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Does H.pylori Infection Cause Cancer If Left Untreated?
Question: About a year ago I had a colonoscopy and indoscopy . In April of last year I had a ct of my stomach.Everthing came out good except I had H Pylori.My doctor gave me some antibotics to take.Amox for 10 days. My question is does h pylori causes cancer left untreated?
Brief Answer:
Yes H.Pylori left untreated can lead to stomach cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Yes, Helicobacter Pylori severe infection is known risk factor of stomach cancer. This bacteria is well documented factor of this cancer that is why it should be eradicated. To do that two antibiotics along with antiacids should be given (usually Amoxicilline and Metronidazole along with Omeprasole 40 mgs once a day).
As you have been treated with antibiotics, the infection should be eradicated.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Yes H.Pylori left untreated can lead to stomach cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Yes, Helicobacter Pylori severe infection is known risk factor of stomach cancer. This bacteria is well documented factor of this cancer that is why it should be eradicated. To do that two antibiotics along with antiacids should be given (usually Amoxicilline and Metronidazole along with Omeprasole 40 mgs once a day).
As you have been treated with antibiotics, the infection should be eradicated.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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