Symptoms Of H Pylori

Be reassured that most people do not experience any symptoms of h pylori (Helicobacter pylori ) even though they do have the bacteria in their stomach. For most of us it is simply a harmless freeloader.

And you don't have "worms". This is a bacteria that has lived with us (in us!) for thousands of years. Unfortunately, nowadays people do seem to be suffering more from this relationship although no-one knows why.

Symptoms of h pylori infection come about through the toxins that the bacteria releases as it lives its life. These toxins - in some people - cause inflammation and irritate the cells lining your stomach.

This irritation can cause stomach ulcers (also called gastric ulcers) and duodenal ulcers. These are open sores in the stomach or the first part of your intestine. Peptic ulcers can be anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract and are simply ulcers over a certain size. There is a lot of debate about this bacteria's role with ulcers. Orthodox medicine believes it to be the prime cause whilst other sources believe that free radicals are the main cause and that the helicobacter pylori bacteria can actually prevent some problems. It is also implicated in some cancers.

Some of the Helicobacter pylori symptoms that you might have include;

• Ache or burning pain in your stomach
• Change in appetite with resulting weight loss
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Frequent burping
• Feeling bloated
• Bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• Bloody or black tarry stools

Treatment is available so if you do have any of these h pylori symptoms then get it checked out with your doctor.

Probiotics and h pylori diet

Recent studies have shown that fermented milk products such as yogurt are useful in getting rid of this bacteria and also that antioxidants from vitamin C (fruit and vegetables) are also useful.

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