Fatima Khalil wrote Monday, October 16, 2023 11:00 PM
Stomach bacteria, or Helicobacter pylori, are common bacteria that infect billions of people around the world. They are the main cause of ulcers and gastritis, but approximately 80% of those infected around the world will never show symptoms. In this report, we learn about the symptoms of stomach bacteria, according to “utswmed” website.
Causes of stomach bacteria
Stomach bacteria live in… Digestive Bacteria produce the enzyme urea, which neutralizes stomach acid in the stomach. Over time, urea breaks down the stomach lining, causing gastritis and ulcers – painful, non-healing wounds in the stomach lining.
If chronic gastritis is left untreated, it can increase the risk of stomach cancer.
Infection usually occurs during childhood; in the United States, less than 5% of children younger than 10 years carry the bacteria.
Infection is more common in developing countries that have fewer water and food safety restrictions, and person-to-person transmission can occur through contact with the stool, stomach contents, or mouth of an infected person.
Symptoms of stomach bacteria
While approximately 5 billion people worldwide have H. pylori bacteria in their stomachs, only about 20% of those infected have noticeable symptoms such as:
Pain or burning in the stomach
Bloating
Frequent burping
nausea
Unintended weight loss
Although H. pylori infection cannot be prevented, it can be treated with antibiotics.
2023-10-16 20:00:00
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