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Diagnosed With Gastric Carcinoids And Gastritis. Had Sigmoid And Hemi Colectomy Due To Diverticulitis. Suggest?

Posted on Tue, 27 Aug 2013

Question: I have been diagnosed with gastric carcinoids - begnin & atrophic non erosive gastritis. I had a sigmoid & hemi colectomy 19 yrs ago due to diverticulitis. Is there anything I can do or take to help the asymptomatic gastritis? I have a gastrin level of 1000

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (10 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.

H.pylori infection is a common cause of atrophic gastritis. Get tested for this infection and if found to be positive, you need to get treated with triple therapy to eradicate it.

I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (10 hours later)

I have been tested for that & it is Negative.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (48 hours later)

Hi,
If you are negative for H.pylori and are asymptomatic, then you may not require any medications. However, since there is risk of malignancy, you may have to undergo endoscopic testing periodically.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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