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Hi Dr RK. I Am Following Up On My Previous

Posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2022

Question: Hi Dr RK. I am following up on my previous questions about lower left stomach issue. I had a blood test done for H pylori and attached results in my previous correspondence with you. IGG and IGM were negative. IGA was 9.7 which was equivocal. You had suggested I could go for H pylori treatment.
Then I got a H pylori stool test and it came negative. How should I think about this now. Should I still go for H pylori treatment. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 days later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for the delayed reply. (I have come online after a long period).
Stool antigen test for H.pylori is more sensitive.
Since it came as negative for H.pylori, you need not take treatment for H.pylori.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 days later)

Thank you for your response.
I was taking probiotics regularly before the stool test. Can that affect the results.
Also are there false negatives with the stool test.
Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 days later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No that cannot affect the results.
False negative stool tests can occur if PPI, antibiotics or bismuth is taken.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla