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 ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) is usually found in your gut in small amounts, but it can become unmanageable and cause digestive problems, such as ulcers and constipation. Constipation is a common ...

Grabbing meals on the go, running endless errands, staying up late to finish work or school projects — we all have days when we push ourselves too hard and end up experiencing digestive distress and ...

H. pylori bacteria can disrupt your stomach's protective lining and cause peptic ulcers. You can treat H. pylori infections with antibiotics and medications that lower acid to prevent complications. H ...

While conversations about cancer risk often center on genetics and lifestyle choices, emerging research highlights a more insidious threat lurking in millions of American stomachs. Helicobacter pylori ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria that live in the stomach of about two-thirds of the global population. Strong evidence suggests that it can cause cancer. H. pylori does not cause symptoms ...

More than half the world’s population is thought to be living with H. pylori. Most people do not have any symptoms. But when an infection grows too much, it can lead to stomach ulcers and chronic ...

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Background and Aim: Common endoscopic findings in stomachs with Helicobacter pylori infections include antral nodularity, thickened gastric folds, and visible submucosal vessels. These findings are ...

Background and Aims: The adjuvant effects of probiotic-containing yogurt on second-line triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection have not been evaluated. Methods: A total of 337 ...