H Pylori Symptoms - with leading expert Dave Hompes

Frequently Asked Questions about H pylori

Hi it’s Dave here, answering your frequently asked questions about H pylori. I created this page to provide a simple, easy resource to answer your questions. These are the questions that I’ve been asked most over the last seven years – ever since I first set up my website on H pylori. You know, I’ve received and answered thousands of emails from folk around the world asking about H pylori symptoms, testing and treatments. I’ve also worked with a couple of thousand on a one-to-one basis. The most important advice I can give you is that your situation is...

H pylori and probiotics: do they improve treatment & side effects?...

Research on H pylori and probiotics demonstrates that probiotics can enhance the effectiveness of H pylori treatment and reduce its side effects. But what does it mean for you? Should you take probiotics alongside your H pylori treatment? If so, which ones, how many, and how often? This video and article helps you understand how probiotics can help you fight H pylori, restore balance to your digestive system and improve your symptoms. A recent study on H pylori and probiotics When I reviewed the 2015 H pylori research I came across a meta analysis study on H pylori and...

Side effects of triple therapy H pylori treatment

The side effects of triple therapy H pylori treatment vary widely and can be pretty nasty, if I’m honest. I didn’t take triple therapy when I had H pylori – I decided on a more natural, herb-based approach. But we’ve received hundreds of emails (thousands, most probably) from frustrated people having a really hard time on triple therapy. As I’ve said before: I don’t necessarily disagree with triple therapy, but I want to raise awareness of its drawbacks so folk like you can make informed decisions on what to do. I’ll be a happy man if you can avoid...

H pylori reinfection – can H pylori return?

“Dave, can H pylori return? Can H pylori come back? Can I have H pylori twice?” … These are common questions asked by folk around the world, and the straight answer is, “Yes, it can return, you can have it twice, and yes you can be reinfected.” Anyone who tells you otherwise is wrong, and the reason I know this is because I had H pylori twice myself. Two years after I had rid myself of H pylori, I woke up one morning with a gnawing pain in my chest. I KNEW immediately (and intuitively) that H pylori had...

H pylori tests – what is the best test for H pylori?...

There’s quite a lot of confusion regarding the best test for H pylori, and not without reason. This short blog post and video will help you with the ins and out of H pylori testing so you feel confident that you’re getting accurate data from your test. There are four different H pylori tests and they all have benefits and drawbacks. My personal opinion is that a an H pylori stool test is the best, for reasons explained below. Better still, I typically recommend an H pylori test that looks at many other different reasons for digestive distress. Here’s...

Why H pylori symptoms return after treatment

It’s actually quite common for H pylori symptoms return after a few weeks or months after treatment – I don’t want this to happen to you. Maybe you didn’t feel better at all when you beat H pylori the first time round, or maybe you’re going through treatment now only to feel no better? If you’re in one of these boats, this article and video on why H pylori symptoms return after treatment (or never go away in the first place) will help. Watch the video first, then read the info below. Why some people’s H pylori symptoms never...

H pylori triple therapy treatment – does it work?...

Hmmmm, “does H pylori triple therapy treatment work” is a tricky question to answer because in some cases it’s “yes” and in other it’s “no”. This video and blog post explains why H pylori triple therapy treatment MIGHT work for you, and why it may also leave you disappointed. I just want to show you the other side of the antibiotic argument – the side your doc might not give you. Like much of the other information on this website, this article is evidence-based, meaning it’s not my opinion, but is based on analysis of the scientific literature. I...

Best herbs for killing H pylori – 11 options listed here...

What are the best herbs for killing H pylori? When I’m asked “what are the best herbs for killing H pylori?” I’m hesitant to give a firm answer. Why? Because actually, there are LOADS of different plant extracts and herbs that seem to work well. They include coconut oil (lauric acid), garlic, ginger, curcumin, ginger, broccoli compounds, mastic gum, licorice and more. But it’s how you use them, when you use them, and for how long you use them that determines whether they work. As you know, I’m inspired to share information that empowers you to take command of...