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When talking about bacteria, many people do not know what HP bacteria are, according to statistics, the percentage of HP bacteria infected in Vietnam accounts for more than 70% of the population, this is a rod-shaped form of gram-negative spirochetes. curved, about 3μm long with a diameter of about 0.5μm, with 4-6 flagella in the same position. Helicobacter pylori belongs to the gastric ecosystem, is the causative agent of peptic ulcers, gastric cancer or simply HP bacteria that causes gastric reflux.
Helicobacter pylori has the ability to survive in a concentrated acidic environment and live mainly in the mucous layer on the surface of the gastric mucosa. HP is an infectious disease that can be transmitted by oral or fecal-oral transmission through families and communities.
Studies show that HP bacteria often hide in the mucous layer, mainly in the antrum, body and areas with gastric metaplasia in the duodenum such as stomach, oral cavity (including tartar, saliva). . epigastric abdomen; Abdominal bloating, gas, indigestion; Fecal waste disorders. In fact, 90% of patients infected with Helicobacter pylori will lead to peptic ulcers. Therefore, based on the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, it is mostly a warning sign that the body has been infected with HP bacteria, including:
Dull or intense epigastric pain, pain after eating; Nausea, vomiting, bad breath; Flatulence, frequent heartburn, , No appetite; unintentional weight loss. In addition, Helicobacter pylori causes gastric reflux indirectly and the disease often occurs with symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.
To prevent HP infection, people need to:
Increase foods rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and water from green vegetables and fruits; Use clean water sources, no signs of contamination; Eat cooked, drink boiling; prepare foods carefully before processing or tolerating them into the body; Practice sports for at least 30 minutes/day such as swimming, walking, jogging, yoga, cycling,...; Clean and dry utensils after eating. Patients with HP infection should have a separate set of dishes and utensils from family members; Wash hands with soap and warm water before eating and after using the toilet; Choose medical facilities to visit when sick to ensure they have safely disinfected medical equipment. Although the rate of people infected with stomach Helicobacter pylori progressing to cancer is not too high, this is also a big threat to the health of patients. Each person should have a proactive way to prevent and treat H.
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