Homeopathic Management of Peptic Ulcer: A Review

Abstract

Peptic ulcer is a chronic disease affecting up to 10% of the world’s population. The formation of peptic ulcers depends on the presence of gastric juice pH and the decrease in mucosal defenses. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection are the two major factors disrupting the mucosal resistance to injury. Conventional treatments of peptic ulcers, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists, have demonstrated adverse effects, relapses, and various drug interactions. On the other hand, Homoeopathic medicines are useful in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases. Hence, this review presents common homoeopathic drugs that may be used for the treatment or prevention of peptic ulcers.