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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Infection Symptoms

Stomach Posted by Mia Garnsey

Diagnosis

If there are signs of peptic ulcers in your infant, as well gastritis or H.pylori, pediatric gastroenterologist will conduct the following examinations and tests to make a diagnosis of pylori infection. [9]

  • Physical inspection: A physician can check the abdomen for signs of bloating and will control the weight loss of your infant.
  • Total medical history: Your child’s physician will review the health records and family health history of your child.
  • Gastrointestinal upper endoscopy (GI): An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy may be done by your child’s doctor to evaluate the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. [10]
  • Biopsies: In order to study the cells for signs of injury or infection, a pediatric gastroenterologist may take a stomach tissue sample.
  • Blood test: The existence of other causes for abdominal pain can be confirmed by a number of blood tests. [11]
  • Breath test: Breath tests calculate the quantity of gases in the breath, such as hydrogen, which may be a sign of intestinal bacterial overgrowth or lactose intolerance. [12]
  • Tests on stools: The doctor may get information about diseases that may disrupt the digestive tract by examining the contents of your child’s stool.

Reference:

[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/h-pylori/symptoms-causes/syc-20356171

[2] https://www.healthline.com/health/abdominal-pain

[3]https://www.medicinenet.com/intestinal_gas_belching_bloating_flatulence/article.htm

[4] https://www.medicinenet.com/why_am_i_so_bloated/article.htm

[5]https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomiting

[6]https://www.rileychildrens.org/health-info/peptic-ulcers-gastritis-helicobacter-pylori

[7] https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/175909-overview

[8] https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-diarrhea

[9]https://www.rileychildrens.org/health-info/peptic-ulcers-gastritis-helicobacter-pylori

[10]https://www.rileychildrens.org/health-info/peptic-ulcers-gastritis-helicobacter-pylori

[11]https://www.rileychildrens.org/health-info/peptic-ulcers-gastritis-helicobacter-pylori

[12] https://www.rileychildrens.org/health-info/peptic-ulcers-gastritis-helicobacter-pylori