how long can it take to heal a peptic ulcer?
<answer> It takes 8 weeks to heal a peptic ulcer. <context> A peptic ulcer is a sore or hole in the lining of the stomach. 1  A duodenum ulcer is a sore or hole in the beginning of the small intestine. 2  Stress and spicy food do not cause ulcers. Ulcers can be caused by a bacterial infection (called h. pylori) or by using certain drugs, like aspirin or ibuprofen. A person of any age can get an ulcer but they are most common in adults. Symptoms of an ulcer can include a burning pain in the stomach, chest pain, vomiting, or blood in the stools or vomit. The bacteria that can cause peptic ulcers are contagious. Peptic ulcers are most often treated with antibiotics. Treatment usually lasts about 2 weeks. The ulcer may take 8 weeks to heal.