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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ) is a bacteria responsible for most ulcers and many cases of chronic gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). This organism can weaken the protective coating of the stomach and duodenum (...
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Symptoms
If you are a carrier of H. pylori, you may have no symptoms. If you have an ulcer or gastritis, you may have some of th...
Causes
As many as half of the world's population is infected with H. pylori. Those living in developing countries or crowded, ...
Tests
Simple blood, breath, and stool tests can determine if you are infected with H. pylori. If you have symptoms, your doct...
Treatments
One to two weeks of antibiotics (like clarithromycin and amoxicillin) along with a proton-pump inhibitor such as omepra...
Prevention
A clean and hygienic environment may help decrease your risk of H. pylori infection.
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Call your health care provider if you have blood in your stool, abdominal pain, ongoing indigestion or heartburn, or an...
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