Evaluation of efficacy of Unani compound drug on symptomatic Relief in Helicobacter pylori infective patients

We undertook this study to find out the effect of Unani compound drugs on symptoms in H. pylori Positive Antral gastritis and/or duodenitis confirmed by upper G.I Endoscopy and Rapid Urease Test(RUT). Methods: Study was conducted on 40 patients having gastritis and/or duodinitis, confirmed by Endoscopy. Patients were given Unani compound drugs for 3 months, After 3 month upper G.Iendoscopy and RUT were repeated to assess the status of gastritis and/or duodenitis and, H. Pylori. Results: In our study we found that 61.3% and 50% improvement in gastritis and duodenitis respectively as well as good result in symptoms relief. But. H. Pylorieradication rate only 22.5% Post-treatment endoscopy RUT showed that patient got relief from gastritis and /or duodinitis or H.Pylori infection.