Helicobacter pylori gastritis is more common in the adult population. Treatment with proton pump inhibitors coupled with 2 antibiotics for 1 week is usually effective in eliminating the bacteria. NSAIDs induced ulcers is common. Patients should be refrained from using NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen) if there is a clear history that NSAIDs causing the ulcer. Anti-secretory agents including anti histamine H2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) or proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, lansoprazole and esopmeprazole) for 4 weeks is usually required.

Gastroscopy is indicated for children who do not response to medical treatment. It allows detailed mucosal assessment checking for erosive oesophagitis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcers.

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Investigation and treatment are available at our clinic in Charlwood, perfectly located to see patients from all nearby areas, including Chichester, Banstead, Dorking, Epsom, Guildford, Redhill, Southampton, Portsmouth, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, and Epsom.