Published online Jan 28, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i4.101933
Revised: November 8, 2024
Accepted: December 6, 2024
Published online: January 28, 2025
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Core Tip: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has a protective effect on gastroesophageal reflux disease. Both of these diseases have a very high incidence and prevalence. The main obstacle to effective treatment H. pylori infection and gastroesophageal reflux disease is the possible side effects after use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The article provides a precise analysis of scientific reviews and meta-analyses, as well as experimental scientific morphological studies on this topic. The author presented his original field of vision. He convincingly substantiated his opinion, proposed to interpret possible morphological and functional changes in the gastric mucosa after long-term use of PPIs as compensatory mechanisms of sanogenesis. This field of view will increase the number of indications for the use of PPIs and other antisecretory drugs.
