Ulcers - Duodenal        

Duodenal Ulcers are a form of Peptic Ulcer that occur in the Duodenum.  The primary symptom of Duodenal Ulcers is abdominal discomfort that is experienced 45 to 60 minutes after a meal or during the night.

 

       Duodenal Ulcers are the most common type of Peptic Ulcer - they occur three to five times more frequently than Gastric Ulcers.

       6% to 12% of the adult population of the USA experience Duodenal Ulcers at some point during their adulthood.

       Duodenal Ulcers are four times more common in men than in women.

 

Amino Acids

       Methionine (used as an adjunct to Cimetidine) may accelerate the healing of Duodenal Ulcers.  ^[1]

 

Lipids

       Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) may alleviate Duodenal Ulcers.  ^[2]

 

Minerals

       Lithium (in non-excessive dosages) may lower the incidence of Duodenal Ulcers: 

 Geographical areas of the world whose water contains the highest  Lithium levels have a lower incidence of Duodenal Ulcers.

 

Prescribed Medications

       Omeprazole is sometimes prescribed for the short-term treatment of active Duodenal Ulcers (due to its ability to totally inhibit the secretion of Hydrochloric Acid within the Stomach).  ^[3]

 Omeprazole (60 mg per day for three days of each week) prevents the recurrence of Duodenal Ulcers.

 

Quinones

       Coenzyme Q10 may alleviate Duodenal Ulcers. 

 

Vitamins

       Vitamin B2 may be useful for the treatment of Duodenal Ulcers.  ^[4]