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What is the difference between h pylori symptoms and gallstone symptoms?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

H pylori vs GB: GB pain is usually right upper abdomen, gastritis usually mid upper abdomen under sternum. Treatment is different. H pylori is easily tested with blood test or breath test and needs antibiotics,. Gallbladder may quiet down with antibiotics but usually needs to be removed. , It is diagnosed by ultrasound or HIDA scan f/u/ w/ doc

Answered 11/27/2017

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