Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
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
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
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Relationship between helicobacter pylori bacteria and stomach ulcers?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How long does it take for ulcers, acid reflux Helicobacter pylori to convert to stomach cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How can H. Pylori stay in the body from childhood until the age of 56 then cause a stomach ulcer? is all the 55 years the period of incubation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How often does h.ploryi cause stomach cancer when you have an ulcer? And how fast? Can you have a stomach ulcer for another reason beside that bacteria or nsaid?
My mom has a bacterial ulcer in her stomach, her doctor put her on antibiotic. The thing is the antibiotic can cause cancer the label said. What now?
If someone have stomach ulcer cause by h.pylori,but they didn't treat the bacteria. how long will h.pylori cause another ulcer ?
21yr.oldvegan and have stomach pain but have been told after stool sampling,endoscopy and colonoscopy there is no sign of ulcer or H. Pylori bacteria.
History of chronic oral lichen planus & peptic ulcers from h pylori starting in 2011. Can lichen planus be in stomach & am I at high risk for cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
