Dyspepsia (H. pylori)

What is dyspepsia and what is H. Pylori❓ 

 Dyspepsia (indigestion): pain and other symptoms that come from the upper gut 😖

 Many causes, one of which is H. pylori infection 

 Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori): a type of bacteria that causes ulcers (open sores) in the stomach and duodenum (small intestine) 

What are the symptoms of H. Pylori related dyspepsia❓ 

 Pain/ discomfort in the upper tummy 😖

 Worse after eating 🍉

 Feeling/ being sick 🤮

 Vomiting blood 

How do you diagnose H. Pylori related dyspepsia❓ 

 Having classical symptoms 

 Breath test 

 Stool sample/test 💩

How do you treat H. Pylori related dyspepsia❓ 

 Antibiotics (combination) 💊

 Acid-suppressing medicine  💊

Why should I worry about H. Pylori related dyspepsia❓ 

 Ulcers can bleed 

 Increased risk of stomach cancer ⬆