| Category | Esophagus and Stomach Disorder |
H. pylori is a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers and gastritis. It occurs mainly in children. Only 20% of infected people show symptoms. Symptoms include dull or burning abdominal pain, unplanned weight loss, and vomiting blood. Ulcers caused by H pylori are usually treated with combinations of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors.
H. pylori is a bacteria that can cause an infection in the stomach or duodenum. It is the most common cause of stomach ulcers. H. pylori can also inflame and irritate the stomach lining (gastritis). Long-term, untreated H. pylori infection can (rarely) lead to stomach cancer.
