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.
Actions against ulcers. PPIs are the drugs of choice for managing patients with peptic ulcers, regardless of the cause. They suppress the production of stomach acid by blocking the gastric acid pump -- the molecule in the stomach glands that is responsible for acid secretion.ntacids are not effective for preventing or healing ulcers, but they can help in the following ways: 1  They neutralize stomach acid with various combinations of three basic compounds -- magnesium, calcium, or aluminum. 2  They may protect the stomach by increasing bicarbonate and mucus secretion.