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My biopsy result shows that i have chronic superficial gastritis with comma-shaped organisms noted in gastic pits, what does this mean?

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Dr. Costantine Albany answered

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Stomach Ulcer: This is a specific bacteria that can cause infection of the stomach and can lead to ulcer in the stomach and pain. The most common bacteria that has comma-shaped organism is Helicobacter Pylori. See your doctor to get treated. usually antibiotics and antiacid can help cure this infection in the stomach.

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Answered 5/12/2016

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A member asked:

My biopsy result shows that i have chronic superficial gastritis with comma-shaped organisms noted in gastic pits, what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Costantine Albany answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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