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Millions Have This Stomach Bacteria and Don’t Know It—Do You?
If you suffer from acid reflux or have a hiatal hernia, you've likely been tested for H. pylori (Helicobacter Pylori), a bacteria found in the stomach which is the number one cause of stomach and duodenal (top part of your small intestine) ulcers.
The most common way to test for it is during an endoscopy, although stool testing can be done as well.
The symptoms of H. pylori are a bit vague and can mimic acid reflux, making it often missed. Unfortunately a chronic infection has a lot of dangers associated with it so you want to test for it accurately.
Symptoms include: bloating, discomfort in…
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