For the last 10 days, my stomach feels like I drank Drano.  It hurts constantly 24/7.  I suspect it is an ulcer as Alka Seltzer, Prevacid, acid reducers, Herbal Aloe have no effect.  I saw my GP this morning, and he gave me hydrocodone and said if it gets worse go the ER.  Isnt there an antibiotic for stomach ulcers?  And, why wouldnt my GP give me that as a prescription.  Thank you very much for your thoughts.
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described symptoms, there could be possibility of peptic ulcer disease, acute pancreatitis or cholecystitis. Peptic ulcer disease is caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and which may be in form of follicular gastritis, nodular gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcer, and adenocarcinoma of stomach. You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for ultrasound imaging, endoscopy and serum amylase and lipase. You should also go for urea breathe test for H. Pylori. You should also take proton pump inhibitors along with antacids. Eradication of H. pylori is required for complete treatment of peptic ulcer disease. Take care,