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Had upper gi scope. finding non bleeding duodenum ulcer. stomach was tested for h pylori - negative. duodenum wasnt tested. can hp only infect duodenum? should duodenum also be tested for hp? i dont take meds that cause ulcers - have severe stress?
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HPYLORI CAN AFFECT THE STOMACH /DUODENUM / AND JEJUNUM!
Answered 7/27/2021
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