Question 1

if a biopsy says no h.pylori then that means it's gone??? is it 100% reliable ?

Accepted Answer

100% doesn't exist: Nothing in medicine is 100%. It is very unlikely that a pathologist would miss H. pylori on a biopsy, but they are limited by where the biopsy is taken. Your GI doc has a great understanding of this and will take the biopsy result into consideration. If they still suspect H. pylori after the biopsy read, they will likely think they missed it and repeat.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

what are the h pylori symptoms?

Accepted Answer

H. Pylori: First line tx is 1 week of triple therapy consisting of proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec plus clarithromycin/amoxicillin antibiotics. Another option is consuming lactobacillus-containing yogurt.

Question 7

can i go to work with h pylori?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless your place of work has a policy against it.  There is no problem to work with this infection.

Question 8

i have h pylori a is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: It' s a relatively common condition. In case you have symptoms that are possibly related to it, the treatment involves usually 2 antibiotics and 1 stomach acid inhibitor for 2 weeks.

Question 9

can you tell me about h-pylori ?

Accepted Answer

Its now considered: The number one cause of stomach ulcers and bleeding. It can be diagnosed via biopsy of your stomach or blood work. Treatment involves roughly a two week course of three agents that include a combination of antibiotics and antacids.

Question 10

i want to know h pylori medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Triple therapy: If you are asking about regimen for eradication - then it is combination of esomeprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin.

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