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Endoscopy bx reads: gastric antral bx showing erosion, chronic inflammation and reactive changes, neg for h. pylori and malignancy. what does thismean?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Inflammation: Which means you have inflammation mainly . No cancer and no h. Pylori infection. Things like stomach acids, medications can cause irritation/ inflammation. Discuss further with your doctor.

Answered 4/29/2016

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Not bad: It means that you probably have some irritation of the stomach lining. The most common causes are acid over-production or bile reflux. It is good news that the h. Pylori is negative and that there is no malignancy. You may need some medication and a re-scope in a few months to ensure proper healing.

Answered 5/21/2019

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