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    People who are more likely to get ulcers are those infected with H. pylori bacteria, take NSAIDs regularly, drink alcohol frequently, or are over age 50. To treat an ulcer, a person should eliminate smoking, drinking, and NSAID use if applicable. Treatment options include proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, endoscopy to treat bleeding ulcers, or surgery.

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    People who are more likely to get ulcers are those infected with H. pylori bacteria, take NSAIDs regularly, drink alcohol frequently, or are over age 50. To treat an ulcer, a person should eliminate smoking, drinking, and NSAID use if applicable. Treatment options include proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, endoscopy to treat bleeding ulcers, or surgery.

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    People who are more likely to get ulcers are those infected with H. pylori bacteria, take NSAIDs regularly, drink alcohol frequently, or are over age 50. To treat an ulcer, a person should eliminate smoking, drinking, and NSAID use if applicable. Treatment options include proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, endoscopy to treat bleeding ulcers, or surgery.

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    Peptic

    Who are more likely to get ulcers?


    Ulcers

    Are infected with the H. pylori bacterium


    Take NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen
    Drink alcohol regularly
    Are age 50 or older

    How to treat an ulcer.


    To treat an ulcer, first eliminate substances that can be
    causing the ulcers. If you smoke or drink alcohol, dont.
    If the ulcer is believed to be caused by the use of NSAIDs.

    Possible medications:
    Proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
    Antibiotics
    Upper endoscopy. Some bleeding ulcers can be treated
    through an endoscope.
    Surgery.

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