Frothy Saliva/H. Pylori

[sqwak1200]

I tested positive for H. Pylori in Nov 07.  I was put on Aciphex(20mg) and two antibiotics to treat the H. Pylori.  Two days after starting the triple therapy for H. Pylori I started salivating all day and night.  The saliva I spit out looks frothy.  I wake up with a dry mouth, sore throat, and I am losing my appetite.  Also, I was diagnosed with gastritis by the GI specialist.  The GI specialist is on vacation and I won't see him for at least a week.  I took the breath test last week to see if the H. Pylori is still present.  I do not know the result yet.
At this point I am lost for an answer?  Could I be suffering from bile reflux?  At times I have a slight cramp below my navel and I am constantly belching.  Sometimes I feel a slight burning sensation in my esophagus(it feels like the saliva is coming up from my stomach).

[Ratnakar Kini]

Hi  sqwak1200,
You are having symptoms of reflux.

People with H. pylori infection generally  do not suffer from acid reflux.
So you might be probably having a bile reflux.

- Do a upper GI endoscopy
- 24/ 48 hours pH monitoring might help you in the diagnosis.
- Discuss with your doctor regarding treatment with PPI and sucralfate.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

[sqwak1200]

Thanks, I did have an Endoscopy with a stomach biopsy.  Which came back positive for H. Pylori.  I have suspected Bile reflux.  But the saliva is frothy but rather odorless.  I am having difficulty sleeping as result of the constant need to spit out the saliva.

Thank you for the answer and I have an appointment with the GI doc in a few days.