Is a c14 breath test result of 180 serious?

The c14 breath test result of 180dpm suggests that there is Helicobacter pylori infection, which can be eradicated through standardized treatment and is generally not serious. 1. Value: the normal value of c14 breath test is 0~100dpm, 180dpm suggests that there is Helicobacter pylori infection. This bacterial infection is the cause of numerous gastric diseases, such as peptic ulcer, atrophic gastritis, gastric cancer and so on. 2. Symptoms: About 70% of patients with H. pylori infection have no obvious clinical symptoms. Some patients may also have symptoms such as acid reflux, bloating, nausea, belching (hiccups), and so on. If the result of c14 breath test is 180dpm, it is recommended that the doctor combine gastroscopy, symptoms and other comprehensive judgment of the condition, standardized quadruple medication, i.e., 2 antibiotics such as amoxicillin and clarithromycin + bismuth + proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole combination.