As recently as the 1980s, the medical establishment believed ulcers to be caused by stress and an increase in gastric acidity. How has the current understanding of ulcer development changed patient treatment?

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The discovery that many ulcers are caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacteria has led to the use of antibiotics as a treatment, significantly changing the approach from stress management and dietary changes to targeting the bacterial infection.

As Recently as the 1980s, the Medical Establishment Believed Ulcers