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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. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | 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 | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Saw a show on TV and they mentioned something called helicobacter pylori infections. What is that?
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Can a helicobacter pylori infection cause a bad taste in the mouth?
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How can I get rid of the extreme wind from helicobacter pylori?
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What foods are good to get rid of helicobacter pylori and what should I avoid eating?
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I have helicobacter pylori third year in a row and i treat it everytime. It keeps coming back during the summer. I have result 38 now.Also i have pain?
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Helicobacter pylori causes other health issues, true?
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What is the definition or description of: Helicobacter pylori?
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Can i take metronidazole for Helicobacter pylori?
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Will helicobacter pylori treatment make you gain weight?
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What is helicobacter pylori? What it do and is it treatable?
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Fighting helicobacter pylori (h. pylori). What is the best way to do this?
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Is there any medicine in homeopathy to eradicate helicobacter pylori?
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Can there be any medicine in homeopathy to eradicate (kill) helicobacter pylori?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I have did the breath test for helicobacter pylori the interval was 4.7 is it dangerous?
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A 39-year old female asked:
A recent endoscopy revealed I have intestinal metaplasia in my stomach. Test for Helicobacter pylori turned out negative. What is the probability of my condition becoming dysplasia and eventually gastric cancer?
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Relationship between helicobacter pylori bacteria and stomach ulcers?
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Is there any other way to cure helicobactor pylori besides medication ?
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A 63-year old female asked:
Diagnosed with helicobacter pilory, doctor prescribed amoxicillin 1gx2 day , I wonder if i need antifungal drugs also ?
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A 49-year old male asked:
I've been treated for Helicobacter pylori about 8 years ago by taking antibiotics. Is it possible to be reinfected by the same bacteria?
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What the details about riple treatment eradicating helicobacter pylori for a hypertensive patient? Please recommend me some helpful prescription.
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A 33-year old female asked:
It started with constipation and bloating.Positive helicobacter pylori test. Gastroscopy-gastritis and duodenitis. Could the bacteria be causing it?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have a stomach infection, pylori I believe, and my medication is 80 dollars with insurance. How can I get treatment if its out of my price range?
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How dangerous is H. pylori infection?
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