• H. pylori is a type of bacteria that lives in the stomach lining and is a major cause of chronic gastritis. • Common symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, frequent burping, nausea, and loss of appetite. • If left untreated, H. pylori infection may increase the risk of stomach ulcers and gastric cancer. • The infection can spread through contaminated food, drinking water, or sharing utensils with infected individuals. • H. pylori can be diagnosed through breath tests, blood tests, stool tests, or gastroscopy. • Treatment usually involves a combination of antibiotics and acid-reducing medications under medical supervision. • Prevention includes maintaining good hygiene, eating clean cooked food, using serving spoons, and washing hands regularly.

Colonoscopy that examines rectum and lower bowel for abnormalities and disease