H. Pylori is a spiral shaped bacterium may be found in peptic ulcers. The discovery of this bacteria transformed the treatment of ulcers. If you test positive for the H. Pylori bacteria, your ulcer can be treated with a round of a specific type of antibiotic. The presence of H. Pylori is also associated with the development of gastric cancer.
Symptoms of an ulcer include:
- Pain or burning in the chest or upper abdomen
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Excess gas
- Vomiting
- Fatigue