As AFTi reaches its five-year mark, it is important to take a fresh look at the current progress and the new areas of opportunities where the UK can play a role in supporting trade and regional integration in Africa.
To diagnose an ulcer, you may need a test called an upper endoscopy (EGD). This is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus (the tube that connects your throat to your stomach), stomach, and first part of the small intestine.
If it is caused by H.pylori bacteria, you may need to take antibiotics and acid-reducing medicines. If the ulcer is caused by a certain drug, you may need to stop taking that drug. Either way, you can reduce pain and heal faster by reducing the amount of stomach acid you have.Some ways to reduce stomach acid are to: 1  Quit smoking, or cut back. healthy stomach has a balance of mucus and acid. But if you have too much harmful acid in your stomach and not enough mucus, you may develop an ulcer. Doctors used to think that ulcers were caused by spicy food, alcohol, cigarettes and stress.