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Is symptomatic h. pylori treatment with antibiotics *mandatory*? what if you just continue taking zantac (ranitidine) to alleviate symptoms?

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Your: H pylori will remain, possibly increasing your risk of stomach cancer over time. You are also at risk of developing a gastric ulcer which can bleed or perforate. Much better to get rid of it, even though you've grown to live with it.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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