Take these next steps:
- A negative result does not rule out a H. pylori infection, please seek follow-up with your doctor if necessary.
- 一般建議每隔一年進行一次幽門螺旋菌測試。感染幽門螺旋菌的途徑十分廣泛,而且感染率高,定期檢測有助減低發病機率。
According to a study by the Faculty of Medicine of CUHK in 2017, more than 50% of Hong Kong population was infected with H. pylori
H. pylori can be spread easily especially within households with close contact every day
IARC has identified H. pylori as a group 1 carcinogen for gastric cancer; NIH of the United States further listed H. pylori as one of the human carcinogens
Triple therapy through taking antibiotics can achieve an efficacy of 85%
幽幽管 | 吹氣測試 | |
---|---|---|
檢測方法 | 收集糞便自行檢測 | 喝下測試溶劑後進行吹氣測試 |
檢測時間 | 10分鐘 | 1-2天 |
檢測地點 | 在家自行檢測 | 醫院、診所 |
準確度 | 高 | 高 |
價錢 | $248 | $600-900 |
測前服藥 | 不需 | 需要 |
空腹檢測 | 不需 | 需要 |
本測試無法從你的樣本中測定你是否感染幽門螺旋菌。
Suffering from stomach pain, bloating or frequent burping?
Most people do not realize that they have H. pylori infection as only 20% of those infected develop signs and symptoms. Symptoms of infection include:
H. pylori infection can cause gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer, gastric lymphoma or iron deficiency anemia etc.
The potential of developing more severe illnesses from a H. pylori infection cannot be ruled out even if no symptom is observed. Discovering a H. pylori infection at an early stage and receiving treatment can lower the risk of potential stomach illnesses.
It is important to eliminate H. pylori even if you recover from stomach illnesses as the H. pylori that remains in your stomach can lead to potential recurrence of illnesses.
H. pylori bacteria are usually passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or stool. It may also spread through contaminated food or water.
H. pylori infected persons should consult a doctor for appropriate treatments. Patients usually receive "triple therapy" by taking antibiotics for 1-2 weeks. Its side effects are relatively mild and can achieve an efficacy of 85%.
Suffering from stomach pain, bloating or frequent burping?
Most people do not realize that they have H. pylori infection as only 20% of those infected develop signs and symptoms. Symptoms of infection include:
H. pylori infection can cause gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer, gastric lymphoma or iron deficiency anemia etc.
The potential of developing more severe illnesses from a H. pylori infection cannot be ruled out even if no symptom is observed. Discovering a H. pylori infection at an early stage and receiving treatment can lower the risk of potential stomach illnesses.
It is important to eliminate H. pylori even if you recover from stomach illnesses as the H. pylori that remains in your stomach can lead to potential recurrence of illnesses.
H. pylori bacteria are usually passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or stool. It may also spread through contaminated food or water.
H. pylori infected persons should consult a doctor for appropriate treatments. Patients usually receive "triple therapy" by taking antibiotics for 1-2 weeks. Its side effects are relatively mild and can achieve an efficacy of 85%.
Household members are prone to a higher risk of a H. pylori infection due to frequent and intimate contact and behaviors like sharing utensils, especially those living in crowded or unhygienic conditions. It is reported that the household transmission rate of H. pylori can reach as high as 60%. To protect your family's gastric health, you should use UU Tube for testing when you encounter stomach sicknesses, and consult a doctor if the result is positive.
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