Does h pylori cause fever?

Question

My doctor mentioned H. pylori as a possibility for my stomach issues, and I've also been having low-grade fevers on and off. Could H. pylori infection be causing these fevers too, or is that unrelated?

Aniket Mishra · Accepted Answer

Usually H. pylori causes stomach pain and bloating rather than a high fever, but a mild fever can sometimes happen during the initial infection phase. When I was treating my stomach issue, my doctor allowed me to do very light evening walks to keep my blood flow active. Just don't push yourself and take complete rest if you have a fever.

Manpreet Kaur · Answer

I had H. pylori last year and yes, I did feel feverish and weak initially because of the severe stomach inflammation. The antibiotic course can be quite heavy and makes you feel tired, so drink plenty of water and eat soft, bland food. Definitely get a breath or stool test done to confirm the infection.

Saraswathi Rao · Answer

It can cause a lot of heat in the stomach, which makes you feel warm and feverish. I used to drink cold coconut water and thin buttermilk with a pinch of cumin to soothe my stomach during my treatment. But please remember, these only give comfort, you must take the proper medicines from a doctor to clear the bacteria.

Nikhil Kamath · Answer

Honestly, between the stomach cramps and running to the washroom, I couldn't even tell if I had a fever or was just sweating from sheer panic. But yes, a low-grade fever can happen when your gut is fighting this annoying bug. Just sleep as much as you can because the meds will make you super drowsy anyway.

Priyanka Dey · Answer

Yes, a mild fever can happen when the stomach lining gets inflamed. It is best to consult a doctor for a proper antibiotic course.

Does h pylori cause fever?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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