A home use stomach ulcer
test kit, results in few minutes - positive result indicates
infection by H Pylori a major cause of stomach ulcers
A home use stomach
ulcer test
kit which looks for the bug Helicobacter Pylori. H pylori is a major
cause of stomach ulcers and is implicated with stomach cancer. You
may suspect you may have an ulcer or have stomach ulcer symptoms in
which case it may be
useful to perform this test as simple, effective treatment for h
pylori infection is readily available from your GP.
Have you ever wondered; do I
have a stomach ulcer? You are not alone, stomach ulcer symptoms are very
common and acid suppressant drugs (Zantac et al) are amongst the best
selling drugs there are. But most people don't realise that
stomach ulcers are often caused by a infection by a bug called
helicobacter pylori which if diagnosed is relatively easy to get rid of.
Our fast helicobacter pylori
blood test indicates the presence of this infection known to
cause
stomach ulcers. If you are having
stomach ulcer symptoms or you think you may
have a stomach (gastric or duodenal) ulcer it is
worth performing this simple home test.
Even though this infection often appears to do no harm infection by this
little nasty does causes stomach (or gastric / duodenal) ulcers in some people and
it is very strongly implicated in
the development of stomach cancer.
If another family member has symptoms or has had
this infection you might want to test
them also; the
infection is very prevalent as is often passed by close contact.
Why is this test
important to me?
It is estimated that half of the world's population today is infected by
this stomach bacterium.. People often show no
symptoms. It has been shown that long-term the infection
by this bacterium causes damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach
which gives rise to stomach ulcers in 10% of
cases. Those infected also have an increased risk of
developing stomach cancer.
How do I perform the
test?
Prick your finger quickly and easily with the micro-lancet. Place
the drop of blood on the test strip. Add the buffer solution after 30
seconds (see picture 'How to perform the test'). A positive or negative
result appears in the window.
What does the result
tell me?
Two test lines tell you that you probably have a Helicobacter Pylori
infection. Please consult your doctor as soon as possible for a closer
examination and treatment.
Why is treatment so
important?
If you test positive you
should contact your GP because specific antibiotic treatment can be
prescribed. Treatment for ulcers is more difficult than treatment for
the infection so finding it before it causes ulcers or even stomach
cancer is clearly a good idea.
An infection can go
unnoticed for years. Nor does the successful treatment of one episode
guarantee a life free from stomach complaints. This test can indicate a
significant risk factor for the development of stomach ulcers or stomach
cancer, and enable you and your doctor to target the disease with
effective therapy.
Please Note:
If you have already been infected with H. pylori in the past and the
infection was eliminated using antibiotics, this test may yield a
positive reading even more than one year following treatment, although
the infection is no longer present.
High quality home use
stomach ulcer test kit from CheckmyBody.
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