How is Helicobacter pylori treated? Can the disease progress to cancer?

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Hello doctor. I had chest pain and went to endoscopy, the doctor concluded that I had grade A reflux esophagitis, antral erosions and was positive for HP bacteria. Please tell me what should I do now, and will the bacteria progress to cancer, how long will it take to cure? Thank you doctor
Nguyen Van Quan (2000)
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Hello brother/sister! You should follow the doctor's treatment regimen after having the endoscopy results. The time to treatment for eradication of H.Pylori depends on adherence to treatment, effectiveness of antibiotics, response to treatment... The problem of H.Pylori bacteria causing cancer or not also depends on There are many factors, you should see your doctor for more advice. Love!
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MSc Mai Vien Phuong - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital