Ulcer Diet

  I'm looking for suggestions on things my daughter Age 13 can eat in her daily diet to help reduce the symptoms and pain she gets from an ulcer.  She doesn't tolerate milk very well.  She doesn't drink any juice. Can you give me suggestions of foods and food combinations that will not bring on the symptoms of her ulcer?  
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Dear Anne O,
We know that foods are not the cause of ulcer disease, but certain foods can exacerbate the symptoms of ulcers.  IOt is imperative to know if your daughter has H. pylori infection and if so make certain that she has appropriate treatment and that there is verification that the infection has been eradicated.  Once H. pylori is eliminated, ther should not be any further problems with ulcer pains.
When patients ask us what they can eat, we answer that they can eat whatever does not upset the stomach.  Ingeneral foods high in fat shoud be avoided as should acidic foods such as orange juice,  If your daughter has intermittent symptoms, she may want to consider yaking over-the-counter antacids or H2 receptor antagonists.
This information is presented for educational purposes only.  Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions.
HFHSM.D.-rf
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