helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter gastritis

What is Helicobacter gastritis? Helicobacter gastritis is an infection in the stomach by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. It is the most common cause of gastritis in many parts of the world. What are the symptoms of Helicobacter gastritis? Common symptoms of Helicobacter gastritis include nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. The pain may be worse …
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H. pylori

What does H. pylori mean in a pathology report? H. pylori stands for Helicobacter pylori and it is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. It is a common bacteria that may be found throughout the world. Most people who are infected with Helicobacter will not experience any symptoms. However, in some people, the …
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Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. It is one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide, usually acquired during childhood. H. pylori is unique because it can survive in the stomach’s acidic environment. It produces an enzyme called urease, which neutralizes stomach acid, allowing the bacteria to colonize …
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Chronic inactive gastritis

What is chronic inactive gastritis? Chronic inactive gastritis means inflammation of the lining on the inside of the stomach. The inflammation prevents the stomach from functioning normally by damaging the specialized foveolar cells that cover the inside surface of the stomach. What is the difference between active and inactive chronic gastritis? Pathologists divide chronic gastritis …
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Chronic gastritis

What does chronic gastritis mean? Chronic gastritis means inflammation of the lining on the inside of the stomach. The inflammation prevents the stomach from functioning normally by damaging the specialized foveolar cells that cover the inside surface of the stomach. What are the symptoms of chronic gastritis? The most common symptoms of chronic gastritis are …
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