MICROP IN THE STOMACH; HELICOBACTER PYLORI (H.PYLORI)
How is H.Pylori transmitted? To date, there is no clear evidence of how it has been transmitted.
In other words, it is thought that the person carrying the germ is contaminated with the bacteria and the contact with oral fluids such as saliva and the infection is usually in childhood. It can be transmitted.
Transition from person to person is possible (with saliva and saliva).
Can H.Pylori be protected?
Improvements in hygiene conditions, especially in developed countries has reduced the incidence. But there is no known protection method. Vaccination work is still ongoing against this microbial. However, it is important to give importance to personal hygiene. it is important not to drink non-specific water.
How often is H.Pylori seen?
Today, it is thought that more than 50% of the world is infected with this germ. This rate is a little low in developed countries. It is a little high in some developing countries. The incidence rate is 100% in some parts of Africa. It was determined that the general population is over 70%. There is no difference between men and women in terms of incidence.
What diseases does H. Pylori cause?
H.Pylori causes the following stomach diseases or prepares the ground.
12 finger bowel ulcers
Stomach ulcer
Gastritis
Gastric cancer
MALT lymphoma
Non ulcer dyspepsia
However, some people with germs do not show any symptoms and do not cause disease.
H.pylori is responsible for 70% of stomach ulcers and 90% of 12 finger ulcers. Every year, 650.00 new cases of gastric cancer are detected in the world.
How is H.Plori diagnosed?
There are several diagnostic methods for diagnosing H.Pylori infection.
Breath Tests: These tests show whether you have been infected with h.pylori. Besides, they show whether the treatment was successful after treatment. If you continue to use antibiotics or drugs that affect stomach acid after treatment, the accuracy of the test decreases. One month should not use.
Blood tests: These tests show existing and past infections. They are not very successful in showing the response to the treatment of the disease. Because antibodies against H. Pylori may remain positive for many years.
Endoscopy: This is the gold standard. Through the endoscopy, changes in the stomach and intestines of the 12 fingers are examined and also a small part of the needle head is examined under a microscope and a direct diagnosis is made under this microscope.
Feces tests: The antigen of the bacterium is determined by tests made with the patient's feces.
To whom should H.Pylori tests be performed?
Gastric ulcer, 12 finger bowel ulcer patients with pain in the stomach, burning, sickness, gas, belching should be done to people who have complaints such as. Treatment does not always provide dyspeptic symptoms, but it prevents the preparation of other serious diseases of bacteria.
How should H.Pylori be treated?
Every patient who is H.Pylori positive may sometimes have no clinical symptoms.Therefore, the treatment of such patients is controversial all over the world. In addition, patients with a history of ulcer, gastritis and dyspepsia and patients with symptoms suggestive of these diseases should be treated.
How is H.Pylori treated?
H.pylori is made by using 3 or 4 drug combinations, at least 2 of which are potent antibiotics. The duration varies between 10 and 14 days according to the protocol applied. This is because the bacteria become resistant to antibiotics due to unconscious antibiotic use.
Can I get this infection again after treatment?
Theoretically there is no risk of being re-infected with this bacterium after treatment. However, it is considered that there is a risk of recapturing at less than 0.5%.
If I have H. Pylori, should family members be checked?
This is generally not recommended. In such a case, there is no need to panic.
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