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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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Hello. I have a Helicobacter pylori infection and my Dr prescribed omerprazole without clarithromycin antibiotic. Should I be taking a combination of both? I have no acid reflux or heartburn, Just the infection without those types of symptoms. I had a GI map analysis done by a holistic nutritionist that I see which is how I found out about the pylori infection. The test also showed I had low acid. The omerprazole reduces acid from what I’m reading. I’m very confused. Along with this, I’m having internal vibrations or tremors in my upper body when I lay down to fall asleep. They happen before I’m asleep and also wake me up from sleeping. Tomorrow I start the medication and I’m worried about hurting what good bacteria remains and the already low acid. The resting tremors are extremely unsettling. Any other information or feedback is so much appreciated.
I would think you need the antibiotic. I suggest you clarify with the dr and if this is what he wanted then you should get a second doctor's opinion.
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2 ReactionsI agree with t98. When I was diagnosed with h.pylori I was prescribed amoxicillin and cipro combined. My GI also put me on a PPI (like Nexium) double dose. I had a follow up stool test after completing antibiotics which was negative for h.pylori, but then read if a patient is taking PPI a false negative can be the outcome of test. Pointed this out to GI staff who agreed so then had to repeat test after getting off Nexium for a bit.
I had no idea I had h.pylori either. It was discovered during endoscopy. Good you found out though as it can cause problems down the road.
Best wishes to you, Cindy
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1 ReactionAgree with getting a clarification and possible second opinion. I have also read about broccoli being used to treat h pylori at about 50% effectiveness. My holistic veterinarian prescribed brocoli sprout extract to treat my dog who was diagnosed with h pylori during her endoscopic procedure. I did not retest but her vomiting stopped and she regained her weight while taking the broccoli sprout extract and twice daily steamed organic broccoli. The GI veterinarian want a triple antibiotic and acid reducing combination that I knew she couldn't handle due to her delicate physiology.
Wishing you good health.
I had the h pylori and was sick and bleeding from hemorrhoids so finally stool test showed I had this. Put asap on 2 antibiotics, the omaprozole etc. cleared it up as a forerunner to stomach cancer(5 women in family died from stomach cancer). new stool test showed all clear. will get another in 9 mos. I had gastroenterologist not a general practitioner. Endoscopy showed no tumors per biopsy) but bile reflux and hiatal hernia(new). you need a stool test and the regiment I was given.
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1 ReactionI had a H pylori infection too and was put on antibiotics which got rid of it. I also was put on a PPI for Barrett's Esophagus which they found during the endoscopy. You have a higher chance of getting stomach cancer because you have H pylori. Go to another Dr. and get antibiotics.
Has anyone been treated with helicobacter pylori?
I have it and was given antibiotics for it(Omeprazole/Clarithromycin) but nearly 2 weeks later I'm still feeling the same. Am feeling a lot of discomfort in my tummy. Alot of tightness and feeling bloated all the time even when I'm only eating i.e an orange I'd feel bloated. Hard to sleep because of the uncomfortable feeling in my stomach.
If you've had it how did you recover from it? Or are the symptoms I'm having similar to something else happening in my stomach that should be looked at?
Welcome @rii, you may appreciate the experiences of @kidprodigy @joefocus @riflemanz64 @bkarateew @calbert @nolies @t98 @cmdw2600 and others in this discussion:
- The Right Diagnosis: H. Pylori infection: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-right-diagnosis/
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2 Reactions...oh just curious about the h.pylori and read this and did a quick check of Clarithromycin on Internet and several sites said do not have grapefruit or orange juice while taking it.... another site said dont take milk or fruit juice while on antibiotics.... maybe you could check too and also the Omeprazole: did your Pharmacy give you an information sheet with the drugs with side effects etc? J.
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1 ReactionHi. Were you given 14 days or 7 days triple treatment therapy ( Amoxcilline + Clarithomyclin + omeprazole all twice a day).
I was given 7 days but it did not clear the bacteria so next time had to be given 14 day treatment which cleared the bug.
My treatment was on October 22 and I still not fully symptoms free. Have stomach pain sometime sharp or dull on and off. Can't have anything spicy , sour or heavy to digest. Still having pantoprazole 40mg per day to control acidity which has never returned to normal because of this bacteria.
Try to manage with bland diet and antacid. Hopefully this will help heal any damage done to stomach lining by the bacteria. Good luck
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