This study assessed erythrocyte sedimentation rate, packed
cell volume and haemoglobin concentration among H. pylori
infected patients in Elele, River state, Nigeria. The findings of
this study showed that H. pylori infection leads to a slight
decline in packed cell volume and hemoglobin concentration
and an increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate. In all
cases, there was significant variation (P<0.05) between the
test subjects and control. The variations in the parameters
compared to the control suggest possible inflammation due
to H. pylori bacterium. Therefore, caution should be
exercised by H. pylori infected patients in managing their
health status so as to avoid adverse health conditions. .
Therefore, proper diet must be maintained by the patients to
avoid medical complications associated with anemia. Proper
and effective management of the infection must be
maintained.