Helicobacter Pylori / Peptic Ulcer Disease

Helicobacter Pylori / Peptic Ulcer Disease 

Helicobacter Pylori in the stomach and upper part of duodenum can cause peptic ulcer.
It attack the stomach lining and cause ulcer in the stomach.

Symptoms:
Patient might not have symptoms or might have heartburn, abdominal pain 

Transmission:

• Faecal-Oral 
• Oral-Oral

Diagnosis by:

• Urea Breath Test
• H pylori antibody - Blood
• OGDS scope

Treatment:

• Triple Regimen (Amoxicillin + Omeprazole + Clarithromycin) for 14 days 
• Repeat Urea Breath Test after 4 weeks once complete Triple Regimen 

Complications:

• Chronic gastritis 
• Atrophic gastritis 
• Stomach ulcer
• Stomach cancer 

For more information, please whatapps to 017-2822923 Klinik Medilove Kepong