Diseases
helicobacter pylori bacteria
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Overview
H. pylori (Heliobacter pylori, pronounced Hel-ee-koh-BAK-ter Pie-LORE-ee) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). This can cause redness and soreness (inflammation).
Symptoms
- nausea
- an ache or burning pain in your stomach (abdomen)
- stomach pain that may be worse when your stomach is empty
- loss of appetite
- frequent burping, and bloating
Causes
- h. pylori infection occurs when h. pylori bacteria infect your stomach. h. pylori bacteria are usually passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or stool.
Risk factors
- living in crowded conditions.
- living without a reliable supply of clean water.
- living in a developing country.
Diagnosis
- stool tests
- breath test
- scope test
- upper endoscopy
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is helicobacter pylori bacteria?
H. pylori (Heliobacter pylori, pronounced Hel-ee-koh-BAK-ter Pie-LORE-ee) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). This can cause redness and soreness (inflammation).
What are the symptoms of helicobacter pylori bacteria?
nausea, an ache or burning pain in your stomach (abdomen), stomach pain that may be worse when your stomach is empty, loss of appetite, frequent burping, and bloating
What causes helicobacter pylori bacteria?
h. pylori infection occurs when h. pylori bacteria infect your stomach. h. pylori bacteria are usually passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or stool.
Which medicines are used for helicobacter pylori bacteria?
amoxicillin, ampicillin, bismuth subsalicylate, clarithromycin, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, levofloxacin, omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole
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