H pylori

[Karen Scott 117]

Hello all. Did my blood work and was told I could have H Pylori. Did anyone go through this. I hope it doesn't stop me from having my VGS. I am worried. Any advice :-(

[Kristin1969 57]

Google it... here is some info I found on-line:

H. pylori has coexisted with humans for many thousands of years, and infection with this bacterium is common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately two-thirds of the world’s population harbors the bacterium, with infection rates much higher in developing countries than in developed nations.

Although H. pylori infection does not cause illness in most infected people, it is a major risk factor for peptic ulcer disease and is responsible for the majority of ulcers of the stomach and upper small intestine. In 1994, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified H. pylori as a carcinogen, or cancer-causing agent, in humans, despite conflicting results at the time. Since then, it has been increasingly accepted that colonization of the stomach with H. pylori is an important cause of gastric cancer and of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/h-pylori-cancer

[Karen Scott 117]

Thank you. But I was also wondering if this stops or will affect me having surgery.

[Ms. Keel 30]

I had h pylori had to get treated b4 I had the surgery, I was put on antibiotics for a total of 2 weeks 8 pills a day, that was miserable! It didn't affect my surgery date, I had to take a breath test to see if it was clear b4 my surgery date and it was negative.

[L-in-NJ 136]

I also had it but hey didn't find out until after I had surgery. When I went to my post op appt the doctor old me I tested positive and prescribed antibiotics. I don't know not it will affect your surgery since I had mine with it unknowingly. I think you should be fine though.

Edited December 20, 2013 by L-in-NJ

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Your doctor has that answer! Good luck and hope it works out soon!

[nakeia 2]

Hello, I just finished the meds for it, it was one antacid/ an two antibiotics, for 10 days, if ur positive for it you will need to be treated an after treatment you will tested again in a months time, as far as postponing your surgery you would need to consult your doc because everyone is different... I wish you luck!

Ps: don't feel too bad about it atleast the found out before sugery, because I couldn't imagine swallowing those pills after

[Karen Scott 117]

Thank u guys. I will surely wait and see. It helps when you have support.

[re14768 72]

I also had H polyric, had to take medicine for 10 days..8 pills per day..not fun at all, but not to bad..then you have to wait a total of 4 wks after to retest..has results yesterday. .now test came back negative.