Stomach upset, you know what it is?

If you have an upset stomach, what do you do? Do you know to get tested for Helicobacter pylori?

What is Helicobacter pylori?

Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that parasitizes the gastric mucosa.

What are the dangers of Helicobacter pylori?

It can cause gastritis, gastric ulcer, and even gastric cancer, etc. It is a type of carcinogen.

Is Helicobacter pylori contagious?

Yes, it is mainly transmitted through oral-oral transmission, and it can also be transmitted through fecal-oral transmission. The former mainly refers to the infection of the patient's bacteria when serving chopsticks are not used during a meal. The latter means that the feces of the infected person directly or indirectly infects the food, and a normal person is infected after accidentally eating it.

Are there any symptoms after Helicobacter pylori infection?

Some people have no symptoms after infection, so they delay seeking medical treatment and miss the best time for treatment.

What are the common symptoms of Helicobacter pylori infection?

It includes pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen, especially under the xiphoid process, acid reflux, heartburn, fullness, and even nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal bleeding, etc.

How to diagnose suspected Helicobacter pylori infection?

Currently commonly used methods include carbon-13 urea breath test, carbon-14 urea breath test, HP serological antibody test, fecal Helicobacter pylori antibody test; there are also invasive examinations such as endoscopic mucosal tissue examination.

How to choose the examination that is right for you?

For patients who have undergone gastrectomy, HP serological antibody testing and fecal Helicobacter pylori antibody testing can be selected; there are also invasive examinations such as endoscopic mucosal tissue examination, etc.; for ordinary people (except pregnant women), the commonly used methods currently include carbon 13 urea breath test and carbon 14 urea breath test; for pregnant women, the carbon 13 urea breath test can be carefully selected when necessary, as it has the least radiation.

How is Helicobacter pylori infection treated?

Change your eating habits, wash all food you eat, and use serving chopsticks when dining together; go to a gastroenterologist for drug treatment as soon as possible. The commonly used therapy is the "quadruple therapy" for Helicobacter pylori, with a course of 14 days. At the same time, mobilize family members to test for Helicobacter pylori and eliminate the source of infection.

Stomach upset, have you taken action? Do you understand?