcers and damaged tissues to heal.

If H. pylori infection is present, antibiotics like amoxicillin or clarithromycin are prescribed to eliminate the bacteria.

Medications such as ranitidine and famotidine can reduce stomach acid levels and provide relief from symptoms.

For severe ulcers or bleeding, endoscopy may be used to remove or cauterize the ulcer.

Avoiding spicy, acidic, or greasy foods can help reduce symptoms, while eating smaller, more frequent meals can reduce stomach acid production.

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