Duodenal ulcer and h. pylori

Posted by kathie1234 @kathie1234, Dec 13, 2024

I was having stomach pain that got better after I ate. I went to the immediate care clinic and the doctor said he thought it was a duodenal ulcer and prescribed pantoprozole and sucralfate. When I saw my regular doctor I asked if I should be tested for h. pylori and she said pylori doesn't cause duodenal ulcers.
Has anybody else heard this? Everything I have found so far indicates that pylori causes ulcers but makes no distinction for duodenal ulcers.
I will appreciate any input.

thanks

Kathie

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kathie1234 | @kathie1234 | Jan 8 9:36am

In reply to @bxavier1 "Hihi. Are there stressors in your life? Stress is often the causation of ulcer" + (show)

Yes so at least that may be making it worse.

bxavier1 | @bxavier1 | Jan 8 9:49am

In reply to @kathie1234 "Hi I've tested negative for h. pylori and am wondering what else causes a duodenal ulcer?" + (show)

Agree

bxavier1 | @bxavier1 | Jan 8 1:01pm

In reply to @kathie1234 "Yes so at least that may be making it worse." + (show)

I know how that feels. I hope u feel better. As in my case my h pylori is killing me. Hard to express my feelings
Wishing u all the best. Speedy recovery