Should I get a blood test to check for an *H. pylori* stomach infection, and will this test be accurate since I have been taking acid-reducing medication like Pantocid IT, or should I just finish my current course of Pantocid IT and Rifagut 400 and try exercising more to see if my bloating, nausea, and stomach fullness improve? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Should I get a blood test to check for an *H. pylori* stomach infection, and will this test be accurate since I have been taking acid-reducing medication like Pantocid IT, or should I just finish my current course of Pantocid IT and Rifagut 400 and try exercising more to see if my bloating, nausea, and stomach fullness improve?

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Should I get a blood test to check for an H. pylori stomach infection, and will this test be accurate since I have been taking acid-reducing medication like Pantocid IT, or should I just finish my current course of Pantocid IT and Rifagut 400 and try exercising more to see if my bloating, nausea, and stomach fullness improve?

Asked by Female, 26 · 21 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

21 days ago

A blood test for *H. pylori* looks for antibodies, so taking Pantocid IT (pantoprazole with itopride) won't affect its accuracy. However, blood tests only show if you've ever had the infection, not if it is currently active. Stool or breath tests are better for diagnosing an active infection, but you must finish your course of Pantocid IT and Rifagut 400 (rifaximin) first, as these medications can interfere with those results. I recommend finishing your current prescribed medication and consulting your doctor about the right time to test. Gentle exercise will also wonderfully support your digestion!

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Should I get a blood test to check for an H. pylori stomach infection, and will this test be accurate since I have been taking acid-reducing medication like Pantocid IT, or should I just finish my current course of Pantocid IT and Rifagut 400 and try exercising more to see if my bloating, nausea, and stomach fullness improve?

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Should I get a blood test to check for an *H. pylori* stomach infection, and will this test be accurate since I have been taking acid-reducing medication like Pantocid IT, or should I just finish my current course of Pantocid IT and Rifagut 400 and try exercising more to see if my bloating, nausea, and stomach fullness improve? | Apollo Pharmacy