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Suffer From Abdominal Pain And Weight Loss. H Pylori Test Negative. What Else?

have pretty severe upper abdominal pain. Have seen Gi doctor. Had endoscopy and biopsy results are normal, but It showed some irritation. Blood test for h pylori are negative. Put on PPI, eating bland diet with no relief. I am losing weight and suffer with pain every day. It has been going on since March 1, 2013. Can I have H Pylori even though my test came back negative?
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Hi there ~

The abdominal pain and weight loss may be related to your H pylori tests coming back as negative. I think that you have seen a GI doctor and the endoscopy and biopsy results are normal. I am sure the GI doctor prescribed medications that were related to assumed gastritis as it is the most common cause of your symptoms. I think you might need more investigations if the symptoms do not get better soon. I also think that you might want to try some pain medications over the counter. Sometimes symptoms are psychological and relieving your anxiety might make things better for you. I believe you should find a good doctor that will help with treating your anxiety with psychotropic medications. I hope this helps.

Take care and have a lovely day!
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Suffer From Abdominal Pain And Weight Loss. H Pylori Test Negative. What Else?

Hi there ~ The abdominal pain and weight loss may be related to your H pylori tests coming back as negative. I think that you have seen a GI doctor and the endoscopy and biopsy results are normal. I am sure the GI doctor prescribed medications that were related to assumed gastritis as it is the most common cause of your symptoms. I think you might need more investigations if the symptoms do not get better soon. I also think that you might want to try some pain medications over the counter. Sometimes symptoms are psychological and relieving your anxiety might make things better for you. I believe you should find a good doctor that will help with treating your anxiety with psychotropic medications. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!