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I have been treated with antibiotics for her. pylori twice.i tend to let go smelly gas?does it mean that the bacteria is still there?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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NO: but it may mean that your intestinal bacteria are being affected by the antibiotic usage! Discuss with your Gastroenterologist. In the meantime try eating a PRO-BIOTIC yogurt (EXAMPLE Activa) Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/5/2018

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Not necessarily.: Foul-smelling flatulence does not specifically indicate the presence of H. Pylori bacteria in your stomach. There is testing that will let us know if it's still there.

Answered 4/3/2016

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A member asked:

I have been treated with antibiotics for her. pylori twice.i tend to let go smelly gas?does it mean that the bacteria is still there?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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