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Does Amoxicillin Cause Indigestion

Health Encyclopedia: Helicobacter Pylori Gastritis

Alternative Names

Gastritis - Helicobacter pylori


Treatment

One to two weeks of antibiotics (like clarithromycin and amoxicillin) along with a proton-pump inhibitor such as omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid) or esomeprazole (Nexium) is generally the treatment regimen to get rid of H. pylori and treat symptoms present including an ulcer or gastritis.


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Expectations (prognosis)

Once the H. pylori bacteria are eliminated, recurren...

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