Symptoms of Helicobacter pylori include loss of appetite and a burning sensation in the stomach.
Andre Seales
andreisiles.asesor@larepublica.net | Thursday, November 2, 2023 08:30 AM
If you experience frequent upper abdominal pain, stomach burning, intolerance to certain foods, nausea and loss of appetite, etc. gastrointestinal tractexpert advice is to perform laboratory analysis to rule out the presence of bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
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This microorganism is one of the main causes of gastric cancer as well as other digestive system-related diseases, such as ulcergastritis and lymphoma.
Dr. Christian Campos Núñez, an expert in gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy, explains: “Some people have certain genetic variations in their immunity that make them more susceptible to this bacteria. Colonization and impact.”
Basic hygiene measures, e.g. handwashingTimely medical consultation can change the impact of this bacterium on the body, doctors said, adding that eradication of H. pylori can be achieved at the national level through awareness campaigns targeting patients and the same doctors.
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“The most important thing is that patients fully comply with treatment; furthermore, as far as medical staff are concerned, treatment registration and verification eradicatefor this reason, there are currently various examinations in all regions of the country,” the expert concluded.