Helicobacter Pylori Infection Quiz
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Learn more about Helicobacter pylori infection
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is helicobacter pylori infection?
Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori, is a bacteria that is commonly found in the stomach of approximately half the world's population.The vast majority of people have no symptoms. However, H. pylori is capable of causing a number of digestive problems, including ulcers and, rarely, stomach cancer. H. pylori bacteria may spread through direct contact with saliva, vomit, feces or contaminated food or water.
Symptoms of helicobacter pylori infection
Upset tummy / upper abdominal discomfort
Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat
Upper central abdominal pain
Nausea or vomiting
Loss of appetite
History of stomach ulcer
Abdominal discomfort
Abdominal pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for helicobacter pylori infection
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose helicobacter pylori infection
Do you have discomfort (but not pain) around the upper part of your abdomen /stomach? Such as an upset tummy?
Do you have heartburn?
Do you have pain in the pit of the stomach (top middle of the abdomen)?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
Treatment for helicobacter pylori infection
Treatment regimens for H. Pylori usually involve taking antibiotics and medications to reduce stomach acid for 14 days, which helps treat the infection and heal damaged tissues.
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Diseases related to Helicobacter pylori infection
References
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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