Professor Ran OrenGastroenterologist
Helicobacter is often discovered accidentally — during a routine examination when gastritis or ulcers are already showing symptoms. The peculiarity of this bacterium is that it can remain in the body for years without causing pain or signaling any issues. However, during this time, it gradually affects the condition of the mucosa, which in the long term increases the risk of serious complications.
Due to the absence of obvious symptoms, it is important to pay attention to this problem in a timely manner. At Ichilov, you can completely eliminate the bacterium in just one visit. We use next-generation international protocols that ensure results even in cases where standard treatment has failed. This is a simple and reliable way to protect your health for years to come.
Why does treatment at Ichilov yield results when standard schemes fail?
The high success rate at our clinic is ensured by three key factors:
- Individual selection of medications. One of the main problems in treating Helicobacter pylori is its resistance to antibacterial medications. For various reasons, the antibiotics used according to the protocol may prove ineffective. At Ichilov, there is a well-established system of laboratory tests that allows for the precise selection of the medications that will most quickly and reliably resolve the issue.
- Safe diagnostics. At Ichilov, we strive to minimize trauma to the patient's body. Therefore, for example, when performing a breath test, Ichilov uses non-radioactive carbon-14, instead of "heavy" and completely harmless carbon-13.
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Helicobacter pylori treatment at Ichilov: without complications and relapses
- First stage. Highly qualified gastroenterologists at Ichilov clinic mostly use the innovative triple therapy method of Professor Shimon Bar-Meir. As is known, Helicobacter pylori becomes vulnerable when stomach acidity decreases. Doctors at the Israeli clinic offer the patient three medications: two antibiotics and an acid-reducing medication. Patients undergo treatment for 7 – 14 days. A follow-up test for Helicobacter is recommended to be done one and a half months after treatment. This treatment is successful in over 85% of cases.
- Second stage. If the bacterium is detected in the follow-up test, doctors apply a second-line treatment using bismuth potassium dicitrate and several other antibacterial medications. Bismuth prevents the development of bacteria and toxin production, as well as enhances the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment. Treatment is successful in 90% of cases.
- Third stage. If the second stage does not yield results, the doctors at Ichilov have another line of therapy using the latest antibiotics. This therapy is successful in over 90% of cases.
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Accurate diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori at Ichilov – the key to effective treatment
In the gastroenterology department of Ichilov clinic, the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is mainly conducted using a modern breath test, which has high accuracy and, unlike gastroscopy, does not harm the body. Based on the test results, a treatment plan is developed that allows for the complete avoidance of complications and relapses.
Doctors at Ichilov clinic warn that Helicobacter infections are transmitted orally from person to person. We strongly recommend that family members of patients undergo a painless quick test for the presence of Helicobacter pylori in their bodies. Gastroenterologists at Ichilov clinic use the latest techniques and advanced technologies to restore our patients' health.
First day - preliminary examination
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient is immediately referred for a consultation with a leading gastroenterologist, who conducts a primary examination, studies the medical history, and develops a basic diagnostic plan.
Second day - diagnosis
Recently, patients underwent an unpleasant biopsy procedure for the diagnosis of these diseases. New diagnostic methods spare patients from painful effects and unpleasant sensations.
- Blood test, complete serological study detects antibodies produced by the body in the presence of Helicobacter bacteria.
- Stool analysis - a fairly accurate study aimed at detecting antibodies.
- At Ichilov clinic, a urease breath test is used to detect Helicobacter pylori in the body. The patient needs to hold their breath for a while and exhale into a test tube, which is immediately closed. In the next stage of diagnosis, the patient is offered to drink a solution of urea enriched with a natural non-radioactive carbon isotope C–UREA13. After thirty minutes, the patient exhales again into the test tube. The isotopic analysis of the contents of the two test tubes is performed in the laboratory of Ichilov clinic. The International Association of Gastroenterologists has recognized the painless analysis for diagnosing Helicobacter pylori and called for its use in all clinics worldwide.
- Endoscopic examination (gastroscopy). The material taken during gastroscopy (including gastroscopy with biopsy) is used for urease testing, histology, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and molecular polymerase chain reaction testing.
Third day - treatment plan
The results of the diagnosis are transmitted to representatives of a specially created expert group for each patient, consisting of world-class gastroenterologists, who study and discuss the patient's condition and then jointly develop a comprehensive individual treatment plan.
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⚠️ Don't let Helicobacter turn into cancer
Scientists have long established a link between this bacterium and oncology, and recent studies only confirm how serious it is. Up to 90% of stomach cancer cases are associated with Helicobacter. With prolonged carriage, the personal risk increases by 2–6 times — and most people are not even aware of it, as the infection does not manifest for years.
The good news is that it can be completely eliminated. Timely treatment reduces the risk of stomach cancer by 36–64%, and in some patients, this figure reaches 75%. In those who have already undergone surgery for early tumor removal, the risk of relapse after treatment decreases by almost half.
At Ichilov, we use modern treatment schemes that work even when standard antibiotics are ineffective. Our advantages:
- Success in 90% of cases due to individual selection of medications.
- Resistance testing: before starting therapy, we check which antibiotics your specific bacterium is sensitive to.
- Speed: the full course of treatment takes only 10–14 days.
- Safe diagnostics: examinations do not require radiation exposure.
- Result guarantee: mandatory follow-up after completing the course.
Don't wait for symptoms. Get rid of Helicobacter today and protect your health for years to come!