What if I have H. pylori?
Helicobacter pylori is a treatable bacteria! The key is to know if you are infected or not and then make the best decisions in your healthcare plan. H. pylori treatment usually involves a combination of antibiotics taken anywhere from 7 to 14 days. H pylori eradication and h pylori natural treatment are sometimes difficult. Two weeks after H. Pylori treatment one should get retested to make sure H. Pylori eradication was successful.
What are the Risk Factors associated with H. pylori?
Many people contract H. pylori as children. Contracting H. pylori in adulthood is much less common. According to the Mayo Clinic, risk factors for H. pylori infection are often related to childhood living conditions, including:
If you or your family members have demonstrated any of these conditions, or if you have risk factors associated with H. pylori infection, a Concierge Physician from My Concierge MD can administer a relatively simple, non-invasive test to determine your status and thereby ensure your optimal level of healthcare!