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Iv tested positive for h pylori will i have to take meds for it the rest of my life?
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No!: Thankfully h. Pylori infections can be cured with the proper combination of medications! once you finish the medication you should be cured!
Answered 12/22/2013
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Standard h.pylori Rx: Antibiotics 10-14 days followed by acid suppression 6 weeks.
Answered 12/24/2013
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