INPUT ARTICLE: Article: These rare but serious symptoms may be a sign that something is wrong, so it's best to seek emergency care. This will ensure that you get prompt treatment to address the underlying cause of your symptoms and get you on the road to recovery. Although these symptoms are scary, your doctor can help you feel better. Your stool or vomit may look black, tarry, or like it has coffee grounds in it. Ask someone to take you to the emergency room or call for help. Treating your infection naturally may help your symptoms subside, but it doesn't always work. If you continue to have symptoms or they worsen, you need to see your doctor to learn about other treatment options. An untreated 'H pylori' infection can lead to serious complications, but treatment can help. Symptoms often include: An ache or burning sensation in the abdomen (which may worsen when you are hungry) Nausea Burping and belching Decreased appetite Bloating Weight loss without intentional dieting First, your doctor will go over your symptoms with you to decide if you may have H pylori. Then, they'll do 1 or more simple, in-office tests to look for signs of an infection in your body. These tests are generally painless, though you might have some minor discomfort. They may do the following: A complete blood count (CBC) can show signs of an H pylori infection in your body. A breath test is very effective for identifying H pylori. To do the test, your doctor will have you swallow a pill, liquid, or pudding that contains carbon. If you have H pylori, the carbon will release into your breath, and the doctor can detect it with a special device. A stool test checks for the presence of proteins from the bacteria. You will usually collect your stool at home. Rarely, your doctor may give you anesthesia so they can insert a small tube down your throat to take a biopsy. However, you'll likely only need this test if you're having very serious symptoms. Your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics to treat your H pylori infection, as it's caused by a bacteria. Usually, H pylori is treated with 2 antibiotics at the same time, which is more effective against this particular infection. Take the antibiotics exactly as prescribed, which is often for at least 2-3 weeks. Don't stop taking your antibiotics early, even if you feel better. Otherwise, your infection could rebound. Some of the more common antibiotics used are amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, and tetracycline. Your doctor will likely prescribe medications to reduce your body's production of acid or lessen its effects. These include Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 blockers, which both decrease how much acid your body makes. These medications can help your body heal while also making your stomach less hospitable to the bacteria. For instance, common PPIs include omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), and lansoprazole (Prevacid). Popular H2 blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (Zantac). In addition to the acid reducer and antibiotic, your doctor may suggest a bismuth solution like bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol). Bismuth solutions won't kill off the bacteria, but they do help protect your stomach lining so it can heal. Additionally, they reduce acid in your stomach. Talk to your doctor before using a bismuth solution. While it's available over-the-counter, it's best to check with your doctor before you add it to your treatment plan.

SUMMARY: Get immediate care for severe abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, or black stool or vomit. Visit your doctor if you have persistent symptoms. Get tested for H pylori so your doctor can properly diagnose it. Ask your doctor if you need antibiotics. Take acid-reducing medications to help your stomach lining heal. Add a bismuth solution to help your stomach lining heal.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will begin to form your embouchure. Your lips should be in front of your teeth, slightly pursed, and your chin is flat. If you can't whistle, make an owl sound. The shape your mouth makes when you say "hoot" is the correct shape. The reed should rest gently between your lips and be just far enough in your mouth to vibrate when you blow out air. Keep the tip of the reed just past the fleshy part of your bottom lip. Make sure your bottom lip is covering your teeth. Never bite on the reed. Your lips are the only part of your body that should touch the reed. Make sure your lips are completely sealed around the reed so the air is going into the oboe. Exhale to produce a noise. Inhale through your nose, then repeat. You do not need to be pressing any keys to make a sound. Create basic notes by pressing down different keys while blowing into your oboe. Look at a fingering chart online or find one in a music book to learn which keys to press for which notes. Practice these notes until you can create a consistent tune and pitch. C, B, A, and G are notes that you'll use in most songs so they're a good place to start. If your notes sound shaky, work on your embouchure and breathing.

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Bring your lips together as if you're whistling. Place the reed on your lower lip while keeping your mouth round. Surround the reed with your lips and blow out to create a sound. Practice playing beginner notes like C, B, A, and G with a fingering chart.