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Internal Medicine: Diagnosing H pylori and Treatment
The article discusses methods for diagnosing and treating Helicobacter pylori infection, clarifying that the infection mainly spreads through contaminated food or water and not via respiratory droplets. It indicates that symptoms may appear long after the infection occurs and include stomach pain, bloating, and belching. The infection can lead to chronic inflammation, ulcers, or stomach bleeding. Diagnosis is performed through various tests such as breath tests, stool analysis, and antibody tests. The treatment typically lasts for 14 days, with a follow-up test after 4 weeks to ensure the infection has been eradicated. It can be cured definitively; however, some patients may require repeating the treatment if the infection persists.
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