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What percent of ulcers cause by H pylori can be cured with antibiotics?
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∙ 13y ago
Over 90% of peptic ulcers can be healed with antibiotics AND cessation of the offending agent. The top two promoters of ulcers are 1) alcohol and 2) smoking.
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What is the cause of helicobacter pylori disease?
There is no disease called as helicobacter disease. Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with peptic ulcers. Means both gastric or duodenal ulcers. This infection can be cured by course of antibiotics.
Can sunburns cause peptic ulcers?
I don't think so. Ulcers are generally caused by the bacteria H. pylori.
What exactly is thought to cause stomach ulcers?
An infection called h. Pylori
What is H. pylori?
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that lives in the mucous tissues that line the digestive tract. Infection with H. pylori is the most common cause of duodenal ulcers.
Can you take twice the antibotics prescribed?
I know doctors prescribe 2 antibiotics at the same time to get rid of H- Pylori. A bacteria that resides in the stomach and can cause ulcers.
Most gastric ulcers are caused by the bacterium called what?
H. pylori is the bacteria associated with peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.
How do you feel when you have HPYLORI?
H. Pylori is a bacteria thought to cause ulcers. Dependent on the state of ulcers, one may have no symptoms or have abdominal discomfort.
What Blood test is used to find a possible cause of duodenal ulcers?
Helicobacter pylori antibodies test
What is the Relationship between helicobacter pylori and gastro oesophageal reflux disease?
Biochemistry is related to stomach ulcers because a smaple of blood can be taken to look for Helicobacter Pylori which in the majority of cases causes stomach ulcers and this sample of blood is sent of to Biochemistry.
Can Penicillin help to cure mouth ulcers?
The short answer is 'no'. It depends on what has caused the mouth ulcer. Common causes of mouth ulcers include local trauma (e.g. biting your lip), poorly fitted dentures and viral infection. Penicillin will not help in any of these situations. Penicillins only work to treat bacterial infections. A bacterial infection is unlikely to be the cause of mouth ulcers.
What did people used to think caused ulcers?
Worry, stress and dietary factors causing gastric acid were thought to be the cause of ulcers.
What is the most common cause for stomach ulcers?
The most common cause of stomach ulcers ( peptic ulcers ) is the destruction of the gastric or intestinal mucosal lining of the stomach by the action of hydrochloric acid ( an acid normally present in the digestive juices of the stomach.
