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How Can H.Pylori Infection Be Treated?

I am 44 and was diagnosed with H Pylori. I had the 3 Medicines t cure i Amoxicillin, Clarithromiacin and acid relfux med to cure and go back Wednesday for a breath test. I have since had weakness in my arms and legs that comes and goes. I have done the blood test for Thyroid and also checking B12 deficiency. Before all of this my blood pressure was 100 on the lower and I had what seemed to be pus bumps moving under my skin on my scalp.
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, that is the correct medication to take for H.pylori infection. However, either because of the diet or absorption, and also sometimes long standing use of antacids, like proton pump inhibitors can cause vitamin B12 deficiency.

Other blood investigations that need to be done are vitamin D levels, thyroid profile, blood sugar levels, vitamin B12 levels, serum electrolytes, fasting lipid profile.

Hope this helps.

Warm regards.
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How Can H.Pylori Infection Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, that is the correct medication to take for H.pylori infection. However, either because of the diet or absorption, and also sometimes long standing use of antacids, like proton pump inhibitors can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. Other blood investigations that need to be done are vitamin D levels, thyroid profile, blood sugar levels, vitamin B12 levels, serum electrolytes, fasting lipid profile. Hope this helps. Warm regards.