Several Twitter users on Thursday, November 25, took to the micro-blogging site to narrate their experiences with bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori).
Q: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I'm being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is ...
The stomach is supposed to be a hostile environment for bacteria, and it was long assumed that no bacteria could live there. Imagine the surprise when two Australian researchers (physician-scientists ...
Dear Doctors: In your recent column about gastritis, you didn’t mention the possibility of getting H. pylori from flies. I was diagnosed with H. pylori decades ago, and soon after I saw a video in the ...
What patients need to know about omeprazole side effects, as the latest NHS guidance summarised below explains 'red flag' ...
Dear Pharmacist: I took the stool test you recommended called "GI Effects" by Metametrix Labs, and it's positive for high levels of a bacteria called H. pylori. My doctor is treating me aggressively ...
What if we could eliminate a major risk factor for stomach cancer in Black, Asian, Latino and other vulnerable populations? A new study from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of ...
A doctor yesterday reminded people not to take certain types of drugs before getting a stool antigen test for Helicobacter pylori amid a one-time government-funded testing program for people aged 45 ...