Helicobacter pylori Infection (adjunctive care)
Also known as: Helicobacter pylori, H. pylori, stomach bacteria
Helicobacter pylori is a stomach bacterium that causes gastritis, ulcers and, over time, raises stomach-cancer risk. Eradication uses a combination of antibiotics and acid suppression — the proven standard. Chinese medicine treats the accompanying pattern (stomach heat, deficiency cold, food stagnation) to settle pain, nausea and appetite alongside the eradication course.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Take the full eradication course exactly as prescribed — partial courses fail.
- •Confirm eradication with the follow-up test your GP arranges.
- •Avoid smoking and heavy alcohol — they slow healing.
- •Regular meals; avoid long fasting periods.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Do not rely on herbal therapy for eradication — it requires antibiotics.[]
- •Report any black stools or vomiting blood immediately.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review at 4–6 weeks after completing eradication: pain, nausea, appetite, confirmatory test result.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- NICE · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.