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A member asked:
Someone has h pylori bacteria is it associated with stomach cancer?is there a high chance that if there r symptoms that they might have stomach cancer
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Ans: H pylori is a build up of the bacteria in the stomach. It can lead to peptic ulcer disease. There has been a hazy link to stomach cancer. It needs to be treated if you tested positive. Change your lifestyle eat healthy and drink water
Answered 12/14/2017
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