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H pylori bacteria

2025-04-25 11:43:36
My husband was diagnosed with h pylori bacteria. Should I also test for it? Does it spread through kissing or any physical contact? If yes, then What test other than endoscopy can help to diagnose h pylori
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Yes. Stool  test for h pylori, breath test for h pylori.

Answered2025-04-28 07:48:13

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H pylori can spread by kissing. if you r husband is taking medications, better get yourself tested too otherwise you would be passing on back to him one his treatment is complete and this cycle will continue

Answered2025-04-27 07:25:32

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Possibility is high ..non invasive test like urea breath test ,stool antigen test will be good enough to diagnose..

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Can help you,, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need few more details. Kindly connect for further evaluation

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult

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