Bacteria Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori or Helicobacter pylori - a bacterium that is dangerous to human life, it accompanies diseases of the stomach and duodenum. From the name of the bacteria itself, and its place of residence - it's the stomach, the pyloric part of the stomach. The shape of the bacterium is helical or spiral. The discovery scientists made was amazing and sensational - the bacterium survives in the acidic environment of the stomach, and it was considered impossible. That's why Helicobacter pylori causes the majority of stomach diseases. Treatment of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori - is primarily a method of antibiotics that can cure or prejudice various diseases of the stomach and, at the same time, destroy the bacterium itself.
The main features of this bacterium include the following:
- One of the most important features is the ability to survive in the highly acidic environment of the stomach. The stomach has an increased level of acidity and many bacteria die under its influence. She manages to survive in an acidic environment due to the fact that she moves and hides in the mucus, covering the walls of the stomach and protecting the cells of the body. This allows her to successfully make a spiral shape. And to this is added the possibility of Helicobacter pylori to produce ammonia, and it helps neutralize the acidic environment of the stomach. This bacterium is attached to the wall of the stomach and can live there for decades.
- Helicobacter pylori bacteria cause many diseases of the stomach and duodenum. They multiply and destroy cells, this leads to inflammation of the stomach and gastritis. Mucous is a normal habitat for them. Helicobacter pylori destroys the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum, as they release harmful products of vital activity. This causes not only an ulcer, but also stomach cancer.
- With this bacterium it is possible to fight, having passed the course of treatment with antibiotics and medicines, which regulate the level of acidity.
Symptomatic of the disease may be different, but there are symptoms that should cause you anxiety:
- regular stomach pains, especially strongly felt after eating - it is typical for erosion and ulcers;
- heartburn, its recent appearance or vice versa progression;
- severity in the stomach;
- the inability to eat meat food, in some cases even vomiting may begin.
Probable chances of Helicobacteriosis:
These bacteria can be classified as microbes that perish when exposed to air. The main way of infection Helicobacter pylori is transmission from person to person with saliva and mucus. The probability of infection is greater among family members or a group of people who communicate closely. Their distribution is possible through the sharing of the same dishes, the management of common life, and neglect of the rules of hygiene can cause this disease. Infection is also transmitted through a kiss.
When this bacterium enters the body, it descends into the stomach, gastric juice, unlike other microbes, does not harm it. Helicobacter pylori is immersed in the mucosa, and there it is, which in turn leads to a change in the structure and disruption of normal functioning. This microbe is perceived by the stomach as a foreign body and inflames. And then there are all the accompanying diseases - gastritis, ulcers, a violation of the level of acidity, and as a consequence, with a long finding the bacteria in the stomach - cancer. Established and scientifically proven the connection between Helicobacter pylori and all the diseases listed above.
Treatment of bacteria in those who suffer from a stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer, is directed to its complete destruction. As a rule, it is carried out with the help of a certain group of antibiotics. When the bacterium is removed, it becomes possible to begin treatment for healing ulcers. The process of treatment is possible only under the supervision of the attending physician.
Detection of bacteria is sometimes hampered by the fact that 60% of infected people do not have complaints at all. The bacterium does not disturb them. Not all infected people have ulcers or gastritis. Here, their influence is also indirect factors - bad habits, stress, poor nutrition.
And this bacterium does not mean its presence in any way. It's only with time that gastrointestinal diseases begin. While a person does not feel unwell, there is no point in making a test for Helicobacter pylori. But immediately, if you have pain or discomfort in the stomach, you should visit the therapist. It is better to be reinsured once again than to treat chronic illnesses later.
There are several ways to diagnose Helicobacter pylori.
There is a detection method based on the urease respiratory test. These bacteria secrete ammonia, and it, in turn, will change the composition of the exhaled air. Still everywhere, when trying to detect the presence of bacteria in the body, use a blood test for antibodies to Helicobacter pylori. Although sometimes it is not possible to diagnose bacteria. And even despite this, almost always peptic ulcers are treated as if in the body there are available Helicobacter infections.
Standard treatment is carried out in two ways. And accordingly, two groups of drugs will be mandatory. These are antibacterial agents and means that allow to normalize the level of acidity in the body. The remaining drugs are prescribed at the discretion of the doctor and the results of the tests or tests performed.
Given all the possible ways of transmission helikobakter pylori, the risk of catching them is very high. Although the doctors are not yet fully sure that they were able to identify all the possible methods of infection. We remind you, bacteria are transmitted by household means with close contact. But you can not completely exclude airborne droplets. First of all, in order to avoid infection, it is necessary to observe all the rules of personal hygiene. This will prevent not only the ingestion of Helicobacter bacteria, but also other diseases.
