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3 years ago i had a mild stomach ulcer caused by the h.pylori bacteria but it was immediately resolved within few days after taking antibiotics, since then i've no issue. will that ulcer from h.pylori bacteria increase the risk of stomach cancer?

Q: 3 years ago i had a mild stomach ulcer caused by the h.pylori bacteria but it was immediately resolved within few days after taking antibiotics, since then i've no issue. will that ulcer from h.pylori bacteria increase the risk of stomach cancer?

: If the H pylori infection resolve with the antibiotic treatment, you risk of stomach cancer is not above the baseline risk for the population.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

If the H pylori infection resolve with the antibiotic treatment, you risk of stomach cancer is not above the baseline risk for the population.

Answered 10/5/2021

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A member asked:

3 years ago i had a mild stomach ulcer caused by the h.pylori bacteria but it was immediately resolved within few days after taking antibiotics, since then i've no issue. will that ulcer from h.pylori bacteria increase the risk of stomach cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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