Peptic Ulcer

Managing Your Symptoms

There are no dietary changes that help ulcers heal and although there is no evidence that caffeine and alcohol cause ulcers, they are gastric irritants ingesting them in moderation may be helpful.

Smoking can lead to ulcers.

There are certain medications that can be very irritating to the stomach and can cause ulcers. If you have had a medication-induced ulcer before, it is important to avoid aspirin (ASA), Plavix and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs if possible. If you have to take these medications then you should also take a medication called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to try and prevent a drug induced ulcer.