Helicobacter pylori eradication does not exacerbate gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Gut. 2004 Feb;53(2):312-3. doi: 10.1136/gut.2003.019836.

Abstract

The reciprocal influence of Helicobacter pylori infection and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), if both conditions occur concomitantly, has been an issue of debate for many years. The critical question is whether eradication of H pylori has a more beneficial, harmful, or simply no effect on the course of GORD.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Esophagus / physiopathology
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology*
  • Helicobacter Infections / drug therapy*
  • Helicobacter pylori*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Omeprazole / therapeutic use*
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors*
  • Risk Factors
  • Stomach / physiopathology

Substances

  • Proton Pump Inhibitors
  • Omeprazole