Definition of Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) is the bacterium (germ) that causes most gastritis and ulcers. Gastritis is an irritation in the lining of the stomach; an ulcer is a sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
Gastritis and ulcers can also be caused by some medications or too much stomach acid, but the most common cause is H. pylori infection. Poor diet, stress, and smoking can make ulcers worse but do not cause ulcers as was thought in the past.
Drugs associated with Helicobacter Pylori Infection
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Peptic Ulcer -- A peptic ulcer is a sore that occurs in the lining of the stomach or small intestine.
A bacterium, called H. pylori, causes the sore to form. While the foods you eat don't cause peptic ulcers, foods can aggravate these sores.
Peptic ulcers can be...
