Gastroenterology and Hepatology treat a variety of digestive diseases, covering organs including throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, colon and rectum. Functions like nutrient absorption and excretion may be affected when suffering from digestive diseases.

What is helicobacter pylori infection

Helicobacter pylori can survive in environment with high acidity and less oxygen, and parasite in gastric mucosa and duodenum. According to statistics, about 30% population in Hong Kong is carrier.

Impact on patients

Helicobacter pylori mainly affects stomach and duodenum. Common health problems include chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer, etc.

Diagnosis and treatment

Helicobacter pylori breath test is safe and non-invasive, and which has the same level of accuracy but simpler than gastroscopy. The patient must take antibiotics under prescription of practitioner if helicobacter pylori infection is diagnosed.