Hello dear I understand your concern Duodenal ulcer is not serious disease take proper treatment under the advice of the gastroenterologist and it will heal in the 6-8 week. Following are the most common causes: H. pylori infection, chronic NSAID(analgesic) drug use, increase the acidity, stress, anxiety being the most common causes. If treatment will not taken properly then ulcer may penetrate deeply leading to complications. Take pump inhibitors like pantoprazole or rabeprazole Anti H. Pylori regimen may have to be taken after urea breath test or endoscopy. Take more yogurt and buttermilk Avoid spicy/oily and fatty food. Avoid stress, doe regualr exercise and meditation Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Dr. Sagar