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Low WBC And RBC With Positive H.pylori

Hi, my grandfather has positive H.pylori and also has his red blood cells and white cells low. His losing a lot of weight because he doesn t have appetite. On his stool their was also a little bit of blood. I am very worry.What are the chances that this could lead to cancer?
Fri, 18 Mar 2011
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Hi Amarilys
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Losing weight , blood in stools can relate to a cancer.H.pylori infection can cause gastritis , peptic ulcer disease , cancer.Low cell count can be due to vitamin deficiency also.Even though all these symptoms get together relate to cancer , from the information given , we cannot confirm the presence of cancer.

All these symptoms can also be possible in vitamin deficiency and deficient nutrition absorption.Considering his age , he should be taken for evaluation of cancer.he should follow a complete nutritious siet to get better.

Take care.
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Low WBC And RBC With Positive H.pylori

Hi Amarilys Welcome to HealthcareMagic. Losing weight , blood in stools can relate to a cancer.H.pylori infection can cause gastritis , peptic ulcer disease , cancer.Low cell count can be due to vitamin deficiency also.Even though all these symptoms get together relate to cancer , from the information given , we cannot confirm the presence of cancer. All these symptoms can also be possible in vitamin deficiency and deficient nutrition absorption.Considering his age , he should be taken for evaluation of cancer.he should follow a complete nutritious siet to get better. Take care.