Question 1

can h pylori cause dizzy spells?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: H pylori is a bacteria that causes peptic ulcer and by itself it will not cause dizzy spell if not accompanied by ulcer with its symptoms of pain and burning  and sometimes bleeding  sometimes may cause dizziness.But if you are just a carrier of h pylori without an ulcer, it does not cause any symptoms and no dizziness.

Question 2

what can i do about fatigue and dizziness caused by h pylori?

Accepted Answer

Diagnose h pylori: H. Pylori is a bacteria that colonizes some people's stomach and often leads to gastroesophageal reflux disease.  Fatigue and dizziness can be caused by a number of things.

Question 3

can h. pylori bacterial infection make you feel dizzy and faint?

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Unlikely: This would be a unique occurrence, unless you have a gastric ulcer which is bleeding and the symptoms are a result of blood loss. Very unlikely.

Question 4

chronically ill for 9 months- fatigue, dizziness, nausea after h. pylori, gallbladder removal, and flu. no diagnosis. what type of doc should i see?

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Primary Care Doctor: You should start off seeing a primary care doctor (family practice or internal medicine). They can examine you and initiate any further workup if necessary. They will also be able to refer you to the appropriate specialist if needed. Good luck!

Question 5

started treatment for h. pylori (after having it for 3 years and experiencing severe stomach pains daily) using mastic gum (1500mg, twice a day). 1-2hrs after starting treatment, felt dizzy, nauseated, with intense stomach pain. is it herx reaction?

Accepted Answer

Mastic gum: Since mastic gum is a supplement, I question if the FDA investigates it for efficacy. Proponents say it has no side effects but I would ask your pharmacist for more information. I'm not sure that many physicians would prescribe it to eradicate H Pylori instead of the recommended triple therapy most of us prescribe.

Question 6

i have acid relfux ( acid coming up). ppis ( prilosec, nexium, and prevacid) give dizziness and swelling in my throat. doc won't put me on prescription. zantac and pepcid isn't strong enough. no h.pylori. should i take ppi regardless of side effects?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Have you tried strict dietary measures like avoidance of caffeine, alcohol,nicotine,spices, and greasy foods which can loosen the sphincter or valve between the stomach contents and esophagus? You could try taking gaviscon as a preventative of gerd. Sometimes symptoms are not due to acid reflux but due to bile reflux which doesn't respond to ppi's or zantac (ranitidine).

Question 7

test for h.pylori. am on two antibiotics, 1 antacid and 1 anti-nausea. low grade fever for over a month. taking hida test friday but started getting very dizzy today.  what should i do until friday?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding ulcer?: If you had an ulcer you could be bleeding and getting dizzy... But your stool would be black or burgundy.  See your doctor.

Question 8

i wanted to know if its possible to have gotten h pylori it from an ex or how to get it in the first place? how long before it causes problems?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Some people are infected by H pylori and never have problems and some have problems so therefore the timing may be never or tommorrow.No way to tell.

Question 9

what is the cause of h pylori in general?

Accepted Answer

Please see below: H. Pylori infection occurs when a type of bacteria called helicobacter pylori (h. Pylori) infects your stomach, usually during childhood. A common cause of peptic ulcers, h. Pylori infection is present in about half the people in the world. 

H. Pylori bacteria can be passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or fecal matter.

Question 10

can h pylori cause globus sensation?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Globus sensation can be caused by several different possibilities.   Gastroesophageal reflux is a common cause , however, h pylori gastritis is not.  I would treat the gerd  aggressively and see if the globus sensation improves.   I recommend that patients undergo an egd (stomach scope) to rule out any underlying conditions such as a peptic ulcer, esophagitis or hiatal hernia.

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Chronically ill for 9 months- fatigue, dizziness, nausea after h. pylori, gallbladder removal, and flu. no diagnosis. what type of doc should i see?

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Started treatment for h. pylori (after having it for 3 years and experiencing severe stomach pains daily) using mastic gum (1500mg, twice a day). 1-2hrs after starting treatment, felt dizzy, nauseated, with intense stomach pain. is it herx reaction?

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I have acid relfux ( acid coming up). ppis ( prilosec, nexium, and prevacid) give dizziness and swelling in my throat. doc won't put me on prescription. zantac and pepcid isn't strong enough. no h.pylori. should i take ppi regardless of side effects?

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Test for h.pylori. am on two antibiotics, 1 antacid and 1 anti-nausea. low grade fever for over a month. taking hida test friday but started getting very dizzy today. what should i do until friday?

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I wanted to know if its possible to have gotten h pylori it from an ex or how to get it in the first place? how long before it causes problems?

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What is the cause of h pylori in general?

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Can h pylori cause globus sensation?

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