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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
testing and eradication
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
testing and eradication
by buddyfan, Sep 05, 2001 12:00AM
My mother had a total gastrectomy for stomach cancer, last year, and my grandfather died of stomach cancer.
I have read of many connections made between h-pylori and stomach cancer. Also that it can be caught early in age and remains in the system. However I also heard that it can be tested for and eradicated by antibiotics and that it rarely returns. Obviously my sister and I feel this is something we should check out. Has anyone got any more info on how to get it tested and treated, we are uk based.
Thanks
I have read of many connections made between h-pylori and stomach cancer. Also that it can be caught early in age and remains in the system. However I also heard that it can be tested for and eradicated by antibiotics and that it rarely returns. Obviously my sister and I feel this is something we should check out. Has anyone got any more info on how to get it tested and treated, we are uk based.
Thanks
