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Can an H.pylori infection cause irregular periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old female. I have no medical history, but my periods have been irregular lately, occurring once every two months. I have been on DHEA for over eight weeks and have a lot of eggs, which measured close to 15 mm the last time I went for a SONAR. We have been trying to conc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You are of the appropriate pregnancy age (19 to 35 years old). If you have been pregnant before, no matter what the outcome was, you will undoubtedly become pregnant again. When you have menstruation once every two ... Read Full »
I have symptoms of GERD along with tightness below my ribs. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had GERD for the last 10 years. Last year, I was diagnosed with H. pylori and medicated with triple therapy. For the last 15 to 20 days, I have been having symptoms of GERD along with new symptoms of tightness below the ribs, they did an endoscopy and biopsy and said H. pylori i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your consultation with icliniq.com I have reviewed your case history and endoscopy report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) along with the biopsy report. So, your endoscopy report is grossly normal, with no major ulcers or an... Read Full »
Can I safely use Pantoprazole for H. pylori infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an endoscopy nine days ago, and the doctor performed the rapid urease test (RUT) for Helicobacter pylori. The result turned pink after 24 hours, and he mentioned it was weakly positive, suggesting no need for antibiotics. I have a doubt; even if it is weakly positive, do I still hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. If your doctor has diagnosed weakly positive H. pylori through the RUT (rapid urease test) but suggested no antibiotics, it might indicate a less a... Read Full »
I have chest pain, antral gastritis, and H pylori infection. Help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. I have been experiencing chest pain for the past one year. I have undergone an ECG and chest X-ray twice, and the reports were normal. Recently, I had an endoscopy, which revealed erosive antral gastritis and H. pylori infection. I underwent triple therapy wit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The causes of chest pain are skin, muscles, bones, organs like lungs and heart, and psychogenic (brain). Sometimes even the gall bladder can cause pain in the right side of the lower chest. If none of these causes are found then chest pain is termed non-specific chest pa... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with H. pylori. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor,I have chronic anxiety and restlessness, accompanied by a feeling of dread. I am experiencing little to no sleep and eating very little, resulting in a weight loss of 22 lbs in two months. I have been diagnosed with H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) and have received treatment, but I need... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.So, two issues may explain your clinical condition. Later, I will answer your specific question regarding the relief of your symptoms after H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori ) treatment. H. pylori is the most common bacteria causing gastritis, ... Read Full »
I have certain issues following H.pylori infection. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I had H.pylori a year ago and was given medication and it resolved. Since then, I have had pain in my upper abdomen on the left side or rather I would say below my rib cage towards the middle of my stomach. This pain is burning and starts in the morning and continues throughout the day. Th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide you with the best medical advice. Based on your description, it is possible that you may be experiencing symptoms of post-H. pylori syndrome, which can occur after eradication of the bacteria. This syndrome can cause a variety of sympt... Read Full »
I developed diarrhea after taking medications. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor. I had Pantocid HP after doctor advice and had loose motion 4-5 times. For stopping loose motion what shall I do? For past six days I am taking Pantocid HP kit. No problem except loose motion of about 5-6 times and some weakness. I am taking Bifilac HP one tablet daily and a vitamin capsul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Pantocid HP kit contains Pantoprazole, Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin and is used in the treatment of gastritis by Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Pantoprazole reduces acid secretion while the other... Read Full »
Why do I have recurrent gas and acidity problems?
Query: Hi doctor, I have recurring gas and acidity problem for last three months. At present, I am taking liquid Sucral and tablet Sompraz 40. I have already got an ultrasound of the stomach, endoscopy, LFT, and jaundice test. All the tests were normal, except a small ulcer patch was seen in the stomach... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better to get tested for Helicobacter pylori, which is a very important cause for recurrent gastric and duodenal ulcers. If the test comes positive, then you can use treatment for H.pylori, which will cure your problem. Until the, I suggest you try doing the ... Read Full »
My blood test detected an H.pylori infection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,Two months ago, I had diarrhea and vomiting. My gastroenterologist diagnosed it as GERD and found H.pylori unit 112 tested through blood. My LFT, CBC, and RBC were fine, with occasional white cells in my urine and uric acid was 6. I took Klaricid 500, Ospamox 1 g, Levopraid, Omeprazole, an... Read Full »
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, all laboratory reports and ultrasound abdomen reports are normal except for the Helicobacter pylori antibody (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You were told to have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) based on the H.pylori test, but this test mig... Read Full »
I am experiencing soreness in my stomach. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having a soreness in my stomach like I have been punched when I wake up in the morning. I do not feel it when I touch, but I do feel it when I breathe in. When I get up and start walking around, it goes away fairly quickly. I was diagnosed with gastritis a year ago and have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You seem to have features of gastritis and you have not mentioned whether you were tested in the past for H.pylori infection which may cause recurrent gastritis. I would suggest you start PPI (Pantoprazole) before breakfast and preferably end... Read Full »