What are the symptoms of Helicobacter pylori infection?

There may be no symptoms in the early stages of Helicobacter pylori infection, but if left untreated, some symptoms may appear, such as:

– An ulcer in the digestive tract.

Gastritis.

– Mild stomach pain.

Weight loss.

– Bloating.

Nausea.

Vomiting.

Indigestion.

– Burping.

Loss of appetite.

Feeling full after eating a small amount of food.

– Change in stool color.

What are the causes of Helicobacter pylori infection?

The most common cause of Helicobacter pylori infection is direct transmission from person to person, with the following causes of infection:

– Close contact, through sharing eating utensils or coming into contact with the vomit or feces of an infected person.

– Obtaining contaminated food or water.

What are the complications of a Helicobacter pylori infection?

Leaving Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) untreated can cause some unpleasant complications, including:

Stomach cancer.

– Stomach ulcer.

– Internal bleeding.

– Stomach obstruction.

– Stomach perforation.

How widespread is Helicobacter pylori infection?

Dr. Mohamed El-Menisy, Professor of Gastroenterology, explained that 70% of the world’s population suffers from Helicobacter pylori, but there is no need to worry, as it is preferable to treat Helicobacter pylori under the supervision of a specialist doctor, and not all people are subject to treatment for the bacteria.

In addition, only the doctor can determine whether the patient needs treatment for Helicobacter pylori or not, especially since the bacteria does not produce any symptoms, but rather the symptoms that appear are complications resulting from the bacteria remaining for a long period of time