In the sanatorium "Yaselda" is a non-invasive respiratory HELIK-test.
HELIK-test is non-invasive diagnosis of respiratory infections Helicobacter pylori (Helicobacter pylori). Helicobacter pylori is a spiral, gram-negative bacteria inhabiting different sections of the stomach. The bacterium maintains the inflammation of the stomach and 12 duodenal ulcer. Chronic indolent inflammation of the stomach are directly related to the development of gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, peptic ulcers and stomach cancer. The patient breathes in a special display HELIK-tube, which determines the concentration of ammonia in exhaled air before and after ingestion of a portion of a solution. Respiratory HELIK-test is intended for primary diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori and for monitoring the progress of anti-Helicobacter therapy and validation therapy already carried out.
You must observe the following rules for the conduct of Helik-test.
1. helik-test is performed on an empty stomach (last meal no later than 22.00 the night before. Do not use water, but an hour before the test you can drink up to 100 ml);
2. you should brush your teeth before the test (with the use of chewing gum is not necessary);
3. refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages for 3 days before the test (this may affect the results of the study);
4. 3 hours before examination do not recommend Smoking;
5. eliminate the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, antacids, analgesics for 5 days.
6. eliminate the use of antibiotics, antisecretory drugs within 2 weeks–72 hours to avoid eating legumes.
