What Should I Do If the Carbon-13 Breath Test Is Positive?

A positive Carbon-13 breath test indicates Helicobacter pylori infection in a patient, which can be treated through quadruple therapy, daily care, and other methods.

1. Quadruple Therapy: A positive Carbon-13 breath test indicates the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach, and symptomatic treatment should be administered as soon as possible. Patients can follow the doctor's instructions to undergo quadruple therapy, using medications such as Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Capsules, Amoxicillin Capsules, Colloidal Bismuth Pectin Capsules, and Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules. After ruling out any contraindications to medication, patients must undergo regular and full-course anti-Helicobacter pylori treatment.

2. Daily Care: Patients should maintain regular eating habits, with three meals a day at fixed times and in fixed quantities, avoiding overeating. They should strengthen the maintenance of the digestive system, avoid cold, greasy, spicy, and stimulating foods such as chili peppers, ice cream, mustard, and fatty meat. They should also refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol. They can appropriately consume fresh fruits and vegetables such as grapes and celery. At the same time, maintaining a good mood, engaging in aerobic exercises appropriately, and improving one's own resistance are also recommended.