H Pylori - Signs and Symptoms? - Digestive Disorders Message Board

LieutenantFrost · 10-15-2003, 10:08 PM

Is there anyone out there who has suffered from a H Pylori infection? what are some of the symptoms? How did it effect you on a daily basis?

thanks

Canyondweller · 10-15-2003, 10:18 PM

The symptoms vary and sometimes there are none at all since a great many people have the bacteria and it never causes any problem. It can be pain, bleeding from ulcers, bloating, gas, acid reflux, polyps,etc. There are some that believe that unless you have symptoms that it should be left alone. Other feel the opposite. It is anyone's guess. I understand the breath test is the most accurate to diagnose it though but has to be done with certain guidelines.

actudan · 10-16-2003, 07:19 AM

Like the other poster said, you may have symptoms or not. Many people carry the bacteria and never no it. A lot of cases are discovered via autopsy when death is caused by something else. Anyway, if you do have h-pylori and and it starts causing problems, you have to get it checked out. It usually easily treatable with a combination of antibiotics. H-pylori trouble can cause ulcers, indigestion, bloating, gas, ...

You can test for the bacteria through an endoscope, blood test and a breath test. If you suspect that is what you have, go see your doctor. Good luck!

suzyshop1 · 10-16-2003, 10:18 PM

I had h.pylori the doc discovered i had it after doing and endoscopy and biopsy.The only symptom i was havng at the time was a gnawing burning pain underneath my breastbone on the right side.I did the antibiotic thing but when it was done i still had the same symptoms.So now there going to do other tests.I know that h.pylori can cause some symptoms but you can also carry the infection sometimes a very long time.Some ppl will develope symptoms which can lead to an ulcer,or gastritis.Some wont show any symptoms.When i had an endoscopy done they also found i had and inflamed esophagus and stomach.Hope this helps.

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Canyondweller · 10-18-2003, 11:19 PM

What other tests are they going to do? I am having the same experience. Same symptoms as before the antibiotics. Did you have another endo? breath test? I am due for breath test next week. Had to wait a few weeks. I bet it will be negative. My Dr. says he will try something different but I don't want to take any more meds flying blind. Please let me know what you Dr. is planning when you find out.