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I am experiencing heartburn (gerd) and i was wondering if i got h. plyori. how does one get this bacteria and what are the chances of me getting it?

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GERD: For the GERD heartburn, one can take OTC Omeprazole 20 mg /d or Zantac with a diet that avoids acid foods/drinks. Often H Pylori can be inherited or acquired. A simple blood test can be done to rule this in. Triple therapy (Helico kit) can be given over 3 weeks if positive. from your regular pedi MD.

Answered 2/23/2017

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