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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Karen W. on 19/05/2010 10:36:56
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Friday I had a Upper endoscopy and they found a ton of
problems inside one of which is Heliocobacter Pylori.
I would like to know more about how it works. I have read
the data she gave me but would like the low down from you all.
I have had 0 stomach symptoms, or problems, except for occasional diarrhea or
constipation from pain medicines. My stomach has most always felt fine..
I have however had trouble swallowing for the last year and this
has progressively gotten worse, and was the reason for the procedure
to begin with!
They did the scope and took many biopsies inside on Friday.
She said that my insides are a complete mess... whatever that means?
I have to wait two to three weeks for the results from all the biopsies!
The reasons for procedure was to determine if thyroid goiter or aneurysms
or Hiatal Hernia were the reasons for my swallowing difficulties..
1. GERD Gastroesophageal reflux Disease
2. Heliocobacter Pylori
3.Hiatal Hernia, (which we already knew I had)
So I am wondering about H pylori...? I have a friend who has
it and has been being treated for several years for it.. his
insides were truly a mess but he felt horrible, My tummy has
always felt pretty good.
I have been immediately started on a proton pump inhibitor called
Lansoprazole, and no antibiotics as of yet.. tomorrow we will see
what they say.
So where does it come from or start? How does it multiply or become
worse? Why, oh why, am I now feeling iccky in my stomach when it was fine,
before she disturbed my insides with biopsies etc.. ? Now I am having loads of digestion
trouble , pain I suspect from the biopsies and a generally sore tummy and I recieved a
fat lip compliments of the scope and tools used.. my lip is still swollen and numb
feeling...BOOOO...LOL...
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Sorry to hear that Karen - I'm sure someone with some qualifications will come along soon and answer your questions...
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Thanks Ben... I understand that it can be irradicated but also might have to be treated for life. Can lead to stomach cancer if it hasn't already etc.. won't know other results for two to three weeks unless She said depending on what all we are working with some results may come as soon as tomorrow.. My appt is at 9:45 I was just called Monday to discuss bad lab results.. I am not sure if its from biopsies or from old blood work? We will see.
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In some parts of the world most adults have H. pylori ...
[Korea] H. pylori infection was present in 75% of adults and 22% of children, and its prevalence increased with age
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8561159
More than 50% of the world's population harbor H. pylori in their upper gastrointestinal tract.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicobacter_pylori
Your other medical conditions and treatments may have created the conditions which enable H pylori to reach levels where it is causing problems, e.g. steroid treatment which suppresses the immune system and can also thin/ulcerate stomach lining …
What are the possible side-effects of steroids? …
* Increased chance of infections as steroids may suppress the immune system …
* An increased risk of duodenal and stomach ulcers. Tell your doctor if you develop indigestion or abdominal (stomach) pains.
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Steroid-Tablets.htm
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) can also cause stomach ulcers ...
Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as aspirin and other NSAIDs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stomach_ulcer
Only doctors familiar with your case are in a position to judge if the benefits of any treatment outweigh the risks,
i.e. don't change your medication unless your doctor says so.
...Can lead to stomach cancer if it hasn't already etc..
Does H pylori cause cancer?
H pylori is associated with a very slightly increased risk of stomach cancer. However, treating H pylori for this reason alone is not recommended. The risk of any of us getting stomach cancer is small and no one knows whether treating H pylori will actually reduce your risk of developing stomach cancer
http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/p/article/pepticulcer/
Stomach cancer
The risk of developing stomach cancer is thought to be increased with long-term infection with H. pylori. However, it has to be stressed that more than a quarter of people in the UK become infected with this bacterium, and the vast majority do not get stomach cancer. The increased risk is small. Your risk may be greater if you have H. pylori in addition to having a first degree relative (mother, father, brother, sister or child) who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer.
http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068756/
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Thanks RD for the information... I have read and will now read further in your links.. much abliged !
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Ok My labs I mentioned turned out to be for previous blood work.
She cut my Metoprolol and Furosemide by half trying to bring my blood pressure up, as she said I am having trouble with Bradycardia.
I also had two Borderline high blood sugar readings..
I have the results of biopsies but do not completely understand them.. so Thursday she wants to discus them in depth. she said there were some bad findings.. so Thursday I will no more..
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By the way even though she started me on the proton pump inhibitor for H pylori, Most of my pathology reports said it was negative on the H-pylori! The report said she was trying to rule out Barrett's disease...
an esophageal problem as far as I can tell.