Patient's question:
On the 29th, a detailed endoscopic examination in our county revealed: chronic superficial gastritis with erosion; duodenal bulb ulcer stage A1. Helicobacter pylori+++. The doctor prescribed: sodium rebamipide enteric-coated capsules; domperidone tablets; colloidal bismuth potassium capsules; amoxicillin capsules. It has been three weeks of treatment so far. There are only two days' worth of medication left. The same medications were used for all three weeks, except that the "amoxicillin capsules" were not used in the third week.Hello, I heard that Helicobacter pylori can develop resistance. Can the same medication completely clear it? The doctor in our county said it's necessary to take medication for 6-8 weeks. Some online sources say 7 days, while others say 2 weeks. How long should it actually take?
Doctor's answer:
First, currently it is believed that triple therapy drugs are quite effective in treating Helicobacter pylori. Triple therapy refers to the combined use of omeprazole, amoxicillin, and tinidazole. Now, there are also pre-packaged triple therapies for the stomach that can be purchased directly from pharmacies. It generally takes about 2 weeks. I hope this is helpful to you. For severe Helicobacter pylori patients, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Avoid using medication blindly to prevent worsening the condition.