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So you have to have an endoscope if you have gone through hpylori treatment and now have negative stool result?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: You should be fine without it. If you are still having symptoms, talk to your gastroenterologist.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/19/2018

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A member asked:

So you have to have an endoscope if you have gone through hpylori treatment and now have negative stool result?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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