Salida, CA
A 51-year-old female asked:
i tested positive for h. pylori and am symptomatic. my doctor said i no longer have it even though i was never treated. why would she say it is gone?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Killian answered
General Practice 28 years experience
H. Pylori: It is possible to clear this infection without treatment.
But, are your symptoms resolved? If not then i would find out why your doctor did not treat you for this common infection that causes peptic ulcer disease.
5214 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Similar questions
Mount Olive, North Carolina
A 23-year-old male asked:
My fiance is being treated for h.Pylori. She has been a smoker for over 10 years could that cause her h.Pylori?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ankush Bansal answered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
No: H. Pylori is a bacteria. It is not caused by smoking.
4870 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Jun 10, 2013
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
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.