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Urea Breath Test for Helicobacter Pylori

Urea breath test is simple, fast, and effective in detecting Helicobacter pylori. It is suitable for post-medicine re-examination or asymptomatic examination. First, blow in the air bag, and then take the test pill. After 30 minutes, blow in another air bag, and the results will be available after 3 working days. Helicobacter pylori can infect the stomach, pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, nausea or vomiting. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has also designated Helicobacter pylori as the first type of carcinogen, which can cause stomach cancer. Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common chronic bacterial infection in the world, and 40 % people in Hong Kong are infected with Helicobacter pylori. Helicobacter pylori is most commonly spread through saliva and vomiting. It is also easily spread through contamination of food, water, and excreta. Many people get infected in childhood.

Our Service

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Make an appointment

Make an appointment for first consultation with our specialist is can be easy and quick. It can be done over the phone, via WhatsApp, email or fill in the online form in “contact us” of the website.

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Consultation

Our specialists will recommend whether the patient is suitable for an endoscopy.

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Before the procedure

Gastroscopy: Fasting 6 hrs before the procedure
Colonoscopy: stop ingesting high fiber diet/drink within 3 days before the procedure. Laxative for the cleaning of colon will be given to patients the night before the procedure.

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Day of procedure

The examination takes about 15-20 mins (Gastroscopy) / 30- 45 mins (Colonoscopy) to complete
The hold procedure will take around 1 - 2 hrs.
It is highly recommended that the patient have relative or a friends to take them home after the procedure to ensure their safety.

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