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How soon after starting treatment for h pylori should i see improvement in symptoms?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

It depends : Usually treating the H pylori does not make symptoms improve. What it will do is help either the gastritis or the ulcer to heal, which can improve symptoms. Accordingly, it takes some time, usually a minimum of a few weeks, to begin to feel any difference. Hope this helps.

Answered 5/27/2017

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