Patient's question:
My gastritis has been bad for a long time. At first, I only took omeprazole, but it never got better, so I stopped taking the medicine. Now my appetite is very poor, I feel bloated, and I don't absorb nutrients well. So I have started taking omeprazole, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin. It has been 7 days, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
In clinical diagnosis, when initially treating a patient with Helicobacter pylori, resistance is rarely observed. It is recommended that you tolerate taking the medication for one week, then stop for one week before retesting for Helicobacter pylori. This will yield more accurate results. These three medications are the standard treatments for Helicobacter pylori worldwide, and in most cases, the condition can resolve on its own. For patients, if the Helicobacter pylori condition is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, patients should pay attention to their diet and psychological care.