Helicobacter Pylori infection

May 13, 2014

Got a call yesterday from my family doctor informing me that I have a parasite living in or on my pouch called " helicobacter pylori infection " and now I need to be on antibiotics for 7 day full strength triple dose twice a day  called  Hp Pac it contains 2 Prevacid 2 Biaxin tabs and 4 Amoxicillin pills that is a day's worth of meds.  I'm feeling hopeful that my guts will feel better after we kill this parasite that has taken to living in my stomach and making holes. Doc are worried if not treated and destroyed  I could develop Stomach Cancer, so keeping my fingers crossed and saying prayers here.  Gosh from finding out that I have a Fistula and now this.

This is what I found out about this infection online.

"H. pylori infection is thought to be present in about half the people in the world. For many people, H. pylori infection causes no signs or symptoms and doesn't lead to any complications. But for others, H. pylori can lead to serious complications, such as ulcers and stomach cancer"    

Most individuals infected with H. pylori have few or no symptoms. They may experience a few episodes of gastritis (minor belching, bloating, nausea,vomiting, abdominal discomfort), but little or nothing else. Often, these symptoms simply cease. However, those individuals who have a more serious infection exhibit symptoms of stomach and duodenal ulcers or gastritis.

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