Question 1

how could i take h pylori medications?

Accepted Answer

Fix the root cause: The H. Pylori is able to grow in the stomach because of the low acid level.
This is contrary to conventional medicine opinion.
I suggest that you see a Holistic doctor who will take care of the root cause, rather than use drugs with possible severe side effects, and with only temporary relief.

Question 2

my fiance is being treated for h.pylori. she has been a smoker for over 10 years could that cause her h.pylori?

Accepted Answer

No: H. Pylori is a bacteria.  It is not caused by smoking.

Question 3

a year ago i tested positive for h-pylori have similar symptoms but tested negative this time what could it be ?

Accepted Answer

Need a doctor: The test could of been a false negative or a gastritis not from this particular Bacteria. I hope you feel better soon.

Question 4

my sister has h pylori and i have been having the same symptoms as her. is there anyway i could check that through healthtap?

Accepted Answer

: You could on the paid Prime portion of HealthTap. Testing and tight follow up will be needed and that can be easier accomplished through your primary care physician or gastroenterologist if established with one.

Question 5

my son was dx w/ h pylori 2 years ago not been well since. losing lots of weight scope showed gastroperisis could h pylori cause that or somethig else?

Accepted Answer

H pylori: H pylori is one of the causes of gastritis but should be easily eradicated with healing of the gastritis as well. Gastroparesis can be caused by diabetes and your son should be checked for that if he hasn't been already.If he is plagued by any stomach symptoms and is still losing weight, another gastroscospy as well as an abdominal ct scan may be in order. Medication for gastroparesis is available

Question 6

is there any over the counter medications i could take for h.pylori?

Accepted Answer

H. Pylori: infection: H. Pylori is a bacterial infection. There are no home remedies that act as antibiotics.

Question 7

what is h. pylori?

Accepted Answer

Infection of stomach: H.Pylori is type of bacteria helicobacter pylori that can cause infection in thestomach, together with acid stomach can cause ulcers .Pts are usually asymtomatic.When being treated with ulcers , this bacteria then get tested.It test is positive , pts are treated with two antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor for 7-14 days.

Question 8

h pylori is that dangerous?

Accepted Answer

H. Pylori: This is an infection that caused peptic ulcers.  It is dangerous only if the ulcer disease or heartburn are not treated. This infection can be cured so there is absolutely no reason to not take the treatment offered.

Question 9

how do you test fir h. pylori?

Accepted Answer

See the link given: Below. The most definitive test is gastric biopsy and examination of tissue by a pathologist. Other tests include breath test, stool test and blood tests.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007501.htm.

Question 10

what are the symptoms h pylori?

Accepted Answer

Dyspepsia: Most people with h pylori are asymptomatic carriers.  Symptoms from h pylori include abdominal pain, nausea, early satiety or lack of appetite, bloating, and fullness sensation; typically referred to as dyspepsia.

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