Abstract
My opinion is that eradication of Helicobacter pyroli should not be necessary. The first reason is the risk of side effect of antibiotics for eradication. The second reason is the risk of developing reflux esopahagitis and gastroesopageal reflux disease. These diseases aggravate QOL of the patients. The third reason is the risk of Barrete's esophagus and Barette's esophageal cancer. The fourth reason is the risk of erosive gastritis and duodenitis. The last reason is the risk of developing obesity and of hyperlipidemia. They induce the cardiovascular disease. Prognosis after eradication of H. pyroli in short term was reported very good, but the prognosis after eradication of H. pyroli in long term was not reported. It is necessary to evaluate of prognosis after H. pylori eradication in long term. I emphasize that the H. pylori eradication does not improve the prognosis of the patients with infection of H. pyroli. My opinion is that eradication of Helicobacter pyroli should not be necessary.
