September 12, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Do I need an H. pylori test?
Dear Doctor: Because of the potential risks of proton pump inhibitors, should I have an H. pylori breath or stool test to make sure I have the H. pylori bacterium before committing to long-term treatment with the PPI? That’s an excellent question, and it reflects our increasing knowledge about both the bacterium and proton pump inhibitors. […]
Tags: acid reflux, Aciphex, Ask the Doctors, Dexilant, Dr. Robert Ashley, gastritis, H. pylori, heartburn, Nexium, ppi, Prevacid, Prilosec
