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Is H Pylori Dangerous?

hi, i have been recently diagnosed with H pylori.. i have been give the triple treatment of calithramycin, amoxxicilin and omeprazole.. is dis something very serious and does this have some long term implications etc.can u plz give some detailed information about Hpylori. thnx
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for choosing HCM for your query.
I appreciate your concern towards H pylori infection which normally causes break in the lining of the stomach (peptic ulcer).
H pylori is an exceptional bacteria which can survive in the acidic environment of the stomach producing tissue damage result in ulcer.
Since this is a bacterial infection, hence antibiotics are used for 2 weeks to kill H pylori. Along with antibiotics Omeprazole is given for a period of 4-6 weeks to suppress the acid production and to increase the healing process of the ulcer.

It is not a serious condition, usually triple treatment is sufficient enough to cure this condition.

You must avoid taking Alcohol, hot and spicy foods, NSAID pain killer, smoking, caffeine, carbonated sweetened soft drinks,etc.

I hope all your doubts have been clarified in a simple language,
A feedback in this regard is highly appreciated.
Take care
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Is H Pylori Dangerous?

Hi Thanks for choosing HCM for your query. I appreciate your concern towards H pylori infection which normally causes break in the lining of the stomach (peptic ulcer). H pylori is an exceptional bacteria which can survive in the acidic environment of the stomach producing tissue damage result in ulcer. Since this is a bacterial infection, hence antibiotics are used for 2 weeks to kill H pylori. Along with antibiotics Omeprazole is given for a period of 4-6 weeks to suppress the acid production and to increase the healing process of the ulcer. It is not a serious condition, usually triple treatment is sufficient enough to cure this condition. You must avoid taking Alcohol, hot and spicy foods, NSAID pain killer, smoking, caffeine, carbonated sweetened soft drinks,etc. I hope all your doubts have been clarified in a simple language, A feedback in this regard is highly appreciated. Take care