Question: I'm new here and just last month I was diagnosed with the bacteria H-pylori in my stomach. My dr. gave me 2 antibiotics for 2 weeks and I started to feel better. I also had to keep taking my Aciphex (2 times a day) to keep the acid level down in my stomach. She suggested I see a gastro dr. to follow up on this. So I am next week. Just recently, I'm feeling cruddy again with a lot of acid reflux and gassiness in my stomach. Should I go back to taking 2 Aciphex's until I see the gastro dr? Any suggestions? I actually can't wait to see that dr. next week.
Answer: H.pylori is a bacteria found in the stomach that has been shown to cause ulcers as well as cancers of the stomach. For that reason, when found, it is treated. Treatment usually includes antibiotics as well as PPI’s. While symptoms of gassiness and acid reflux may represent acid reflux disease, you should check with your doctor to see what she recommends prior to your visit with the gastro doctor.
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