Signs and symptoms of H. pylori infection in the stomach.
(Baonghean.vn) - Helicobacter pylori (Hp) bacteria are the main cause of peptic ulcers and are also a Group I causative agent of gastric carcinoma.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria in the stomach
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| Helicobacter pylori (HP) bacteria are an extremely dangerous type of spiral bacteria. (Illustrative image.) |
Helicobacter pylori, also known as Helicobacter pylori (originally Campylobacter pylori), is a highly dangerous, gram-negative spiral bacterium that attaches to and lives on the mucous lining of the stomach.
It was discovered in 1982 and confirmed as the main cause of peptic ulcers, posing a high risk of stomach cancer.
Causes of H. pylori infection
Sharing meals and daily activities with someone who has the disease: It's not unusual for family members to eat together, but if a family member carries the H. pylori bacteria, caution is advised. The bacteria can be transmitted to others through saliva from sharing food and intimate gestures.
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| Bacteria can be transmitted to others through saliva. (Illustrative image.) |
Consuming contaminated water and food is one of the most common causes of stomach diseases caused by Helicobacter pylori (Hp) bacteria. Using untreated water from rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams for daily life leads to many people contracting the disease without knowing it.
Symptoms of Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach.
1. Symptoms in adults
Often, by the time a Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection is detected, the patient has already developed gastritis or peptic ulcers, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, dull aches, and discomfort. Some symptoms of Hp infection in adults that you may experience include:
Pain and burning sensation in the upper abdomen. The pain increases when hungry. The patient experiences nausea and vomiting in the morning upon waking. The patient has a loss of appetite. There are signs of frequent belching. Feeling of fullness, indigestion, and discomfort. Unexplained weight loss. Unusual anemia and iron deficiency.
2. Signs in children
In children, Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in the stomach is difficult to detect and often has no characteristic symptoms. Hp bacteria in children usually cause stomach diseases similar to those in adults. However, the medical community worldwide has not recorded any cases of Hp causing stomach cancer in children. This is a key difference compared to adults with Hp infection. The most common problems in children infected with Hp bacteria are gastric mucosal tumors, peptic ulcers, etc.
In children, the symptoms of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in the stomach are often quite distinct from those in adults. Pain around the navel, and epigastric pain located between the navel and the sternum, are very common in children infected with Hp. Some children experience heartburn, and those with stomach or duodenal ulcers caused by Hp may vomit blood or have black stools.
However, some children show no particular symptoms, only appearing pale, tired, and having unexplained anemia.
Ways to prevent H. pylori infection Hygiene and disease prevention in living areas: hygiene of water sources, food, and living spaces. Wash your hands thoroughly before eating and drinking. Get tested for H. pylori when you have symptoms of stomach disease and when prescribed by a doctor to eradicate it promptly, preventing infection of family members. If someone in the household is infected with H. pylori, separate chopsticks should be used, and dishes and utensils should be thoroughly cleaned to prevent the spread of infection. |
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