How long does it take to heal a stomach ulcer

Gastric ulcers are usually cured by regular anti-ulcer treatment for 6-8 weeks. That is, the total course of treatment for gastric ulcer is 6-8 weeks, and the PPI class combined with bismuth combined with rehabilitation new liquid is routinely given. The total course of treatment for H2 receptor antagonists is also 6-8 weeks. In addition, if the gastric ulcer is caused by H. pylori infection, formal quadruple therapy to eradicate H. pylori is also given. the course of treatment for HP eradication is 10-14 days. At the end of HP eradication treatment, anti-ulcer therapy with the above mentioned drugs needs to be continued up to 6-8 weeks. Gastroscopy review is also required at the end of treatment, as patients with gastric ulcers are at potential risk of malignancy and gastroscopy review is recommended regardless of the presence of complications, as well as to test whether H. pylori has been eradicated.