Hi mylink - If your doctor is testing for the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) she is trying to determine if you have an ulcer. Most ulcers are caused by, or come as a result of a Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection.
You can learn more about H pylori at the following links:
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Hi mylink - If your doctor is testing for the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) she is trying to determine if you have an ulcer. Most ulcers are caused by, or come as a result of a Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection.
You can learn more about H pylori at the following links:
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/peptic-ulcer
https://www.empowher.com/media/article/abdominal-pain-could-be-caused-h-pylori-or-ulcer
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/nsaids-and-ulcers-h-pylori-real-problem
If you'd like additional information after reading these articles just let us know.
January 4, 2010 - 5:32pmTake care, Pat
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