question-icon

Is A 10 Day Pill Test Absolutely Necessary To Test For Bad Bacteria?

default
Posted on Sun, 27 May 2018
Twitter Sun, 27 May 2018 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 19 Jan 2021 Last reviewed on
Question : I am currently on a 10 day pill test for bad bacteria prescribed by a Gastroenterolgist, using PPI, PYLERA,

and Digesta, after 10 days they are going to test me 3 weeks later. Is this a necessary test
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

This is to make sure that the germ was effectively eradicated. it is necessary and I recommend you follow up with. You would ideally do this 4weeks after completing treatment and being off PPIs for at least 2weeks prior to testing.

I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ivo Ditah

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :2002

Answered : 3981 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Doctor Now
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

191 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Is A 10 Day Pill Test Absolutely Necessary To Test For Bad Bacteria?

Brief Answer: Yes! Detailed Answer: HI, This is to make sure that the germ was effectively eradicated. it is necessary and I recommend you follow up with. You would ideally do this 4weeks after completing treatment and being off PPIs for at least 2weeks prior to testing. I wish you well.