Both my parents and I are infected with H. pylori. My mother was put on Helidac and it cured her infection. If we are all infected with the same strain of H. pylori, wouldn't it be best to use Helidac, as it seems to have been effective with my mother. See similar questions...

Helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) is a certain bacterium that is thought to cause the majority of all peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are stomach and duodenal ulcers. In the U.S. over 20 percent of the population under the age of 40 and over 50 percent of the population above the age of 60 are infected with h. pylori. However, that does not necessarily mean that the infected person will also develop a peptic ulcer. See similar questions...

A course of two antibiotics and an acid blocking medicine taken for 10 - 14 days can eradicate 90% of H pylori. See similar questions...

Once a person is infected with h. pylori, the h. pylori can attack the mucus coating that usually protects the stomach and the duodenum. Since the coating is weakened, acidic stomach juices can easily irritate the very sensitive stomach lining beneath. Eventually this will cause a sore, the stomach/ duodenal ulcer. Ulcers can be very painful. In severe cases people wake up in the mornings with blood in their mouth. Unfortunately, h. See similar questions...

H. pylori peptic ulcers are usually treated with antibiotics and drugs that reduce the acid in the stomach and protect the sensitive stomach lining. Which antibiotic to choose depends on the region in which the patient lives, as certain areas in the world seemingly show resistance against some antibiotics. There are currently two types of acid reducing/ suppressing medications in the market, H2 (Histamine) blockers and proton pump inhibitors. H2 blockers block histamine in the body. See similar questions...

Since research has not found out yet how h. pylori bacteria actually spread it is almost impossible to prevent an infection. However, as mentioned above, it depends on the person if a stomach ulcer actually develops. It is often stated that stomach ulcers are stress related. It is certainly true that the cause of stomach ulcers is either h. pylori or NSAIDs, but the fact that an infected person develops h. pylori might be related to a low immune system, which can be in fact stress related. See similar questions...

NO. As you are treated with Flagyl, you may start to feel better, but that does not mean the infection is entirely gone. Take all of the medication that was prescribed to you unless instructed to stop taking it by a health care professional. Stopping the medication before the bacterial infection is completely gone can result in serious consequences. A stronger strain of bacteria may develop, or the infection may come back again and be more difficult to treat. About. See similar questions...

Have a look at the review article by Dr. Chey and Dr. Marshall describing the latest treatments for H. pylori. Yes, it is possible that the bacteria are drug resistant. You should have a breath test four weeks after treatment to see if it has been eradicated. You should read the treatment article to work out what the next treatment option is. Yes. Taking Biaxin for a sinus infection will cause the stomach H. pylori infection to become resistant to Biaxin. See similar questions...

Flagyl is an antibacterial drug. It is used to kill any bacteria in the body that are causing infection. See similar questions...

No. You cannot get H. pylori from a blood transfusion, but a blood serology antibody test could read positive if you have received a transfusion of whole blood or plasma from a patient with H. pylori. Anonymous. Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Helicobacter pylori Infections in the Developing World. Lima, Peru, 28-31 January 1996. Clinical.Infectious.Diseases. 1997; 25: 9712043. Banatvala N, Clements L, Abdi Y, Graham JY, Hardie JM, Feldman RA. See similar questions...

The homeopathic form of HGH does not interfere with any other remedies, supplements or medicines that you might be taking. See similar questions...

If you are taking medicine prescribed by a doctor, then use common sense. Medicines will lessen the effect of the diet, but before you stop taking them you should be in agreement with your doctor, preferably a doctor who is open to and knows about natural healing methods. It is better to do the Lemon Detox Diet while still taking medicine than not to do it all. See similar questions...

Prelox® supports the body-own mechanism of nitric oxide and thus restores the natural process leading to an erection. More importantly, during regular supplementation with Prelox® healthy production of nitric oxide is permanently restored. This allows men to indulge in a youthful sex life including spontaneous sexual arousal. Sildenafil inhibits the processes triggered by nitric oxide, thus amplifying the activity of residual nitric oxide produced. See similar questions...

You should be able to take prescribed medication, though you may need to (1) use capsules or (2) break big tablets in half or dissolve them in water so they do not get stuck in the stoma and make you sick. Always ask the doctor who prescribes the drugs about this. Your surgeon may tell you to avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers because they may irritate the stomach. The problems these drugs may cause could result in band removal. See similar questions...

This is a question that should be answered in consultation with your prescribing physician. Although some forms of psychotherapy have been shown to be more effective than medication, some people achieve greater relief of symptoms with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Regardless, it may be important to learn new strategies prior to reducing or stopping medication. Again, changes in medication should be done under the supervision of a physician. See similar questions...

No. However, many doctors believe that Crohn's Disease is caused by an infection. This is very controversial at present and clinical trials are being undertaken around the world to see if antibiotic treatment affects Crohn's disease. See similar questions...

present there is no convincing evidence that H. pylori is linked to heart disease. Several investigators have noted that atherosclerosis is more severe or more common in patients with chronic infections e.g. chlamydia and possibly Helicobacter, but this has not been confirmed. See similar questions...