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Gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease and Helicobacter pylori infection
Author(s) -
Vakil N. B.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
alimentary pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.308
H-Index - 177
eISSN - 1365-2036
pISSN - 0269-2813
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2002.0160s1047.x
Subject(s) - gerd , medicine , helicobacter pylori , reflux , gastroenterology , disease , gastro , helicobacter pylori infection , helicobacter infections
Gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Helicobacter pylori infection are common conditions that frequently coexist. Controversy continues regarding the role of H. pylori infection in GERD. The results of some studies suggest that eradication of H. pylori may increase the risk for developing GERD, and some experts have suggested that chronic H. pylori infection may be of benefit. This article reviews the data on H. pylori infection and GERD and its treatment.