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What Is The Difference Between H-pylori Infection And Diverticulitis Infection?
Question: What is the difference forgive my spelling, with helicopter pylori infection and I'm not sure of the other name which is like "dipaticulitus" something like that name. Thank you, XXXX. Sydney, Australia.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
You are referring to
a) Helicobacter pylori infection
b) Diverticulitis
Helicobacter pylori is a ubiquitous organism that is present in about 50% of the world population. It can lead to atrophic and even metaplastic changes in stomach.
Diverticulitis is the inflammation of one or more diverticula, which are small pouches created by herniation of mucosa into the wall of the colon.
wishing you best of health
Please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
You are referring to
a) Helicobacter pylori infection
b) Diverticulitis
Helicobacter pylori is a ubiquitous organism that is present in about 50% of the world population. It can lead to atrophic and even metaplastic changes in stomach.
Diverticulitis is the inflammation of one or more diverticula, which are small pouches created by herniation of mucosa into the wall of the colon.
wishing you best of health
Please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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