Duodenal ulcer and h. pylori

Posted by kathie1234 @kathie1234, Dec 13, 2024

I was having stomach pain that got better after I ate. I went to the immediate care clinic and the doctor said he thought it was a duodenal ulcer and prescribed pantoprozole and sucralfate. When I saw my regular doctor I asked if I should be tested for h. pylori and she said pylori doesn't cause duodenal ulcers.
Has anybody else heard this? Everything I have found so far indicates that pylori causes ulcers but makes no distinction for duodenal ulcers.
I will appreciate any input.

thanks

Kathie

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kathie1234 | @kathie1234 | Jan 8, 2025

In reply to @bxavier1 "Hihi. Are there stressors in your life? Stress is often the causation of ulcer" + (show)

Yes so at least that may be making it worse.

bxavier1 | @bxavier1 | Jan 8, 2025

In reply to @kathie1234 "Hi I've tested negative for h. pylori and am wondering what else causes a duodenal ulcer?" + (show)

Agree

bxavier1 | @bxavier1 | Jan 8, 2025

In reply to @kathie1234 "Yes so at least that may be making it worse." + (show)

I know how that feels. I hope u feel better. As in my case my h pylori is killing me. Hard to express my feelings
Wishing u all the best. Speedy recovery

riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Jan 9, 2025

In reply to @kathie1234 "Hi I've tested negative for h. pylori and am wondering what else causes a duodenal ulcer?" + (show)

Don’t take aspirin or ibuprofen. Don’t eat spicy foods and cut the acid. Take a PPI to cure it. Ask your doctor if you should take it.

riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Jan 9, 2025

In reply to @kathie1234 "Hi I've tested negative for h. pylori and am wondering what else causes a duodenal ulcer?" + (show)

Also cut out booze, soda and smoking.

kathie1234 | @kathie1234 | Jan 9, 2025

In reply to @bxavier1 "I know how that feels. I hope u feel better. As in my case my h..." + (show)

Thanks appreciate it.

kathie1234 | @kathie1234 | Jan 9, 2025

In reply to @riflemanz64 "Don’t take aspirin or ibuprofen. Don’t eat spicy foods and cut the acid. Take a PPI..." + (show)

Hi I'm taking pantoprazole and sucralfate and it seems to help.

larry68 | @larry68 | Mar 8 5:34pm

In reply to @riflemanz64 "Don’t take aspirin or ibuprofen. Don’t eat spicy foods and cut the acid. Take a PPI..." + (show)

@riflemanz64 What is PPI?

riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Mar 8 6:25pm

Proton pump inhibitor.
Pantaprazole, omperazole etc.
they reduce the acid from your stomach.

Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | Mar 9 5:29am

In reply to @larry68 "@riflemanz64 What is PPI?" + (show)

Hi, @larry68
There are several different proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). @riflemanz64 lists a couple.

Here is some general information about how they may help acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) and peptic ulcer:
- Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) Overiew
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-proton-pump-inhibitors-generally-safe-when-used-as-directed/

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