What is Helicobacter pylori?

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Video content is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vu Tan Phuc - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative spirochete that causes chronic gastritis. Helicobacter pylori can exist everywhere in the patient's digestive system, from the oral cavity, stomach, esophagus, duodenum, and colon. However, Hp bacteria usually live in the stomach and colon more often.

According to Master, Doctor Vu Tan Phuc - Vinmec Phu Quoc, if it stays in the stomach for a long time, Hp bacteria can cause digestive problems such as: Chronic gastritis, stomach ulcers, stomach cancer ...
Symptoms when infected with H.p H.P. bacteria are detected when examining bad breath, others are discovered by chance during periodic health check-ups.
To diagnose Hp, patients can perform 2 main groups of tests:
Invasive tests: Invasive tests based on gastroscopy. Non-invasive tests: Blood test for antibodies, breath test (Hp test), look for antigens in stool. When testing to diagnose Hp, the patient should be treated thoroughly immediately to prevent complications of stomach cancer. Currently, there are many ways to treat Hp, however, the choice of regimen depends on many factors. Treatment time for Hpv bacteria usually lasts 14 days, patients can use acid-suppressing drugs and antibiotics. In order to be effective, the patient must strictly adhere to the treatment regimen prescribed by the doctor.

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