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Just finished a 2nd course of antibiotics for h pylori. the first course didnt eradicate the infection. after completing the 2nd course i turned in a stool sample 2 weeks ago and havent heard anything about it. should i be asking about the testing?
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Gastritis: Usually no calls regarding a Lab is good news. However you should call and find out for sure. Also most important point is: how are you feeling now? Are you feeling better? Any more burning sensation in your stomach? If medication worked, your symptoms should improved already.
Answered 9/20/2019
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