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Long-term infection also increases the risk of stomach cancer. The infection often causes no symptoms, so a doctor assesses whether testing and treatment are needed.<\/p>\n\n    <p>At Baltic American Clinic, a gastroenterologist assesses your symptoms and the results of earlier tests and chooses the appropriate treatment for the infection. After treatment, it is important to check that the bacterium has been successfully eradicated.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"bak-benefits\">\n\n      <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n        <strong>Diagnosis of the infection<\/strong>\n        <p>Tests are chosen that help detect an active H. pylori infection.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n        <strong>An individual treatment plan<\/strong>\n        <p>Treatment is chosen after considering antibiotics taken previously, allergies and other important factors.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n        <strong>Checking the treatment result<\/strong>\n        <p>After treatment, a follow-up test confirms whether the infection has been eradicated.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n        <strong>Care by a gastroenterologist<\/strong>\n        <p>If needed, stomach and duodenal diseases related to the infection are assessed.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>When should you see a doctor about Helicobacter pylori infection?<\/h2>\n\n    <p>It is worth consulting a gastroenterologist about a possible <em>H. pylori<\/em> infection if:<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>you have recurrent pain or burning in the upper abdomen,<\/strong> especially if the symptoms persist or keep coming back;<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>you have symptoms of dyspepsia,<\/strong> such as feeling full early, unpleasant fullness after eating or nausea;<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>a stomach or duodenal ulcer has been diagnosed:<\/strong> H. pylori infection is one of the main causes of peptic ulcer disease;<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>an H. pylori infection was found previously but was not treated;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>after earlier treatment, it was not checked whether the bacterium had been eradicated;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>the infection has come back or earlier treatment did not work;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>there have been cases of stomach cancer in your family:<\/strong> the doctor may recommend testing even if you have no obvious symptoms.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p>H. pylori infection can also be found in patients who have no digestive symptoms at all.<\/p>\n\n    <!-- GASTROENTEROLOGIST CONSULTATION -->\n    <div class=\"bak-button-wrap\">\n      <a class=\"bak-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bak.lt\/en\/services\/gastroenterology\/\">\n        Gastroenterologist consultation\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- DIAGNOSIS -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>How is Helicobacter pylori infection diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Several tests are used to diagnose the infection. The doctor chooses the most suitable method based on your symptoms, medical history and the results of earlier tests.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"bak-diagnostics\">\n\n      <!-- STOOL ANTIGEN TEST -->\n      <details>\n        <summary>Helicobacter pylori stool antigen test<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-diagnostic-content\">\n          <p>Helps detect an active infection with the bacterium. It can also be used to check the results of treatment.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <!-- BREATH TEST -->\n      <details>\n        <summary>Urea breath test<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-diagnostic-content\">\n          <p>A non-invasive test that helps detect an active H. pylori infection and confirm its eradication after treatment.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <!-- GASTROSCOPY -->\n      <details>\n        <summary>Gastroscopy with biopsy<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-diagnostic-content\">\n\n          <p>During a gastroscopy, the doctor examines the lining of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. If needed, samples of the lining are taken to detect H. pylori infection and other changes.<\/p>\n\n          <p>Gastroscopy is more often recommended when there are warning symptoms, a peptic ulcer is suspected or the stomach lining needs to be assessed in more detail.<\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"bak-button-wrap\">\n            <a class=\"bak-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bak.lt\/en\/services\/gastroscopy\/\">\n              More about gastroscopy\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <!-- ANTIBODY TEST -->\n      <details>\n        <summary>Blood test for H. pylori antibodies<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-diagnostic-content\">\n          <p>It can show past contact with the bacterium but cannot reliably distinguish an active infection from a past one. It is therefore not suitable for confirming that treatment has worked.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- HOW TREATMENT WORKS -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>How is Helicobacter pylori treated?<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"bak-steps\">\n\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">1<\/div>\n\n        <div>\n          <h3>Assessing the diagnosis and previous treatment<\/h3>\n\n          <p>The gastroenterologist reviews your test results and assesses your symptoms, other conditions, the medicines you take, allergies and any antibiotic treatment you have had before.