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Talk to Gastroenterologist on H Pylori Positive And Mild Intestinal Metaplasia

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Asking for Self, Male, 22 years old, Karachi

I have undergone 3 endoscopies, the first one revealed only h pylori took its treatment and some of my symptoms were resolved but after a month I again started noticing nausea and loss of appetite again went for an endoscopy and biopsy revealed h pylori and mild intestinal metaplasia. I have started my h pylori treatment currently on 3 different types of antibiotics and ppi's and i want to know about this intestinal metaplasia as my doctor says its a normal finding but I dont think so as I have researched alot and it says its a precancerous condition and can progress to cancer in 4 to 5 years. Please tell me that its not dangerous?

Gastroenterologist in Karachi - Dr. Tauqeer Shaikh

Dr. Tauqeer Shaikh - Gastroenterologist

MBBS, FCPS (Gastroenterology) | Karachi

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3 Positive Reviews

needs surveillance


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Gastroenterologist in Quetta - Dr. Hafeez Yaqoob

Dr. Hafeez Yaqoob - Gastroenterologist

MBBS, FCPS | (Gastroenterology) | Quetta

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76 Positive Reviews

If there is focal intestinal metaplasia (antrum only), and there are no risk factors for progression (family
history, incomplete IM, or persistent H. pylori), then there is no need for further endoscopic surveillance.
o In patients with limited IM and any risk factor, consider surveillance every 3 years.
If there is multifocal/extensive IM (gastric body+/- antrum), then (consider) repeat endoscopy in 3-5 years.


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How do we find out that its focal intestinal metaplasia?

2 years ago

Gastroenterologist in Quetta - Dr. Hafeez Yaqoob
Dr. Hafeez Yaqoob - Gastroenterologist

MBBS, FCPS | (Gastroenterology) | Quetta | Book Appointment

review-stars 27 Positive Reviews

it's work of endoscopist how much area of the stomach is involved with abnormal mucosa.

2 years ago

Homeopath in Haripur - Dr. Syed Akhlaq Hussain Shah

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