What is the cause of weight loss after gastric ulcer treatment?

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Hello doctor. I have 2 stomach ulcers. After 7 months of treatment according to the hospital doctor's protocol, 2 times of endoscopy 5 months ago, there was only 1 ulcer left. On 12/12/2019 the 3rd endoscopy I had no more ulcers but only mucosal congestion in the antrum of the stomach, the doctor prescribed 2 drugs as before. All 3 times of endoscopy did not detect HP bacteria (negative). Now I only feel hot in my left abdomen after eating and I don't know why I keep losing weight continuously, before 58kg, now 55.5kg. So do I have cancer? Or the doctor gave me a medicine to treat weight loss. Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Van (1954)
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Hello. Weight loss is a condition of many different diseases, so you need to see a doctor for advice on testing to find out the cause before using the drug.
Thank you for your question to vimec.com website. Best regards.
BSCK II, MSc. Dr. Phan Thi Minh Huong - Gastroenterologist - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.