Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can A Duodenal Ulcer Be Treated?
I was in hospital a week ago. they found bleeding duodenal ulcer. I came home with sucralfate to take 4 times a day, 1 b4 each meal & at bedtime. I handled the liquid in hospital but the pills I choke on, plus I have pain in my back I think from them. I quit taking after being home a day. I also take pantoprazole, 1 every day. I just want to know if since I am not taking sucralfate, if I can take Tums?
Fri, 27 Oct 2017
Hello,
You can take tums but that will not heal the ulcer. Taking pantoprazole twice a day for 6 weeks could heal the ulcer.
Regards
You can take tums but that will not heal the ulcer. Taking pantoprazole twice a day for 6 weeks could heal the ulcer.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....