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H. pylori infection (helicobacter pylori)
A condition in which bacteria infects the gastrointestinal tract, which can result in acid reflux, stomach and intestinal ulcers, and perhaps stomach cancer.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Does Zantac (ranitidine) 300mg and pantoloc 40mg help helicobacter pylori infection?
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Saw a show on tv and they mentioned something called helicobacter pylori infections. What is that?
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What can I do about adrenal fatigue and helicobacter pylori infection?
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Hi. I got a endoscopy done and doctor says I have Antral and fundic mucosa with active chronic Helicobacter pylori gastritis. Duodenum mucosa. Does this infection might cause extreme anxiety? I been feeling so sick and they say is anxiety?
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Does adrenal fatigue lead to helicobacter pylori infection?
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Will having a candida and SIBO infection affect my Helicobacter Pylori breath test results?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Can a helicobacter pylori infection cause a bad taste in the mouth?
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Why would I need a helicobacter pylori breath test?
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Do I need to take antibiotic for helicobacter pylori?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What foods are good to get rid of helicobacter pylori and what should I avoid eating?
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A 37-year old asked:
I am 25 years old female, I have been tested positive for helicobacter pylori, so what's a good treatment?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I have been tested positive for helicobacter pylori. Is it normal to be in so much pain? Pain down left side under ribs. For past week...
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A 43-year old female asked:
I have been prescribed topzole 40mg for Helicobacter pylori. Since starting it 3 weeks ago, I have gained 3kg. I am concerned that this is unusual and I have not changed my eating habits. I have to still take this medication for 3-6 months?
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A 51-year old male asked:
My recent blood exam shows: H.pylori(lgA) 25.08 H.pylori(lgG) 11.09 Is it indicate that i have helicobacter?
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A 32-year old female 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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How treat helicobacter pylori?
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What is Helicobacter Pylori medicine ?
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A 43-year old female asked:
My boyfriend was recently diagnosed with helicobacter pylori. What are the chances I have it also. Where do you get it from ?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I got helicobacter pylori, and i took medicines for almost 7 days. But my health condition is getting worse than before. Is it normal?
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Can a blood test diagnose helicobacter pylori?
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What do you do if the treatment for Helicobacter pylori don't work?
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Is there any medicine in homeopathy to eradicate helicobacter pylori?
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Helicobacter pylori considered a causative agent of gastritis, why is this?
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When do I need to stop probiotics before taking the helicobacter pylori breath test?
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