Question 1

docs, could a person diagnosed with helicobacter pylori(bacteria) drink milk and hot chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Treatment of the H. Pylori would be recommended of course.

Question 2

is h pylori (helicobacter pylori) contagious? is it possible for one person to transmit the bacteria that causes ulcers (helicobacter pylori) to another person?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, h pylori can be transmitted quite easily from one person to another, although in modern, sanitary conditions, that transmission is much less common than it used to be.

Question 3

relationship between helicobacter pylori bacteria and stomach ulcers?

Accepted Answer

H. pylori & ulcers: An estimated 2/3 of people have h. Pylori bacteria, but most of them never have any symptoms. However, h. Pylori is a major cause of peptic ulcers (>90% of duodenal ulcers, an estimated 60% of gastric ulcers). Nobody knows why some people with h. Pylori get ulcers but others don't.

Question 4

it started with constipation and bloating.positive helicobacter pylori test. gastroscopy-gastritis and duodenitis. could the bacteria be causing it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Helicobacter pylori infection of the lining of the stomach is a well known cause of gastritis and indigestion. It would not be related to chronic constipation that needs lots of liquids to dink and increased fiber in the diet with fruits, vegetables ; maybe added metamucil. See a doctor to get medications to treat the h. Pylori infection.

Question 5

can a blood test diagnose helicobacter pylori?

Accepted Answer

H. Pylori: Yes. Of course. This is the most common way h. Pylori is diagnosed.

Question 6

why would i  need a helicobacter pylori breath test?

Accepted Answer

Confirm success: Urea breathing test confirms presence if positive , or absence if negative of h. Pylori . Noninvasive way to confirm the success of eradication of h.Pylori.

Question 7

helicobacter pylori considered a causative agent of gastritis, why is this?

Accepted Answer

It lives in stomach: this bacteria lives in the stomach, and will cause inflammation of the stomach. It will stimulate further acid secretion from the stomach, and too much acid will irritate the lining of the stomach. this bacteria also weakness the lining of the stomach.

Question 8

i am 25 years old female, i have been tested positive for helicobacter pylori, so what's a good treatment?

Accepted Answer

Triple therapy: There are several combo regimens but they are basically 2-3 antibiotics plus a stomach protector medicine like Prilosec or nexium (esomeprazole).  One option is Prevpac - contains the antibiotics Amoxicillin & Clarithromycin and the proton-pump inhibitor lansoprazole.  It depends on your other medical conditions and allergies.

Question 9

hello how long does it take to get results from a helicobacter pylori antigen test? its been almost a week and i have no heard back?

Accepted Answer

: If you ask about the stool antigen test for H. Pylori, the turnaround time is about 2-4 days.

Question 10

i have helicobacter pylori third year in a row and i treat it everytime. it keeps coming back during the summer. i have result 38 now.also i have pain?

Accepted Answer

get it treated: Once completely eliminated , prevent reinfection , main source is food , wash you hands , drink non contaminated water , maintain meticulous hygiene that will minimize  chances of your reinfection and its complications.

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Docs, could a person diagnosed with helicobacter pylori(bacteria) drink milk and hot chocolate?

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Is h pylori (helicobacter pylori) contagious? is it possible for one person to transmit the bacteria that causes ulcers (helicobacter pylori) to another person?

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Relationship between helicobacter pylori bacteria and stomach ulcers?

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It started with constipation and bloating.positive helicobacter pylori test. gastroscopy-gastritis and duodenitis. could the bacteria be causing it?

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Can a blood test diagnose helicobacter pylori?

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Why would i need a helicobacter pylori breath test?

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Helicobacter pylori considered a causative agent of gastritis, why is this?

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I am 25 years old female, i have been tested positive for helicobacter pylori, so what's a good treatment?

A member asked:

Hello how long does it take to get results from a helicobacter pylori antigen test? its been almost a week and i have no heard back?

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I have helicobacter pylori third year in a row and i treat it everytime. it keeps coming back during the summer. i have result 38 now.also i have pain?

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