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Hello doctor,
This year, I am 29 years old. 8 years ago, I had an endoscopy (congestive inflammation of the lining of the antrum is mild and HP is positive), so far, due to an accident, I have surgery and antibiotics for 4 months.
Because I found it difficult to breathe and heavy in my chest, I went to an endoscopy. The result was gastroduodenal inflammation and HP was negative, diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux. Currently, I have been taking medication for 1 month, and my breathing difficulty is also relieved, and my throat is still a bit uncomfortable. The doctor asked me how long to take medicine to treat HP, gastric reflux? Because of the pandemic, I can't go to the doctor. I had a positive HP, now I have tested again and it is negative. Is it because I used a lot of antibiotics, so my HP decreased or something, doctor? Please advise, thank you doctor.
Vu Tien Dai (1993)
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Answered by Specialist Doctor I Vu Huy Hien - Department of Gastroenterology - Endoscopy, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "How long does it take to take medicine to treat HP and gastric reflux? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
When you take antibiotics, it may be possible to treat HP. However, if you take antibiotics within 2 weeks, the test will not be accurate. You need to stop antibiotics for at least 1 month, in which case if you have stopped for 1 month the HP test is quite accurate.
If you have symptoms in your throat, sometimes you still have acid reflux. In this situation, you need to pay attention to your diet, especially having an early dinner before 7 o'clock, having a light dinner, not eating, then go to bed immediately, at least 3-4 hours after eating, you should go to bed. If you change your diet and do not help, you should see an ENT specialist for specific advice.
If you still have questions about gastroesophageal reflux, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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