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Intestinal metaplasia
.Had recent biopsy and these are findings Pre-pyloric gastritis with intestinal metaplasia. Can this be reversed? My doctor has suggested can be cancerous go for sugery. I am worried & scared ? Any recommendation what shall I do ?
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It could be because of increased acidic secretion or H. pylori bacterial infection. If you're symptomatic then you need a course of PPI tablets and antacid syrup. Consult a surgical Gastroenterologist for a second opinion. Not all situations require surgery.
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Don't be scared. There's always a treatment for such a condition.
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You should get yourself evaluated for h pylori infection, then undergo eradication therapy.
It may resolve with treatment.
If no other condition is found you need screening image enhanced endoscopy with mapping biopsy every 2-3 years.
Rest you may consult a gastroenterologist with your reports.
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Dr. P K Asokan
Proctologist
36 yrs exp
Chennai
Pre-Pyloric gastritis needs to be treated now with drugs.
Metaplasia needs to be followed up !
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Consult a Gastroenterologist or a General Surgeon
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What about the H-Pylori report in the biopsy ?
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