Helicobacter pylori Infection

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Treatment

Treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection often involves medications and lifestyle changes. In most cases, a "triple therapy" course of medications is used. This treatment consists of two antibiotics to destroy the bacteria and another type of medicine (e.g., bismuth subsalicylate) to promote healing and reduce symptoms. This combination of medicines generally is taken for 10 to 14 days.

Sometimes, four medications (called quadruple therapy) are used. This treatment involves u...Read the full article