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I have been told that h pylori doesn't cause heartburn. is this true? worried i have stomach cancer.
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See below: H pylori infection can cause heartburn. You are unlikely to have stomach cancer. Consult this site for information and if your symptoms persist, see your doctor. http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/h-pylori-helicobacter-pylori#1
Answered 7/21/2017
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