H.pylori bacteria
Helicobacter
Pylori Breath Test
Helicobacter
pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium
which can survive in the highly acidic
environment of the stomach.
H.pylori bacteria have
the ability to attach to the cell surface
under the mucus lining, which protects the
stomach from the acidic digestive juices.
This
can cause the protective mucus lining to
thin allowing acid produced in the stomach
to come into contact with the cells lining
the stomach possibly causing pain and
discomfort. It
can also increase the alkalinity of the
stomach which increases the chances of
further digestive problems, and other
bacteria or pathogens infecting the
digestive tract.
This bacterium has been shown to be the single biggest
cause of ulcer formation and gastritis. It is now believed that virtually
all abdominal ulcers, apart from drug-induced forms are caused by H.
pylori.
Who
gets H.pylori ?
It
is thought that the infection occurs
primarily in childhood though lays dormant
for many years eroding and damaging the
stomach lining, causing continual damage.
Genetic studies have shown that blood group
A is more prevalent to H. pylori.
If there is a history of gastric/peptic
ulcers, poor diet, high stress levels,
excessive caffeine/alcohol intake, and high
use of aspirin and NSAIDs the risk of
infection increases. Socio-economic such as
overcrowding, poor hygiene or water supply
can also increase risk. The
majority of people with ulcers have been
found to be infected with the H. pylori
bacteria.
Signs
and symptoms of h.pylori infection:
-
Dull,
gnawing ache in abdominal area that
persists for days even weeks and occurs
2-3 hours after eating or in the middle
of the night and is relieved by eating
or taking antacids
-
Duodenal
and gastric ulcers
-
Chronic
gastritis
-
Excess
acidity or dyspepsia
-
Coronary
heart disease
-
Indigestion
-
Heartburn
-
Acid
reflux
-
Nausea
and vomiting
-
Burping
-
Weight
loss and decreased appetite
-
Upper
intestinal bloating
-
Family
history of gastric cancer
It is worth noting that if you have a partner who has proved
positive to the H. pylori
bacteria then you may consider testing since
70% of partners have been found to share an
infection.
How the test works
A simple breath test is available which is able
to confirm that there is an active current infection of H.pylori. The
breath test procedure is a highly accurate and non-invasive diagnostic test.
Pricing
| Description |
|
(RRP)
Price |
| Helicobacter pylori Breath
Test |
|
£100.00 |
| Comprehensive Stool Analysis |
CDSA |
£200.00 |
| Comprehensive Stool Analysis
with
Parasitology |
CDSAP |
£240.00 |
| Comprehensive Stool Analysis
2.0 |
CDSA
2.0 |
£240.00 |
| Comprehensive Stool Analysis with
Parasitology 2.0 |
CDSAP
2.0 |
£280.00 |
| Comprehensive Parasitology |
CP |
£140.00 |
| Candida
Antibody Profile |
|
£70.00 |
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