Hello @trellg132

As @patts said in her post, I think the term for the bacteria is H Pylori. It is a bacteria found in the stomach. Here is a link from the Mayo Clinic website that describes this bacteria, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/h-pylori/symptoms-causes/syc-20356171

Here is a copy of the first two sections of this article. If you click on the link above you can read the entire article.

Overview
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection occurs when a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infects your stomach. This usually happens during childhood. A common cause of peptic ulcers, H. pylori infection may be present in more than half the people in the world.

Most people don't realize they have H. pylori infection, because they never get sick from it. If you develop signs and symptoms of a peptic ulcer, your doctor will probably test you for H. pylori infection. If you have H. pylori infection, it can be treated with antibiotics.

Symptoms
Most people with H. pylori infection will never have any signs or symptoms. It's not clear why this is, but some people may be born with more resistance to the harmful effects of H. pylori.

When signs or symptoms do occur with H. pylori infection, they may include:

An ache or burning pain in your abdomen
Abdominal pain that's worse when your stomach is empty
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Frequent burping
Bloating
Unintentional weight loss
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice any persistent signs and symptoms that worry you. Seek immediate medical help if you experience:

Severe or persistent abdominal pain
Difficulty swallowing
Bloody or black tarry stools
Bloody or black vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds

@trellg132 If you are comfortable sharing more, have you had any of these symptoms listed above? Has your doctor suggested a treatment?

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