Tag: PPIs
Peptic Ulcer Disease: What Causes It and How Antibiotics and Acid Reducers Heal It
Peptic ulcer disease is caused mainly by H. pylori bacteria or NSAIDs. Learn how antibiotics and acid-reducing medications like PPIs work together to heal ulcers, what to expect during treatment, and how to avoid relapse.
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