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">2<\/div>\n\n        <div>\n          <h3>Prescribing medication<\/h3>\n\n          <p>H. pylori infection is treated with a combination of several medicines. Usually antibiotics are prescribed together with medicines that reduce stomach acid and, in some regimens, bismuth preparations.<\/p>\n\n          <p>Treatment usually lasts 14 days, but the doctor decides on the specific regimen and its duration.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">3<\/div>\n\n        <div>\n          <h3>Following the treatment regimen<\/h3>\n\n          <p>It is important to take the medicines exactly as prescribed and not to stop treatment on your own. If you experience side effects, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">4<\/div>\n\n        <div>\n          <h3>Follow-up test after treatment<\/h3>\n\n          <p>When treatment is finished, a test is carried out to check whether the infection has been successfully eradicated. The disappearance of symptoms alone is not enough to confirm that treatment has worked.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- PREPARING FOR TESTS -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>How to prepare for Helicobacter pylori tests<\/h2>\n\n    <p>The preparation depends on the test ordered.<\/p>\n\n    <p>Before a urea breath test or an H. pylori stool antigen test, you usually need to:<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>not take antibiotics or bismuth preparations for at least 4 weeks;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>not take proton pump inhibitors for at least 2 weeks.<\/strong> These are medicines that reduce stomach acid and can affect the test results.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <div class=\"bak-note\">\n      <p><strong>Do not stop taking any medicines on your own.<\/strong> If you take them regularly, agree on how to prepare for the test with your doctor.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>If a gastroscopy is planned, separate preparation instructions for that procedure apply.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- FOLLOW-UP TEST -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>Why is it important to check the treatment result?<\/h2>\n\n    <p>H. pylori can survive even when the prescribed medicines are taken correctly. Because bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, the first course of treatment is not always successful.<\/p>\n\n    <p>The follow-up test is carried out <strong>no earlier than 4 weeks after the end of antibiotic treatment<\/strong>, following the preparation requirements.<\/p>\n\n    <p>If the bacterium persists, the doctor chooses a different treatment regimen, taking into account the antibiotics used before and, where needed, tests of the bacterium&#8217;s sensitivity.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- URGENT CARE -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>When should you seek urgent help?<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Seek medical help immediately if you have:<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li>vomiting of blood or of material that looks like coffee grounds;<\/li>\n\n      <li>black, tarry stools;<\/li>\n\n      <li>sudden, severe abdominal pain;<\/li>\n\n      <li>marked weakness, fainting or other signs of possible bleeding.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <div class=\"bak-note\">\n      <p>These symptoms may indicate serious complications of the digestive tract and require urgent medical assessment. <strong>In a life-threatening emergency, call 112.<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- FAQ -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"bak-faq\">\n\n      <details>\n        <summary>Can Helicobacter pylori go away on its own?<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>In adults this infection usually persists for a long time if it is not treated. If an active infection is found, eradication treatment prescribed by a doctor is recommended.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details>\n        <summary>Can Helicobacter pylori be cured without antibiotics?<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>Reliable eradication of the bacterium usually requires antibiotic treatment. Diet, food supplements or probiotics alone are not an equivalent alternative.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details>\n        <summary>Is Helicobacter pylori contagious?<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>Yes. The bacterium can spread between people, including through saliva or by the faecal\u2013oral route. Hand hygiene and safe food and water are important.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details>\n        <summary>Should family members be tested if one of them has Helicobacter pylori?<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>Testing may be recommended for adult family members living in the same household. The decision is made individually, taking into account risk factors and health. Separate recommendations apply to testing children.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details>\n        <summary>Does Helicobacter pylori infection cause stomach cancer?<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>H. pylori is an important risk factor for stomach cancer, but most infected people do not develop stomach cancer. Eradicating the bacterium helps reduce the risk associated with the infection.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details>\n        <summary>Can Helicobacter pylori come back after successful treatment?<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>Reinfection is possible but is not common in adults. If symptoms return, the doctor assesses whether further tests are needed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details>\n        <summary>Is a repeat gastroscopy needed after Helicobacter pylori treatment?<\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>Not always. Eradication of the infection can usually be checked with non-invasive tests. 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