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Upper endoscopy soon. being tested for h.pylori. stopped stomach meds 30 days prior. been taking dgl licorice+slippery elm, will these affect results?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Could be since...: licorice extract has been used for treatment of H.pylori-associated peptic ulcer as an alternative to bismuth. Ref: Bahrama, et al, 2013, as found at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3818629/

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/24/2019

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A member asked:

Upper endoscopy soon. being tested for h.pylori. stopped stomach meds 30 days prior. been taking dgl licorice+slippery elm, will these affect results?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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