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Summaries for Patients2 November 1999Treating Helicobacter pylori Infection May Improve AnemiaSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-131-9-199911020-00037 SectionsAboutFull Text ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail What is the problem and what is known about it so far?Infection with Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium, can cause gastritis (irritation of the stomach lining) and stomach ulcers (areas of erosion of the stomach lining). Helicobacter pylori infection has also been associated with iron deficiency anemia (low blood counts due to low iron levels). Treating this infection heals the stomach lining. We do not know whether treatment improves anemia.Why did the researchers do this particular study?The researchers wanted to see if treating Helicobacter pylori infection in people with gastritis and iron deficiency anemia would improve the anemia.... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: The summary below is from the full report titled “Reversal of Iron Deficiency Anemia after Helicobacter pylori Eradication in Patients with Asymptomatic Gastritis.” It is in the 2 November 1999 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 131, pages 668-672). The authors are B. Annibale, M. Marignani, B. Monarca, G. Antonelli, A. Marcheggiano, G. Martino, F. Mandelli, R. Caprilli, and G. Delle Fave.Summaries for Patients are a service provided by Annals to help patients better understand the complicated and often mystifying language of modern medicine.Summaries for Patients are presented for informational purposes only. These summaries are not a substitute for advice from your own medical provider. If you have questions about this material, or need medical advice about your own health or situation, please contact your physician. The summaries may be reproduced for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine. Previousarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoReversal of Iron Deficiency Anemia after Helicobacter pylori Eradication in Patients with Asymptomatic Gastritis Bruno Annibale , Massimo Marignani , Bruno Monarca , Giorgio Antonelli , Adriana Marcheggiano , Gina Martino , Franco Mandelli , Renzo Caprilli , and Gianfranco Delle Fave Metrics 2 November 1999Volume 131, Issue 9Page: 668KeywordsAnemiaBlood countsGastric ulcersGastritisHelicobacter pyloriHelicobacter pylori infectionIron deficiency anemiaPatientsStomach Issue Published: 2 November 1999 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 1999 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.Loading ...
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