biopsy results

[mj111169]

My doctors office said my results were negative.  (I guess for H Pylori).  That is fine, but then why do I have gastritis?  

I am just frustrated that there is no answer!  Does anyone have bouts of gastritis with no known reason?

Thanks!

[mj111169]

Thanks Harrald.  Actually, my doctor has me taking dexilant.  (i think that is the spelling)  It is a prescription medicine for GERD.  So I assume he thinks that is why my stomach lining was inflammed.  I go back in a few months to see how the meds are working.  So far so good, I haven't had any pain.  

Thanks again for your response!

[harrald]

It appears from your description of your stomach condition, that a biopsy of your stomach lining was analyzed by a Pathologist and declared negative for Heliocbacter pylori. Were you given an acid reducer to calm your stomach lining?. I had an ulcer caused by H. pylori, and I used an antibiotic three times a day for 10 days. I also took an acid reducer once a day that healed by stomach lining. Today, I take one Prilosec, 20-mg, and I have no pain. If you have gastritis and are not taken medication specifically for gastritis, your stomach lining can become worst, and you might develop an ulcer. If I were you, I would require your doctor, not his office staff, to confirm whether or not you have/had an ulcer caused by H. pylori? Also, inquire whether an acid reducer like Prilosec, Zantac, Nexium, Prevacid is prescribed for you? In the meantime, you can try the OTC-version of the mentioned medications. The concentration of the OTC medicine is usually half of the prescribed medicine. Take one or two tablets to get relief for you.

Harrald