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Symptoms of Helicobacter pylori-positive and H pylori-negative patients referred for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
| Symptom | H pylori-negative, n (%) | H pylori-positive, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Epigastric pain | 87 (45.3) | 8 (66) |
| Periumbilical pain | 62 (32.2) | 3 (25) |
| Lower abdominal pain | 41 (21.3) | 1 (8.3) |
| Retrosternal/chest pain | 36 (18.7) | – |
| Heartburn | 41 (21.3) | – |
| Nausea/vomiting | 6 (3.1) | – |
| Anemia | 4 (2) | – |
| Failure to thrive/weight loss | 3 (1.5) | – |
| Halitosis | 2 (1.04) | – |
