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I had a gastroenterologist tell me that chronic gastritis not cause by h-pylori does not pose a cancer threat, is this true?
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Yes: True all cases of chronic gastritis are not due to h pylori infections also every gastritis will not lead to cancer , best me sure eat healthy food , maintain hygiene contaminated food is the cause , if you have h pylori infection get it treated before the complications sets in
Answered 10/10/2013
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