H. Pylori

Who should get tested for H. pylori?

- People with chronic abdominal pain
- People with heartburn
- People with a family history of stomach disease or stomach cancer
- People with a history of stomach ulcers or duodenal ulcers

Methods for detecting H. pylori:

1. Blood test: detects antibodies against H. pylori
2. Stool test: detects H. pylori antigens in stool
3. Breath test: uses a breath test after drinking a special substance
4. Endoscopy and tissue sample collection: directly detects infection in the stomach
   

Benefits of H. pylori testing:

- Accurate diagnosis of stomach disease and stomach ulcers
- Planning treatment and preventing complications
- Reducing the risk of stomach cancer