In the human digestive system, there is a tiny creature that, although small in size, can cause a series of serious stomach diseases. This creature is the Helicobacter pylori. Today, let’s unmask the mystery of the killer.
I. HP Infection: The silent invader, the Cyclops Spirulactus, is a Gelanc-negative bacteria that is mainly born on human stomach mucous membranes. It has a strong inoculation and can penetrate the mucous layer of the stomach mucous surface into the stomach mucous cell. HP infections are usually non-symptomatic, and many patients do not have visible symptoms at the beginning of the infection. However, chronic HP infections can lead to serious diseases such as stomachitis, digestive ulcer and even stomach cancer.
II. Symptoms and hazards of HP infection
Symptoms: The symptoms of HP infection vary from human to human, with common symptoms including upper abdominal pain, saturation, anti-acidity, nausea, vomiting, etc. Some of the patients may suffer from symptoms of hunger, weight loss and anaemia.
2. Hazard: Long-term HP infection leads to the following diseases: (1) Stomachitis: HP infection is the main cause of chronic stomach disease. More than 80 per cent of chronic stomach disease patients have HP infections. (2) Indigestion ulcer: HP infection is the main cause of indigestion ulcer. The study found that the risk of digestive ulcer for HP infected patients was six times higher than for sterile infections.
(3) Stomach cancer: HP infection is closely related to the occurrence of stomach cancer. The risk of stomach cancer in HP-infected patients was found to be 3-6 times higher than in sterile infections.
III. Diagnosis and treatment of HP infections
1. Diagnosis: The diagnosis of HP infections relies mainly on stomach mirrors and seropsy. The stomach mirror examination allows for direct observation of gastric mucous membranes and HP testing through the biopsy tissue. The serobiology test determines the infection by testing the HP antibodies in blood.
Treatment: The treatment of HP infections is based on combination treatment of antibiotics. The commonly used antibiotics include clacin, amoxicillin, and mitraz. The treatment cycle is generally 14 days. During treatment, the patient needs to take care of dietary hygiene and avoid irritating foods such as spicy and greasy.
IV. Prevention of HP infection, starting with the details of life
1. Attention to dietary hygiene: HP infection is transmitted mainly by oral means, so we need to develop good eating habits and avoid the use of other people ‘ s utensils, towels, etc. At the same time, adequate cooking of food, especially meat and seafood, is ensured in order to reduce the chances of survival of bacteria. In addition, regular high-temperature disinfection of food sets is an effective measure to prevent HP infections.
2. Maintenance of good living habits: regularity, avoiding overwork and increasing physical immunity. Prohibition of alcohol and tobacco: Reduce the irritation of tobacco and alcohol to the gastric mucous membranes and maintain normal stomach function. A reasonable mix of diets: balanced intake of nutrients, reduction of greasy and sugary food intake, and maintenance of internal organ health. Moderate exercise: maintain a certain amount of aerobic and non-aerobic per week, promote blood circulation and improve body quality. Mental health is equally important: learning to manage emotions, remain optimistic and confront life stress.
3. Periodic medical examinations: timely detection and treatment of stomach diseases and prevention of HP infections.
Concluding remarks
The HP infection has caused many troubles in our lives as a result of stomach disease. Understanding the symptoms, hazards, diagnosis and treatment of HP infections helps us to better prevent and treat stomach diseases. Let us begin with the details of our lives by focusing on the health of our stomachs, away from HP infection and enjoying a better life. (This document is of a general nature only, and if the stomach is not well, please refer to the hospital in a timely manner.
