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How do I know if I have Helicobacter pylori?

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How do I know if I have Helicobacter pylori?

The H. pylori infection can be detected by submitting a stool sample (stool antigen test) or by using a device to measure breath samples after swallowing a urea pill (urea breath test).

Can H. pylori affect bowels?

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?

Symptoms

  • An ache or burning pain in your abdomen.
  • Abdominal pain that’s worse when your stomach is empty.
  • Nausea.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Frequent burping.
  • Bloating.
  • Unintentional weight loss.

Can I test myself for H. pylori?

Can H. pylori go away on its own?

These side effects are usually minor and go away on their own. You can cure H. pylori infection only if you take the medicines just the way your doctor tells you. If you forget to take some of your medicines or stop taking them because of side effects, the infection will not be cured.

Can H. pylori cause inflammation in the colon?

pylori) infection may play a role in inflammatory bowel disease pathogenesis due to their comparable immunological features. H. pylori can be detected in colonic mucosa of patients with UC and patients with histological superficial ulcerations and mild infiltration consistent with early UC.

Can H. pylori spread to intestines?

pylori) is a type of bacteria. These germs can enter your body and live in your digestive tract. After many years, they can cause sores, called ulcers, in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine.

What are the first symptoms of H. pylori?

When signs or symptoms do occur with H. pylori infection, they may include:

  • An ache or burning pain in your abdomen.
  • Abdominal pain that’s worse when your stomach is empty.
  • Nausea.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Frequent burping.
  • Bloating.
  • Unintentional weight loss.