Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria
produce ammonia, which helps protect it from stomach acid. a type of bacteria that causes peptic ulcers. this bacteria attacks the mucosa top layer of the stomach exposing it to gastric acid resulting in sores. However, some people grow with the bacteria in their blood sytem from childhood though they don’t get ulcers. Research is still on this point of interest. they are spiral in shape
H.Pylori Treatment
use of Antibiotics
Bismuth subsalicylate
proton pump inhibitor
H Pylori prevention
Observing cleanliness and sanitation e.g washing fruits and hands thoroughly
Avoiding food that isn’t cooked thoroughly
Is H Pylori Contagious
highly contagious
spread from one person’s mouth to another. transmitted from contaminated stool to human body. however some people have a higher risk of attack. they include;
Sharimg house and toilet with infected patients
living in overcrowded areas
lack of clean reliable water
Helicobacter Pylori Infection Symptoms
heartburn
Ulcers
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Feeling hungry
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
can result in Inflammation of the stomach lining
Peptic ulcers
Stomach cancer.
How H Pylori Is Diagnosed
pressing on your belly to check for swelling, tenderness, or pain.
Tests of your blood and stool
Urea breath test
Scope test using endoscopy.
Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
Upper GI tests
What Is H Pylori Infection
Helicobacter Pylori Causes
h. pylori bacteria
Helicobacter Pylori Transmission
person-to-person by saliva
fecal contamination of food or water
transmitted in crowded areas
Vertical transmission from mother to child during birth
transmitted in unhygienic conditions
maybe transmitted through oral sex
Helicobacter Pylori Sintomas
Helicobacter Pylori Disease
How H Pylori Is Contracted
mainly spread through utensils, water and unsanitary conditions
oral sex
contact with fecal matter
Helicobacter Pylori Urea Breath Test
This test involves Patients swallow urea liquid afterwhich they breathe into a bag. After 15-20 mins, H Pylori bacteria turns the ammonia in urea to carbon dioxide, thus the exhaled gas has high levels of carbon dioxide. However, if the exhaled gas has little carbon dioxide to the accepted limit, then H Pylori bacteria may not be present.
Helicobacter Pylori Forum
A platform that member persons share and hold conversations about their different encounters with h. pylori bacteria and infection. This forum enables members to create awareness on the disease.
Helicobacter Pylori Cancer
may result in stomach cancer