tested negative for h pylori

wolverine38

i had a endoscopy done last week i was diagnose with reflux and a ulcer i was given dexilant 60mg.i had a biopsy on my stomach and it tested negatve for H Pylori anyone know how long it takes for a ulcer to go away? is there any websites that tells you what to eat and not to eat for the ulcer.

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patient915

Welcome to the gastroenterology community! Do you take NSAID's (advil)?

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wolverine38

i dont take those i use to eat alot of spicy foods pasta with sauce

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patient915

I would say that it is probably likely that you do have H Pylori but the biopsy didn't show it. Ulcers are caused by H Pylori, NSAID's, or gastric cancer, and I believe that there aren't really any other causes. I also think that the biopsy isn't 100% accurate.

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