If you have these 4 symptoms, you may have been targeted by Helicobacter pylori!

This fungus

Nearly half of the people in our country are infected with it

Others may be targeted by it at any time.

It is the one that makes people talk about it

Helicobacter pylori

In June 2023, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Institute for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control released a white paper titled "Helicobacter pylori Infection Prevention and Control in China," which states:

The Helicobacter pylori infection rate among Chinese residents is nearly 50%, and the infection rate among different populations ranges from 35.4% to 66.4%.

Helicobacter pylori can be transmitted through oral transmission such as eating, and then slowly destroy the stomach lining, causing stomach discomfort and even increasing the risk of stomach cancer.

Four major symptoms appear

May be targeted by Helicobacter pylori

1

Bad breath

Because Helicobacter pylori infection may stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, causing some disorders in gastric and esophageal motility, resulting in symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux and bad breath.

2

Abdominal distension and pain

Damage and irritation to the gastric mucosa and gastric dysfunction will result in corresponding symptoms.

3

Nausea and vomiting

In more serious cases, nausea and vomiting may occur.

4

Nonspecific dyspepsia

For example, belching, or feeling full early after eating.

5 types of people should check for Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori infection in my country is characterized by high infection rate, heavy disease burden and high drug resistance rate. For people with risk factors, annual Helicobacter pylori examination is very necessary. People with risk factors include:

People with a family history of digestive tract tumors;

People with a history of peptic ulcer;

Patients under 60 years of age with unassessed dyspeptic symptoms;

People who need to take aspirin, omeprazole and other drugs for a long time;

People with unexplained iron deficiency anemia or thrombocytopenia.

The most commonly used screening methods for Helicobacter pylori are:

Urea breath test

Serum antibody testing

Stool antigen test

Rapid urease test

Histopathological examination, etc.

Do 5 things well

Preventing Helicobacter pylori infection

Helicobacter pylori infection is closely related to our daily living habits. Helicobacter pylori is mainly transmitted orally, so to prevent it, we should adopt these good habits:

Pay attention to food hygiene, eat less raw or cold food, and even if you do eat it, make sure it is cleaned and disinfected.

Pay attention to daily cleaning and disinfection of tableware.

Avoid eating at street stalls that do not meet hygiene standards.

People with low immunity should avoid dining together, or choose to eat separately or use serving chopsticks to avoid cross infection.

Parents should avoid chewing food before feeding it to their children as this increases the risk of infection for children.

Tips

Pay attention to regulating your emotions and avoid excessive tension, anxiety, anger and other emotional stimulations.