Sanjeev Rao Sanjeev Rao Asked 6 months ago

Can h pylori cause cancer?

I was recently diagnosed with H. pylori after experiencing stomach issues. My doctor explained the treatment, but I vaguely remember hearing that H. pylori can sometimes lead to serious complications. Can this bacteria actually cause stomach cancer?

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Sanya Malhotra Sanya Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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It is completely normal to panic when you search this online, I felt the exact same dread. While untreated chronic H. pylori can increase risk over many years, it is highly treatable with simple antibiotics. Please don't assume the worst, just get a doctor to check it out.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Man, reading about H. pylori at 3 AM is the worst mistake I made. Yes, there's a link, but it's not like everyone who has it gets cancer. Just get the antibiotics and finish the course instead of staying up googling scary things like I do.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It does increase the risk if left untreated for decades, but don't worry. It's easily cured with antibiotics if caught in time.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually yaar, don't get stressed by reading Google articles. It can cause complications if you ignore it for years, but standard treatment is super common. Just consult a doc, complete the course, and sorted!

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I had H. pylori last year and my stomach was a mess. My doctor told me that untreated long-term infections carry risks, so he put me on a triple therapy course immediately. I just followed his advice and my test came back clear after a month.

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Rajesh Mishra Rajesh Mishra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Dikhane mein ye bada darr lagta hai, par baat seedhi hai. Agar H. pylori ka infection hai toh chupchaap doctor ko dikhao aur dawai poori karo. Faltu ka dimaag mat lagao aur jaldi checkup karao.

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