helicobacter

[grandmacath]

hello anyone could you please tell me what helicobacter is as a friend of mine has just heard she is helicobacter positive and would like more imfo many thanks

[gleaveyweave]

See here http://www.helico.com
Lots of info, hope it helps x

[oldwoman]

I think it must mean you are more likely to get stomach ulcers. My husband had stomach ulcers and his breath test showed helicobacter. He was given two sets of anti biotics and the ulcers went without surgery.

[grandmacath]

thank you both for your answers ,i have passed on to my friend ,she has made another appointment to see her doctor