H. Pylori Infection

Overview

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium and is a major cause of peptic ulcers. It damages the mucous coating that protects the stomach and duodenum. This damage allows powerful stomach acid to irritate the lining of the stomach, and together with the H. pylori, this can cause the ulcer.

While H. pylori causes more than half of all peptic ulcers, some people infected never develop ulcers, and may never have any symptoms. In fact, many people never get sick from H.pylori and therefore do not realize they have the infection. Some people may actually be resistant to damage from H.pylori.

Applicable Procedures

EGD

What causes H. pylori infections?

Medical experts are still unsure of what causes H. pylori, but it may spread through contact with other people or by consuming contaminated water or food. H. pylori typically infects a person during childhood, due to risk factors like living with someone with the infection, living in crowded conditions, residing in a developing country, or being without access to clean water.

How serious is H. pylori?

Sometimes, H. pylori is not serious at all and does not lead to any symptoms. People who are affected by H pylori may develop a stomach ulcer or inflammation in the stomach lining. People who have an H. pylori infection are also at greater risk of stomach cancer.

How is H. pylori treated?

The typical treatment for an H. pylori infection is a combination of two antibiotics, so the body does not become resistant to any single antibiotic. You will also likely take a medication like Pepto-Bismol or a proton pump inhibitor to reduce acid and allow the stomach lining to heal.

Common Symptoms

“I felt a burning sensation in my stomach, and the pain was worse when I had an empty stomach.”
“I had no appetite, and I lost weight without meaning to do so.”
“I was bloated and burping all the time, and I felt nauseous.”

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Very nice staff, good communication from start to finish for my procedure. would recommend this location for sure.

Susan W.

This practice is very impressive. They are professional, efficient, thorough, kind, and caring. The staff was very helpful in the days leading up to my procedure and during the procedure as well. I would recommend them to anyone in need of a GI procedure.

Mike M.

Everything was explained and efficient. Everything went smoothly.

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Great staff, easy and quick procedure.. no complaints!

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Video visit with Dr Quallich with all my concerns addressed in his comfortable, friendly manner.

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Dr. Wille and the entire staff were excellent. They took great care of me the entire time. They were very attentive to my needs and very caring to provide excellent instructions and details of what was going to happen at each step. I’ve never had a colonoscopy before and was quite nervous about getting one, but this staff and Dr made it an easy experience and thankfully everything was fine. I highly highly recommend this doctor and office if you need a colonoscopy. 10 stars!

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Dr. Dorman was very helpful and professional, he answered every question that I had with enthusiasm and clarity. I gave the staff and the convenient location a five star review!

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I was very pleased with the service I received at the Center for Digestive Health. The staff was courteous and promptly took care of me and any questions I had. It was a very pleasant experience.

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The check in was very quick. The nurse was amazing, nice, thorough. The Team in the operating room was pleasant and the Dr was quick and very friendly. We have used Dr Weber for 3 family members and referred him to several friends.

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The nurses and staff were outstanding. They were friendly and answered all my questions without hesitation. Made me feel welcome and comfortable before my procedure.

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Our Doctors

We’re proud of our team here at Digestive Health Institute. Our health care providers include some of the very best colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and physician assistants. To learn more about our qualified team of specialists, please visit our providers page.

Amir Abadir MD, FRCPC

Anezi E. Bakken MD, MS

Sante D. Bologna MD, FACP

M. Emin Donat MD, FRCPC

Partha S. Nandi

Jack Tocco DO

John R. Weber MD

Richard T. Wille MD

Tusar Desai MD

Aalia Saeed, MD

FAQs

What happens during my first visit?

If you are a new patient, you can expect to have a complete physical exam. You will also be asked detailed questions about your current problems and your past medical history, your current medications, allergies, your family history and other pertinent medical information. If you are taking medications, please bring a completed medical history form with you to your appointment. Once the physician has reviewed your medical information and completed the physical examination, a plan of care will be developed. You may need to be seen again in the office, be referred back to your family physician for follow-up care, or require additional testing. If additional tests are needed, we will assist you in scheduling these tests.

What if I need to schedule an endoscopic procedure?

An endoscopic procedure allows the physician to visualize a part of your gastrointestinal tract with a special instrument called an endoscope. If your family physician has ordered testing, you will be contacted by telephone by one of our staff members. If a physician orders testing and you are in the office, the procedure can generally be scheduled during the course of your visit. You will be given a date, time, and location for the test, as well as written instructions telling you how to prepare for the test. If you have any questions about the procedure, please feel free to ask one of our staff members or the physician.

How do I get test results?

We ask that you wait 10 to 14 days before contacting us for results. Often results come from several different sources. This information needs to be compiled and reviewed by your physician before you can be appropriately advised.

What insurances do you accept?

We accept payment from most insurance companies including Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Physicians Health Plan, Cofinity, Sparrow Professional Health Network, Medicaid, McLaren, Health Plus, and several others. Accepted insurances are subject to change at any time without notice.

If your insurance requires an authorization from your primary care physician, you may be asked to assist us in obtaining this authorization.

All patients are responsible for all copays and deductibles at the time of service.

If you have any questions regarding your benefits or insurance coverage, please contact our Billing Department at 248-844-9710.

What if I need to contact the doctor?

To contact your doctor during business hours please call our main number 248-844-9710. If you have an urgent need to speak with the doctor after hours, you will be rerouted to our after hours answering service, and your doctor will be paged. In the case of a medical emergency please proceed directly to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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