What Is The Difference Between H-pylori Infection And Diverticulitis Infection?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

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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.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar