1. If antibiotic treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection has failed twice, additional tests are needed to determine the best treatment approach, such as a bacterial culture test and CYP2C19 test to identify the most effective antibiotics. 2. For a pregnant woman experiencing stomach pain and peptic ulcer symptoms for 10 years that are worsened by stress, over-the-counter remedies like turmeric and honey will not help. Diagnostic tests like an X-ray or endoscopy are generally safe during pregnancy unless severe symptoms appear, in which case the doctor can prescribe medication. Reducing stress and rest can help improve the condition. 3. Tam Tri Sai Gon Polyclinic in Ho Chi Min

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Gastroenterology FAQs
I am infected with Helicobacterpylori(HP)and have been treated twice yet haven’t been
cured. I am aware that prolonged HPinfectionmay lead to Stomach Cancer. How can I
eradicateit?
If your treatment is not working, you shouldturn to bacterialculture test to find out what
kind of antibiotictherapyissuitablefor your condition.Besides, some additionaltests,
especiallyCYP2C19 test, shall becarried out to determine the effectiveness of your current
antibiotictherapy.
I have been experiencing stomach problemsfor 10 years and was diagnosed with peptic
ulcer and epigastricpain.The pain intensifies as I am stressed out. Currently, my stomach
terriblyhurts and thepain usually lasts very long.I have tried taking turmeric and honey but
my conditionhas not got better.I intend to get an X-ray test or endoscopybut my mother-
in-law saidit is not goodfor my pregnancy. Is this true? How can I reduce thepain?
Stress is one of therisk factors leading to gastritis. In your case, if you experience any ofthe
following symptoms: hematemesis (vomiting ofblood),extreme abdominalpainor
constant vomiting, your doctorwillprescribe medicationthat won’t affect your pregnancy.
It is best to avoidstress and extreme physicalactivitiesso that yourconditioncan improve.
For more informationand further explanation,please kindlycontact Tam Tri Sai Gon
Polyclinic:
Address 163 – 165 Tran Trong Cung Street, District 7, Ho ChiMinh City
Tel +84 8 3773 4886
Email pac@tmmchealthcare.com
Website www.tmmchealthcare.com