Can drinking clove water cure Helicobacter pylori?

Written by Wu Hai Wu

Gastroenterology

Updated on December 12, 2024

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Drinking clove-infused water is not an effective treatment for Helicobacter pylori.

For effective treatment of Helicobacter pylori, it is necessary to use a bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for two weeks to eradicate Helicobacter pylori. You can choose one type of proton pump inhibitor, such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole, etc., combined with two of the antibiotics amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, and furazolidone, and either bismuth citrate or bismuth pectin to form a quadruple therapy. Helicobacter pylori is a microaerophilic bacterium. If infected with Helicobacter pylori, it may cause gastritis, gastric ulcers, gastric cancer, and other diseases.

(Please follow medical advice when using medication.)

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Does superficial gastritis infected with Helicobacter pylori need treatment?

Superficial gastritis, after infection with Helicobacter pylori, requires treatment. If not actively symptomatic treated, the condition can worsen and frequently relapse, increasing the risk of malignancy. For superficial gastritis with Helicobacter pylori, initial treatment can involve natural therapies to control and eradicate Helicobacter pylori completely. Subsequently, based on individual clinical symptoms, treatment should focus on chronic superficial gastritis. Regular maintenance primarily involves being cautious with diet, avoiding spicy foods, and refraining from consuming food that is too cold, too sweet, too hard, or too acidic, as well as overly stimulating foods.

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Can I take vitamins B1 and B12 during treatment for Helicobacter pylori?

During the treatment of Helicobacter pylori, it is possible to consume Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B12. The treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection can consider using a bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for two weeks to eradicate the infection. During the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection, one can also eat fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, such as kiwis, bananas, apples, etc. It is important to eat regularly and in moderation, consume light, easily digestible foods, and avoid overeating. Spicy and stimulative foods should be avoided, including strong alcohol, strong tea, coffee, etc. At the same time, patients with Helicobacter pylori infection should also ensure adequate rest.

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Is erosive gastritis related to Helicobacter pylori?

Helicobacter pylori infection has been confirmed as the primary cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Erosive chronic gastritis is a type of chronic gastritis, thus there is a certain relationship between erosive gastritis and Helicobacter pylori, but not all chronic gastritis is caused by Helicobacter pylori; some are, but others are not. Therefore, if erosive gastritis occurs, it is necessary to conduct a carbon-14 breath test to determine whether there is an infection of Helicobacter pylori. If the Helicobacter pylori infection is positive, a 14-day anti-Helicobacter pylori treatment should be administered. The treatment includes a proton pump inhibitor, two antibiotics, and a bismuth agent. After treatment, most of the Helicobacter pylori will convert from positive to negative.

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Can a gastroscopy detect Helicobacter pylori?

First, it is important to clarify that a gastroscopy and a Helicobacter pylori test are two completely different methods. Generally speaking, a gastroscopy cannot detect whether there is a Helicobacter pylori infection. A gastroscopy specifically involves passing through the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and finally reaching the descending part of the duodenum. It allows clear observation of whether there is inflammation, ulcers, or neoplastic diseases in the upper gastrointestinal tract, and it is the clearest and most direct method for examining the upper gastrointestinal tract. Helicobacter pylori testing, on the other hand, can generally be conducted in several ways. Firstly, blood can be drawn to test for Helicobacter pylori antibodies. Secondly, a breath test can be done, which is currently the most commonly used method, such as the carbon-13 or carbon-14 breath tests. Other methods include taking a biopsy during gastroscopy for a rapid urease test, and culturing bacteria from a biopsy. Therefore, gastroscopy cannot be used to test for Helicobacter pylori.

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What is the reason that Helicobacter pylori treatment causes black stools?

If black stools occur during the treatment of Helicobacter pylori, it is very likely due to the medication-induced black stools caused by taking potassium citrate bismuth or bismuth pectin. However, to rule out the possibility of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, a fecal occult blood test can be conducted for a clear diagnosis. Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection requires a two-week quadruple therapy that includes bismuth. At the same time, one should avoid overeating and focus on consuming fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and easy-to-digest foods. It is also advisable to quit smoking and drinking alcohol, and avoid drinking strong tea, coffee, etc.