Helicobacter pylori infection physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

## Overview

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Common physical examination findings associated with H. pylori infection include fatigue, abdominal pain, conjunctival pallor and abdominal tenderness.

## Physical examination

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Common physical examination findings associated with H. pylori infection may include:

Appearance of patient

Patients with H. pylori infection appear fatigued and in distress if associated with abdominal pain.

Vital signs

* Vital signs generally appear to be normal.
* If associated with GI bleed, Vital signs include:

* Tachycardia

Skin

* Pallor

HEENT

* On examination of eyes, conjunctival pallor may be seen.

Heart

* Chest tenderness may be present on palpation
* S1 and S2 are normal

Abdominal examination

* Abdominal tenderness
* No hepatosplenomegaly
* Normal bowel sounds

Rectal examination

* Rectal examination should be performed to diagnose other causes of GI bleeding.

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