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If asymptomatic h.pylori gastritis. and burning/acidity symptom starts with advil. will use of nsaid activate h pylori which was otherwise lying dormant ? treatment with nsaid stoppage solves this case or h pylori will not allow lining to heal.

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Avoid NSAIDS: In general it is recommended that people with gastritis from any cause avoid medications called NSAIDS (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin), but especially if they are infected with H Pylori. Studies have shown that the risk of peptic ulcer disease is significantly increased in people taking NSAIDS who are infected with H Pylori than in H Pylori negative individuals.

Answered 5/18/2020

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