children s health issues
Peptic Ulcer in Children
Treatment of Peptic Ulcer
Reduction of stomach acid ForHelicobacter pyloriinfection, antibiotics and medications to reduce stomach acid The main goal of peptic ulcer treatment is to reduce stomach acid. Medications that reduce acid include proton pump inhibitors, histamine-2 (H2) blockers, and antacids (see table). It is also important to reduce things that increase acid production. For example, children should be kept away fromcaffeineand secondhand smoke. Children who are infected withHelicobacter pyloriare given antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria and a proton pump inhibitor to reduce stomach acid. Surgery may be needed if a complication is present or if the ulcers return. 