Question 1

can there be any medicine in homeopathy to eradicate (kill) helicobacter pylori?

Accepted Answer

None: I say "none, " because homeopathy does not kill anything or eradicate organisms. However, it can strengthen the body's responses to overcome the effects of those organisms -- with individualized remedy that helps the whole system rebalance itself. With the right remedy, symptoms remit and function improves. If you want to "kill" helicobacter pylori, you may need standard antibiotic treatments.

Question 2

can pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and/or cranberries kill helicobacter pylori?

Accepted Answer

No: Unfortunately they have not been shown to kill the h.pylori bacteria. It is a strong bacteria that needs the right course of treatment, usually what is called "triple therapy".

Question 3

what foods are good to get rid of helicobacter pylori and what should i avoid eating?

Accepted Answer

NOT a food issue: Studies show diet plays no role in eradication of h pylor infection of he stomach (a possible cause of stomach ulcers).  However , avoidance of smoking, alcohol, caffeine will help lower the levels of stomach acid.  The usual treatment for h pylori includes 3-4 drug regimens including antibiotics and ppi (anti-acid meds, e.g. Prilosec, prevacid). Hope you are better soon!

Question 4

how treat helicobacter pylori?

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Medications: H pylori is usually treated with a combination of several antibiotics as well as other medications. Your doctor will be able to give you the right combinations and duration.

Question 5

what is helicobacter pylori medicine ?

Accepted Answer

H. Pylori Medicine: Such as Prilosec or Omeprazole.  Some antibiotics can also be used to treat the H. Pylori infection.

Question 6

can helicobacter pylori cause inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Helicobacter pylori is associated with gastritis (inflammatiion of the stomach lining), stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, stomach cancer and malt stomach lymphoma.

Question 7

helicobacter pylori test, how to interpret results?

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter tests: Rapid tests for h. pylori are based on it's fairly unique enzyme urease, producing ammonia. This can be detected in gas (breath test), or pH-based media testing of tissue samples. The best test is a biopsy, perhaps with direct detection by IHC. The latter method also can find other complications like cancer. Stool antigen tests are also available. Serologic tests only tell if you have ever had it.

Question 8

what is helicobacter pylori? what it do and is it treatable?

Accepted Answer

This is a: Bacteria that is associated with stomach ulcers.  When it is present then treatment of the infection is important for resolution of the ucler(s).  It is imminently treatable.

Question 9

is it true that helicobacter pylori related to gallbladder problems?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Recent research has been able to identify h. Pylori in the gallbladders of some patients who had a stomach infection from h. Pylori, but there is nothing to indicate if this means anything or if it causes any gallbladder problems.

Question 10

fighting helicobacter pylori (h. pylori). what is the best way to do this?

Accepted Answer

Avoid reinfection: Get treated , possibly treat family members. Take steps to avoid reinfection- not eating  or drinking after somebody, not eating left over, not eating from same plate, avoiding farm animals.

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