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19 Jan 2006
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H-pylori bacteria
Good day I have a few questions,
How can my Dr check or test for the H-pylori bacteria,I also
wanted to go for a chest x-ray , but my dr advise me not he said
that you can only see big trouble over a period of 20 years.Is this true,but cant you pickup tb or any other conditions, I have this pain within my chest at the back(leftupperside).
please give info.
How can my Dr check or test for the H-pylori bacteria,I also
wanted to go for a chest x-ray , but my dr advise me not he said
that you can only see big trouble over a period of 20 years.Is this true,but cant you pickup tb or any other conditions, I have this pain within my chest at the back(leftupperside).
please give info.
CyberDoc
Dear Questions,
You can only check for H Pylori after having a gastroscopy ( swallowing a camera) - usually done by a gastroenterologist.
You can have a CXR as a screen - your dr probably thought that he did not see any physical signs of problems but you are entitled to insist on a screening Chest X/r if you are willing to pay for it.
You can only check for H Pylori after having a gastroscopy ( swallowing a camera) - usually done by a gastroenterologist.
You can have a CXR as a screen - your dr probably thought that he did not see any physical signs of problems but you are entitled to insist on a screening Chest X/r if you are willing to pay for it.
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