Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a helically coiled bacteria that is found in the stomach wall. It can destroy protective coating of the mucus which causes inflammation, stomachache and peptic ulcers. H. pylori may be life-threatening to the individual, when not controlled, as it may include other serious diseases that may cause chronic gastritis or stomach cancer.
H. pylori persons are very often not even aware of any symptoms. Some of the symptoms, which do occur, include:
H. pylori is transmitted orally through faecal routes or orally. Normal processes that transmit infection are:
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Yes, but it spreads slowly. To reduce the risk, hand hygiene must be practiced good hygiene and utensils sharing must be avoided.
None, but not too solemn, not everything.
The most suitable methods that are used in the detection of H. pylori are stool test and urea breath test.
You drink a special solution. In the mouth of the H. pylori, where it is, it kills the solution, and gives out a gas, of which you can smell in the breath.
Some of the herbal agents can be consumed-do not forget to consult your doctor. Do not replace them with the prescribed drugs.
The physicians tend to administer two antibiotics at the same time (amoxicillin and clarithromycin) more efficiently.
Light diet containing no irritant foods will be eaten and this will include yogurt, bananas, rice and vegetables. Caution to avoid oily, spicy and fried food.
The effects manifested in the Spanish tongue are stomachache, nausea, gastric, acid reflux (reflujo) and in certain cases, diarrhea.
The treatment process should typically take 10-14 days after which a follow up of the patient is made 4-6 weeks later to ensure that the bacteria is cleared.
Visit a gastroenterologist when the pain in your stomach is long-lasting, and you have the repeated reflux of the acid, and you do not understand why you lose weight, or any other issues bother you.
