H Pylori infection. Underlying issue.

I understand your concern. Even after completing H. pylori eradication treatment, it is common for some patients to continue having gas, bloating, or reflux-like symptoms. Let me explain: 1. Regarding H. pylori: • The 15-day Sompraz HP kit usually clears the infection, but in some cases, the bacteria may persist. • The only way to confirm eradication is by a Urea Breath Test or Stool Antigen Test, done at least 4 weeks after stopping antibiotics and 2 weeks after stopping PPI (like Sompraz). • If H. pylori is still positive → a second-line eradication regimen (different antibiotics) will be given. 2. Other possible reasons for your persistent symptoms: • Post-infectious functional dyspepsia / reflux hypersensitivity – the stomach and esophagus remain sensitive even after infection clears. • GERD (acid reflux) – can cause gas, chest fullness, and even breathing difficulty. • Dietary/lifestyle factors – excess tea/coffee, spicy or fatty foods, irregular sleep, stress, lack of exercise. • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – sometimes overlaps with your symptoms.

• Get a Urea Breath Test / Stool H. pylori Antigen test (as described above). • Continue PPI/prokinetic (like Sompraz-IT or Cintoshel PR) for symptom control. • Adopt lifestyle changes: ▸ Eat smaller frequent meals ▸ Avoid late-night food, spicy/oily meals, excess caffeine ▸ Walk after dinner, avoid lying down for 2–3 hrs after food ▸ Elevate head end of bed for reflux