What to do if Carbon 13 is positive for Helicobacter pylori

Carbon 13 Helicobacter pylori test is positive manifestation of the emergence of Helicobacter pylori infection, need to be taken according to the condition of drug treatment, surgical treatment, as well as general measures to regulate. 1. Drug treatment: for patients with H. pylori infection, if there are no contraindications, it is necessary to take quadruple therapy under the guidance of a doctor, that is, two antibiotics + bismuth + proton pump inhibitors, commonly used drugs are amoxicillin, levofloxacin, bismuth potassium citrate, pantoprazole and so on. 2. Surgical treatment: If H. pylori infection leads to refractory ulcer or recurrent ulcer, or if the patient has hemorrhage, acute gastric perforation and other manifestations. Patients need to take timely treatment with surgery such as major gastrectomy. 3. General measures: Helicobacter pylori infection, need to pay attention to develop good hygiene habits, meal system. It is recommended that patients with a positive carbon 13 H. pylori test need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and need to follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.