Q: An H. Pylori infection can cause peptic ulcers in your stomach and lower intestine. As H. Pylori rarely causes symptoms in and of itself, a peptic ulcer can alert you to a potential infection. If you have a peptic ulcer, you may display some of the following symptoms:  You may have a dull pain in your stomach that does not go away. Pain will usually come two to three hours after eating. The pain will come and go for several weeks, and may sometimes happen in the middle of the night when your stomach is empty. The pain may go away temporarily when you take medications like antacids and other over-the-counter pain medications. You may experience nausea if you have an H. Pylori infection. Pay attention to your body and notice of any nausea you experience.  You may vomit when you experience nausea. With an H. Pylori infection, your vomit may include blood. You may also notice a substance that resembles coffee grounds. Nausea can be caused by a wide variety of factors, such as motion sickness, the flu, eating or drinking something that did not sit well with you, or morning sickness during pregnancy. If your nausea is persistent, and you do not have any obvious cause, it may be related to an H. Pylori infection. A loss of appetite can also be a symptom of an H. Pylori infection. You may not be interested in food or eating. This may come in conjunction with the feelings of nausea and indigestion associated with the disease. If you're having a loss of appetite, which is accompanied by unexplained weight loss, you may want to talk to a doctor. Loss of appetite is a common symptom of many diseases, including some cancers. See your doctor to rule out any serious conditions if you're experiencing a loss of appetite. You may experience some odd changes in your body when you have an H. Pylori infection. Take note of any sudden changes and see a doctor for evaluation.  It's not uncommon for the abdomen to be bloated slightly during an H. Pylori infection. You may also notice your stools have become increasingly black and tarry. Sometimes, people with an H. Pylori infection will experience frequent bouts of the hiccups. As symptoms are rare, and easily mistaken for other conditions, think about your risk factors. If you have a lot of risk factors for an H. Pylori infection, symptoms like stomach cramps may be cause for concern.  If you live in crowded conditions, such as a small home with many people, this increases your risk of infection. If you don't have regular access to clean water, you may also have an increased risk of infection. If you live in a developing country, or have recently visited one, this also increases your risk for infection. If you're living with someone who you know has H. Pylori, this means you're more likely to have the infection yourself. H. Pylori is not usually a medical emergency; however, some symptoms can become serious. If you experience any of the following, seek immediate medical attention:  Difficulty swallowing Severe abdominal pain Bloody stools Bloody vomit
A: Watch for dull pain in your stomach that does not go away. Pay attention to prolonged nausea. Consider your appetite. Watch out for unusual changes in your body. Assess your risk factors. Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms get worse quickly.

Article: Rinse the two bunches of mint, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Pluck the mint leaves from the stems, place them in a small bowl, and pour three ounces (6 tablespoons) of bourbon over the mint leaves. Let the mint leaves soak in the bourbon for fifteen minutes. This softens the mint leaves and infuses the mint into small amount of bourbon. After the mint leaves have soaked for fifteen minutes, take the leaves out of the bowl and put them in a paper towel. If you don’t want to pick the leaves out with your hand, pour the bourbon and mint mixture through a fine mesh strainer into another bowl. This will leave you with the mint leaves in the strainer, which you can then put into the paper towel. Gather the corners of the paper towel so that you create a little sack containing the leaves. Then wring the mint sack out over the bowl by squeezing and twisting the bundle.  The leaves will still be wet from soaking, so when you wring out the bundle, drops will drip into the bowl. Wringing out the mint helps to release the flavor. After the drops stop falling, quickly dip the bundle of leaves wrapped in paper towel into the bourbon in the bowl. Then wring out again to ensure that the mint releases all of its flavor. Use the 1 cup of distilled water and the 1 cup of granulated sugar to Make Simple Syrup. When making the syrup, make sure to stir constantly so that the sugar doesn’t burn. If you want to skip this step, you can buy pre-made simple syrup. Pour 3 ½ cups of bourbon into a serving vessel like a glass bowl or pitcher. Then pour in 1 cup of the simple syrup. Start to add the bourbon mint extract mixture into the pitcher, stirring the mixture and tasting after you add each tablespoon. Stop adding the extract when you are satisfied with the flavor.  Because mint extract varies depending on the mint leaves, some extract can be stronger than others. You should look to add around three tablespoons. You can serve the mint julep right away, but it often tastes better when you store and refrigerate it for a day to let the flavors mix. If you’re not serving it right away, pour the mint julep into a sealable pitcher.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wash the mint leaves and cover them with bourbon. Soak the leaves for fifteen minutes. Take out the leaves and put them in a paper towel. Wring out the leaf bundle. Make simple syrup. Pour the bourbon and simple syrup into a pitcher or bowl. Add in the mint extract by the tablespoon. Pour the mint julep into a bottle and refrigerate.

Q: If you are still in the early phases, you might not have symptoms. But as the disease progresses, your symptoms will get worse. Symptoms include:  Abdominal discomfort Not being hungry Nausea or diarrhea Tiredness If you have these symptoms, it is crucial to stop drinking and get medical help to start reversing the damage:  Jaundice or a yellow color in the skin and eyes Fluid pooling in your legs and abdomen Fever Itchiness Weight loss Hair loss Vomiting blood or passing bloody stool due to bleeding internally Personality changes, memory problems, and insomnia Numbness in your legs or feet Abdominal distention Melena (black, tarry stool) Vomiting blood Fatigue Your liver will not heal unless you stop drinking. Your doctor can help you make a plan that will fit your needs. Options include:  Medications, such as baclofen Counseling Support groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous Outpatient treatment programs Residential treatment programs
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Identify common early symptoms. Look out for symptoms that suggest that liver damage is becoming more advanced. Quit drinking.