Peptic Ulcers

Question

Peptic ulcers:
A) Are found in the stomach and large colon.
B) Are the result of gluten-induced enteropathy.
C) Are treated with antibiotics and medication to reduce acid secretions.
D) Both A and C

Accepted Answer

Peptic ulcers are treated with antibiotics to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infections and medications to reduce and block acid production in the stomach, such as proton pump inhibitors and H2-receptor antagonists, not related to gluten-induced enteropathy or found in the large colon.