How is peptic ulcer disease treated abroad

Peptic ulcer is a chronic pathological process of damage to the stomach or duodenum with the formation of ulcerative defects on the mucous membrane of these organs. According to some data, the risk of developing pathology exists in 11-14% of men and in 8-11% of women.

Most often, the development of the disease is provoked by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

The cause of the disease may also be:

• taking NSAIDs;
• diabetes mellitus and chronic gastritis;
• alcohol abuse;
• frequent stress.

Pathology is dangerous with a number of serious complications: bleeding, perforation of the organ wall, degeneration into a tumor.

But modern methods of therapy in most cases give a favorable prognosis for the course of the disease. The main thing is to seek help on time and follow all medical recommendations.

Methods of treatment of peptic ulcer disease abroad

In clinics in countries such as Israel or Germany, good results are achieved thanks to the well-coordinated work of a whole group of specialists: gastroenterologists, diagnosticians, laboratory assistants, nutritionists.

An integrated approach is applied to the treatment of the disease, aimed at preserving the function of the gastrointestinal tract to the fullest extent possible and preventing complications.

Depending on the patient's condition, therapy is performed using conservative and surgical methods. A diet is also required.

Conservative treatment

If a patient is taking NSAIDs, it is recommended that they temporarily suspend their intake. Even if these medications are not the cause of the ulcer, they can provoke the development of unpleasant symptoms.

Of the medicines prescribed:

• antibiotics for the detection of Helicobacter pylori;
• medications that suppress the production of acid in the stomach;
• antacids that reduce overall acidity;
• mucosal repair products;
• vitamins.

If there is no effect, the patient may be offered surgery.

Surgical treatment methods

Today, surgeons abroad practically do not resort to oral surgery. For treatment, gentle methods are used that minimize interference with the body, are easily tolerated by patients and significantly shorten the recovery period.

Popular methods of therapy include:

• Endoscopic treatment is performed using an endoscope that is inserted into the affected organ to remove necrotic tissue, fibrin, and more from the ulcer. To restore the mucosa, drug injections are performed. The procedure is practically painless. 4-6 sessions are usually enough to improve the condition.
• Laparoscopic surgery is a gentle surgical method. It is performed using a laparoscope through small punctures in the abdominal wall. During the operation, the surgeon excises the edges of the ulcer and performs its suturing. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. The recovery period takes about 7 days.

The reviews of most patients who have undergone treatment abroad indicate that they returned home healthy and forgot about the unpleasant disease forever.