Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
After completed h.pylori eradication therapy, is it necessary to retest for h.pylori igg/ urea breath test to confirm bacteria fully eradicated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Usually not: The main reasons for re-testing are: 1. Continued symptoms 2. Family history of stomach cancer 3. Personal history of bleeding ulcers otherwise, the success rates with most hp regimens are good enough to assume successful eradication.
Answered 3/15/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can the urea breath test for h-pylori cause diahrrea. I had to drink a citrus type drink. Not sure what it had in it.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is the citric acid c-urea breath test effective to test for h. Pylori?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi, can I take Magaldrate before my urea breath test (to identify H. Pylori)? Thanks!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi wt is urea breath test i m very scared of test please tellme if any prblm arise treatment is available?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm taking prevpack triple therapy for 14 days . Will it eradicate all the h pylori bacteria in one single treatment?
Why do treponemal IgG antibodies (TPHA, Elisa etc) persist in serum forever even after treatment and cure? Doesn't antibodies have a time period? After syphilis bacteria is dead, why are antibodies still produced in body which are detectable forever?
After failing first H. Pylori treatment, does the bacteria become stronger and more difficult to eradicate due to the treatment? Worst symptoms too?
Im currently taking mastic gum and dgl. Im planning on doing urea breath test for h pylori in a few weeks. Will these supplements interfere the test?
Once someone has progressed to gastric intestinal metaplasia, does a urea breath test still detect H pylori?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
