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Do H Pylori Levels Of 0.84 Require Medical Attention?
Question: Good afternoon i have a , i got results from a h pylori test by blood work and it came back high equivocal at 0.84 do i need to be on meds for this ? I’m a bit nervous and trying not be overwhelm, please help to me it sounds like i need to be treated .
Brief Answer:
Yes, you would be given therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Equivocal means if not treated properly the titer of bacteria would rise in future and would become problematic.
I would recommend you to take therapy for H.Pylori.
A combination of dual antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin with a proton pump inhibitor like Omeprazole would be given by your doctor for 21 days initially.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Yes, you would be given therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Equivocal means if not treated properly the titer of bacteria would rise in future and would become problematic.
I would recommend you to take therapy for H.Pylori.
A combination of dual antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin with a proton pump inhibitor like Omeprazole would be given by your doctor for 21 days initially.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you so much doctor , do you think i should show the report to my doctor ? I hope he will feel the same as you , that i need treatment .
Brief Answer:
follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes you can start proper therapy after visiting your primary consultant.
A 21 days therapy of dual antibiotics with proton pump inhibitors would be given.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes you can start proper therapy after visiting your primary consultant.
A 21 days therapy of dual antibiotics with proton pump inhibitors would be given.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you have a awesome Friday!!
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
You too,
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
You too,
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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