If you’re suffering with chronic gastritis or peptic ulcer, there may be an underlying cause of your condition. It’s called helicobacter pylori, a common cause of stomach ulcers.

What is Helicobacter Pylori?

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that causes chronic gastritis  (intestinal inflammation) and ulcer. It is estimated that over 90% of people with gastric ulcer are infected with this bacterium. People with H. Pylori in their bodies fall into two categories: Colonized and infected. Colonized patients often do not notice any symptoms whereas infected patients do.