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Does H. Pylori lead to stomach cancer?
Good afternoon to all, My husband was recently treated for HCC with chemotherapy and radiation. He was recently treated for H Pylori bacteria. in a month he will need to take a breath test to see if the bacteria is gone. I know that this type of bacteria can cause stomach cancer. Has anyone diagnosed with this bacteria led to stomach cancer? Any information on this topic will be appreciated. I fear that he has stomach cancer due to some of the symptoms listed. Hopefully I am over thinking this.
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My symptoms started a few yrs.ago watery mouth,nausea,vomiting,get hot,comes w/o notice,unable to commit to a job.Blood test s found hepatitis C
And p.lori bacteria found,endoscopy found distal portion of esophagus was clogged.Dr placed
a baloon to keep open.R/X 2 kinds of Antibiotis.Felt better but after antibiotics were all taken symptoms still coming.Noyhing yet done about the hep.c but what else could be ,upper abdomen pain,watery mouth,nausea,vomiting
I have fistulating Crohn's disease. I have had it for almost 40 years. The new Biologics will help you considerable once they figure out the cause. They might also put you on a brief course of high Steriods - Prednisone. That will lower inflammation. Diet should be bland and alkaline if possible. One thing that helps make things more alkaline is sodium bicarb. I take this for kidney disease, a side effect from losing so much of my gut. I use about 3/4 tsp in a about 5 ounces of fruit juice and drink it. Lemon water is surprisingly alkaline in the body though you would think it is acidic. Check out some books of Crohns diets. You can try the Fodmap - which eliminates foods that can cause more inflammation. Then you add one food back at a time.
For starters, try eliminating all onion and all garlic (it is hard), and do not buy any processed foods. Make everything from scratch and make it simple.
Most exciting, at Johns Hopkins right now, they are using a gel containing stem cells that they can insert into a fistula to heal the fistula without surgery. The gel helps to keep the stem cells in place. I'm not sure if they collect your own stem cells or use other healthy stem cells.
Hope some of this helps. I know the pain is awful, but do not despair. It will get better.
Someone below already mentioned this. There is a diet called Fodmap. and you can look it up online. The idea is to eliminate all the foods most likely to cause inflammation, get relief, then add them back one at a time. For now, stick with simple, bland foods. Bananas and applesauce are good starter foods, though you might have a problem with sugar, even natural fructose. Sometimes, glutons in wheat products can cause some of these symptoms too. Try eliminating glutose in you noodles, and breads. Some people have trouble with lactose. These things can be tested for in a GI office with a breath test. Also after or during antibiotics, it is helpful to add in some of those good bacteria that help us digest foods with Greek yogurt, or Kamboucha (the pineapple is really good). Look up a list of foods and spice that are anti-inflammatory and try to use those. Antibiotics kill off all the bacteria - good and bad. I would bet the NP will have some good suggestions.
Hi Justin,
You mean your doctor remove the complete intestinal Metaplasia? My doctor said is not recommended as it will recur again after removing. I have incomplete intestinal Metaplasia in the antrum of the stomach. Anyone also has incomplete kind and what did your doctor do? Thanks
I generally have some polyps and all are sent to pathology routinely. Never a problem. Have gone from 10 years, to 5, now to 3 (in my 70's)
I finally got answers as to why I have had acid reflux for over a year since my H Pylori infection and treatment. It is not uncommon at all.
My (new) GI explained that after H. pylori eradication treatment, your stomach goes into overdrive over producing acid. Since my H Pylori was not diagnosed for 5 months it had time to create extra problems as well.
After many trials and errors (that did not work-Omeprazole, Nexium, gluten free, dairy free,… )
I am now on pantoprazole/twice a day for a month then once per day for a month tapering further after that. I have also been on a plant-based diet for 3 weeks (committing to try for 3 months).
I already felt better four days after beginning the plant-based diet and I hadn't even started the medication yet.
I am now three weeks into plant-based and three days into the medication and I finally have relief after over a year of suffering. I haven't taken Gaviscon or Tums for a week, which is a huge improvement for me.
I will keep you posted on my journey but am optimistic!
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4 ReactionsHi what might your plant based diet contain, spouse stomach pain etc. And also adult daughter so thught I could suggest it to them.... would this exclude spices ?
I am trying no meat, no dairy, no eggs. Eating fruits, vegetables, lots of new grains (amaranth, farro, quinoa, etc) beans, tofu, tempeh... I am limiting onion, garlic, and chili spices. It is not easy but we are getting creative-just takes meal prep at the beginning of the week. Lots of bowls for dinner. Still eating whole grain and sourdough breads and tortillas. No deep fried foods. I miss my Greek yogurt and eggs so eventually may try adding them back in and see what happens.
It has helped so far. Good luck
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Those are common symptoms of histamine intolerance.
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