From Helicobacter pylori symptoms to treatment, what is the relationship between a positive test result and heartburn and gastritis?

Have you ever heard of Helicobacter pylori?
In health checkups these days Helicobacter pylori positive There are quite a few people who are judged.

I also recently got a positive result from an upper endoscopy, 😭
I wondered, “Could this be related to gastritis?” so I looked into it and even got treatment.

Today we will focus on that process Helicobacter pylori symptoms, treatment, and precautions Let me organize it!

What is Helicobacter pylori?

Helicobacter pylori is
Bacteria that parasitize the gastric mucosa are you.

Our stomach is very acidic, so it is difficult for normal bacteria to survive.
This fungus urease Make it
It has the characteristic of protecting itself and surviving even in the stomach.

 

The reason this is a problem is,
Damages the stomach lining in the long term Chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastric cancer Because it can lead to .

 

 

Helicobacter pylori symptoms

At first, there are no special symptoms.
I also had a bit of an upset stomach and would vomit often.
In the hospital, that's it Early signs of Helicobacter pylori infection They said it could be possible.

 

The representative symptoms are as follows.

- Pain in the pit of the stomach, heartburn
- Feeling full after eating, indigestion
- Bad breath, increased burping
- Frequent recurrence of gastritis or gastric ulcers

 

Especially if you have recurring heartburn and frequent stomach pain,
You should definitely suspect the possibility of Helicobacter pylori infection.

 

 

Treatment after testing positive for Helicobacter pylori  

If you test positive, you will be recommended treatment immediately.
2 antibiotics + 1 acid suppressant second
Usually taken for 1 to 2 weeks Triple therapy This is the standard.

 

I went through that process too,
For the first three days, I felt bloated and a little nauseous.

But after about a week, the symptoms were significantly reduced,
The heartburn is almost gone.

 

After treatment is finished, you should have a re-examination after about 4 weeks.
You can check if the fungus is completely gone.

 

Helicobacter pylori has a high cure rate of 80-90%, but
antibiotic resistance If this happens, it could happen again
It is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage period.

 

Helicobacter pylori causes

There are surprisingly many routes of infection in our daily lives.

- Use the same spoon and chopsticks when eating with family members.
- Kissing, sharing food
- Contaminated water or food

 

In other words, hygiene habits are most important.
Especially if there is an infected person in your family.
I recommend that you get tested and treated together.

 

 

Post-treatment precautions  

During treatment

- Avoid dairy products, alcohol, coffee, and spicy foods.
- Take the medicine after meals
- Maintain sufficient sleep and hydration

 

If you just follow these three things, you can greatly reduce side effects.
I also have a weak stomach. It was much more comfortable when I changed it after eating haha

 

 

Let's summarize the Helicobacter pylori positive results.  

Helicobacter pylori is common, but
If left unattended Causes of chronic gastritis or stomach cancer This is a potentially dangerous bacteria.

If you test positive, don't be too scared.
The most important thing is to keep to the correct treatment period and complete the re-examination.

 

Don't just dismiss it as a symptom of "frequent heartburn" like I did.
Get tested.

If detected early, treatment is simple and effective.

 

For a relaxing day,
How about a cup of warm barley tea instead of coffee today? ☕

 

 

 

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