H. pylori
at Ozark Holistic Center
Treating
A dangerous imbalance in your gut
What is H. pylori?
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that can live in the stomach and large intestine. The bacteria causes the stomach to become more acidic than it’s usual level and is often the the cause of stomach ulcers. H. pylori affects more than half the people in the world, though most are asymptomatic. Subtle changes in digestion can go unnoticed for years, but the bacterial infection can reach a bursting point and build up rather quickly.
How do I know if I have H. pylori?
If you have had a history of stomach ulcers or chronic stomach issues, get checked for H. pylori.
You may have noticed symptoms such as:
An ache or burning pain in your stomach or abdomen
Stomach pain that may be worse when your stomach is empty or after eating
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Frequent burping
Bloating
Unintentional weight loss
More extreme symptoms can include:
Severe or ongoing stomach or abdominal pain that could disrupt your sleep
Bloody or black tarry stools
Bloody or black vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
These symptoms will require more aggressive treatment.
To confirm that H. pylori is what's causing your stomach issues, we use a breath test. The test requires you to drink a solution that will make cause the H. pylori bacteria to react. The H. pylori will feed off of the solution and produce extra CO2 that will be dispelled when you exhale.
How do we fix it?
H. pylori fixates on the stomach lining and releases an enzyme that makes the environment in your stomach less acidic than it's natural pH. This makes your stomach more susceptible to being harmed in long-term ways by acid and digestive fluids. Without the natural defenses of your own digestive pH, this exposure can lead to sores and ulcer in the GI lining.
Our natural fix for H. pylori centers on changing the pH of your stomach. By altering your diet and introducing herbs to support your natural pH and the lining of your stomach, we try to create an inhospitable environment for the H. pylori. We may also use supplements to help spur on this reaction or to sooth your gastritis symptoms.
Need help?
If you are dealing with any of the symptoms listed above, or know of exposure to H. pylori, or want to get tested, please call us. You may not exhibit all of the symptoms listed, but even one or two can be a sign of something bigger--and we would love the opportunity to help you catch it early. We have a lot of experience dealing with gut infections naturally and safely. We offer a free phone or in-person consultation to help you understand how we can get your health back on track.