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What is h. pylori and gastritis? should i be concerned with the possibilities? what are the risk factors if any?
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H. Pylori: H. Pylori is a bacteria that can live in stomach and cause gastritis which is an inflammation in the stomach. It can be treated with a course of antibiotics and acid medicine. If its treated and eradicated then there is no further concern. Untreated it can cause ulcers and rarely stomach cancer.
Answered 12/2/2020
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