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Someone in my house just tested positive for H. pylori.
Is it even worth getting tested if I’m not feeling any stomach issues? I’ve heard there’s about an 80% chance I picked it up from them—but then again, I also read that many doctors view it as just a standard part of gut flora, only becoming a real problem when you have a bad diet or excess acid production.
Can you actually tell if you have it by looking at a cracked tongue?
The reality is that my diet has been pretty terrible lately—lots of alcohol, coffee, Coca-Cola, greasy food, pastries, sweets (that’s always 😁 )
That said, I’m 30 and haven't had any actual health problems yet.
What would you all recommend?
Is it even worth getting tested if I’m not feeling any stomach issues? I’ve heard there’s about an 80% chance I picked it up from them—but then again, I also read that many doctors view it as just a standard part of gut flora, only becoming a real problem when you have a bad diet or excess acid production.
Can you actually tell if you have it by looking at a cracked tongue?
The reality is that my diet has been pretty terrible lately—lots of alcohol, coffee, Coca-Cola, greasy food, pastries, sweets (that’s always 😁 )
That said, I’m 30 and haven't had any actual health problems yet.
What would you all recommend?