Helicobacter Pylori Infection Quiz
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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.
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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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What is Helicobacter Pylori Infection?
Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a bacteria commonly found in the stomach of about half the world's population. Most people have no symptoms. However, H. pylori can cause 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.
Typical Symptoms of Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Black, shiny stool
Blood in stool
Upset tummy / upper abdominal discomfort
Upper central abdominal pain
Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat
History of stomach ulcer
Nausea or vomiting
Sharp abdominal pain
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Are your stools black and shiny like hair?
Do you have blood in your stool?
Do you have discomfort in the upper abdomen, like an upset tummy?
Do you have stomach pain in the middle of your abdomen?
Are you experiencing heartburn?
Treatmentof Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Treatment for H. pylori usually involves taking antibiotics and medications to reduce stomach acid for 14 days, which helps treat the infection and heal damaged tissues.
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References
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https://www.aerzteblatt.de/int/archive/article/198782
Camilo V, Sugiyama T, Touati E. Pathogenesis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Helicobacter. 2017 Sep;22 Suppl 1. doi: 10.1111/hel.12405. PMID: 28891130.
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Eusebi LH, Zagari RM, Bazzoli F. Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection. Helicobacter. 2014 Sep;19 Suppl 1:1-5. doi: 10.1111/hel.12165. PMID: 25167938.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
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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