A peptic ulcer can be developed on account of long-term treatment with NSAIDS and/or infection with H. pylori. H. pylori are spiral-shaped bacteria that grow in the digestive tract and have a tendency to attack the stomach lining. H. pylori infections are usually harmless and people remain asymptomatic, they can lead to diseases in some people, including peptic ulcers, and an inflammatory condition of the stomach known as gastritis. In addressing the gastric problem, it is important for the physician to rule out H.
pylori infection to design the treatment. This article will describe the indications for which a person should be tested for this organism. When to test for H. pylori There are a number of clinical circumstances in which testing for H. pylori is considered. Recommendations for diagnostic testing for H. pylori were first proposed by the National Institutes of Health, USA in…
