Effect of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy on dyspeptic symptoms in primary care.

Journal article

OBJECTIVE: The aim was to explore the effect of eradication therapy on dyspeptic symptoms in patients with known peptic ulcer disease (PUD). METHOD: A total of 164 known dyspeptics and 147 non-dyspeptic attenders at six UK general practices were recruited. The Helisal Rapid Blood test was performed in the practices and eradication therapy left to the preference of the general practitioner. Patients were followed prospectively by a Likert scaled symptom questionnaire and record review. The sym...

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Authors: Hobbs, R; Delaney, B; Rowsby, M; Kenkre, J

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Family practice
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 225-228
• Publication date: 1996-06-01
• DOI: 10.1093/fampra/13.3.225
• EISSN: 1460-2229
• ISSN: 0263-2136
• Language: English
• Keywords: Prospective Studies; Questionnaires; Female; Middle Aged; Helicobacter pylori; Family Practice; Peptic Ulcer; Dyspepsia; Helicobacter Infections; Male; Humans