H. Pylori

[neonchick 0]

My doctor's office called me today and said that my insurance company is requiring a H. Pylori lab test. Does anyone know what this is and/or why they need it?

[Who'sThere 331]

I think that test is pretty common. I know my surgeon requires it of all his patients. H Pylori is a bacteria that can be in the stomach. If you have it, from what I understand, it can be cured with antibiotics. It wasn't bad. Don't worry about it!

[elcee 3,343]

It is the bacteria that is the common cause of stomach ulcers. Dr probably wants to make sure you don't have an ulcer or a risk of getting one.

[viprvenm 0]

Helicobacter pylori Tests

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Jason

[cindyj33 1]

My doctor's office called me today and said that my insurance company is requiring a H. Pylori lab test. Does anyone know what this is and/or why they need it?

H Pylori is an antibody that is in the stomach which causes stomach ulcers. It is detected by a simple blood test or they can have you blow into a "balloon"

and test the air from the balloon. Its not a big deal.:smile:

[neonchick 0]

Thank you all..Now I can relax a bit...

[neonchick 0]

Well I tested positive for H. Pylori. Now 2 wks of antibiotics and then test again 30 days after I finish the medication. Ugggh. I was sooo ready to have everything done...:bored::mad:

[talkalot1981 5]

I had tested positive for it too. I had to take antibiotics for 10 days. 8 pills a day. 4 in the morning and 4 in the evening. I wasn't required to do another test so hopefully it is cured. I am having my surgery next week....