A role for Helicobacter pylori in the gastrointestinal complaints of eating disorder patients?

Kelly K. Hill, Daniell B. Hill, Laurie L. Humphries, Michael J. Maloney, Craig J. McClain

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Abstract

Eating disorder patients frequently present with gastrointestinal complaints. Helicobacter pylori is an etiologic factor in type B gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and may cause nausea and anorexia. Objective: To determine whether or not there is an increased prevalence of H. pylori infection in patients with eating disorders. Method: Serum H. pylori IgG antibody and gastrointestinal symptoms were assessed in 32 patients admitted for inpatient treatment of anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia nervosa. Results: Eating disorder patients did not have an increased rate of detectable serum H. pylori IgG antibody. Discussion: There is not an increased prevalence of H. pylori infection in eating disorder patients. Thus, the increased frequency of gastrointestinal complaints in eating disorder patients cannot be attributed to H. pylori infection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)109-112
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Eating Disorders
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1999

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismK20AA000190

    Keywords

    • Eating disorders
    • Gastrointestinal complaints
    • Infection

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Psychiatry and Mental health

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