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I had have been having bad stomach aches for years I was just tested positive for H.pylori my question does the delay of treatment for years make any difference..I had to force my doctor to run tests after going to him for 5 years with upper stomach pains.I just need to know if the longer you wait to treat is there more damage to your stomach or other parts within .

Most people with Hp have had it all their lives. The damage does accumulate and often a small amount of residual inflammation remains.