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Can you develop malabsorption from being infected with h. pylori? or having ulcers?
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No: Neither h. Pylori infection nor having an ulcer leads to malabsorption of any specific nutrients.
Answered 11/18/2012
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Maybe: Chronic h pylori infection can lead to chronic gastritis (inflammation of stomach) which can be assoc w/ vitamin B12 deficiency. Bleeding (occult or visible) can occur from acute or chronic inflammation, ulcers, can lead to iron deficiency. Decreased production of stomach acid, as can happen w/chr h pylori theoretically can lead to malabsorption of iron, calcium.
Answered 6/24/2014
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