H Pylorie Infection (Helicobacter Pylori)
What is H pylorie infection?
It is a bacteria which infects stomach and leads to dyspepsia(Gastric),Ulcers in stomach Rarely cancers like MALT lymphoma and Gastric cancer.
How is it detected?
Breath tests
Stool tests
Endoscopy biopsy
What are the problems with this infection?
Gastric (Dyspepsia)
Ulcers of stomach and intestine
Rarely cancers of stomach
How do we treat?
It is treated with antibiotics and Acid reducing medicines for 2 weeks
Can it recur?
Yes in some small percentage of treated cases
In these small cases we treat with second line drugs.