Approximately 50% of the population is infected by Helicobacter Pylori bacterial infection
What is Helicobacter Pylori bacteria?
It is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. It is very common, affecting approximately two-thirds of the world's population.
How do you get Helicobacter Pylori?
It is spread from one person to another by direct contact with saliva, vomit, or feces. It can also be transmitted through contaminated food or water.
What causes Helicobacter Pylori?
Although Helicobacter Pylori does not cause disease in most infected people, it is a major risk factor for peptic ulcer disease and is responsible for most ulcers of the stomach and upper small intestine.
What are the main symptoms of Helicobacter Pylori?
- Burning pain or heartburn
- Stomachache
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Frequent belching
- Swelling
- Involuntary weight loss
How can I detect if I have Helicobacter Pylori?
We can detect it through a blood test, a breath test, an endoscopy, a stool analysis or a stomach biopsy