Helicobacter pylori infection

Do you think you have a stomach bug, but you're not sure? Do you suffer from the appearance of a group of symptoms, and you wonder why they occur?

The most prominent symptoms of stomach germ.

Most people infected with stomach germs do not experience any symptoms or signs, as most infected people suffer from the bacteria for years, without knowing their infection. In fact, the real reason behind the lack of symptoms appears in most people is not known, but one of the possible explanations is that some people have a greater ability to Resisting the harmful effects of stomach germs.

But the stomach germ can often destroy the inner lining of the stomach, and cause other diseases, such as: gastritis, peptic ulcers, or stomach cancer, and these health conditions result in the appearance of symptoms and signs that a patient with stomach germs suffers from.

Symptoms of a peptic ulcer

Often (10% - 15%) of people infected with stomach germs suffer from peptic ulcers, which cause the following symptoms to appear:

• Unexplained weight loss.
• Anorexia.
• Bloating and gas accumulation.
• mild nausea
• Frequent belching.
• Stomach upset
• Feeling a slight pain in the stomach.
• Burning pain that comes and goes for several days or weeks.
• Stomach pain that gets worse when the stomach is empty, i.e. in the middle of the night, or after (2-3) hours after eating, and disappears when eating, or after taking antacid medicines

Symptoms of stomach cancer

Although stomach cancer is rare, the chances of getting it increase in people with stomach germs, and its most prominent symptoms include:

• Loss of appetite and unwillingness to eat.
• Feeling full after eating a small amount of food.
• Weight loss.
• stomach pain.
• Fatigue and weakness.
• Abdominal swelling.
• Feeling nauseous.
• Excretion of blood in the stool.

What do you do if you have one or more of the symptoms of stomach germs?

Call Capital Home Health Care and ask for a doctor's consultation, who will, after examining you, ask you for the following laboratory tests:

1. Helicobacter pylori breathing test

The principle of this test is to ask the person to breathe into a bag to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the sample, then drink a solution containing urea and breathe again to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the second sample.

The higher amount of carbon dioxide in the second sample compared to the first is evidence of stomach germ infection.

1. Stool tests for Helicobacter pylori

Available stool analyzes are included

• Stool antigen test

 It is the most common stool analysis for the detection of stomach germ, as it detects antigens associated with stomach germ in the stool.

• Stool PCR test

Which helps to detect infection with stomach germs, and also identifies mutations that are resistant to antibiotics used for treatment.

1. Blood Antibodies for HBP

This test checks for the presence of antibodies (i.e. infection-fighting cells) in the blood, and this confirms infection with stomach germ

1. Upper endoscopy

During which a flexible tube with a camera at the end is inserted to examine the upper part of the digestive system, and a small tissue sample is taken from the stomach or intestinal lining to confirm the presence of stomach germs.

The stomach ulcer is one of the life-threatening conditions, so do not hesitate, dear reader, in case you have one or more symptom of a germ appear to confirm or deny your infection by conducting stomach germ tests through requesting a doctor’s consultation.

In Capital Home Health Care we offer Examination of stomach germs by breathing, antibody examination, and stool examination

Request Home Care Services in Saudi Arabia

Requesting home care services in Saudi Arabia from Capital Home Care is a straightforward and easy process.

1. Phone: Reach out to Capital Home Care directly at +966 12 227 6270 (Office) or +966 9200 10 689 (Toll-Free)
2. Website: You can submit a request by clicking HERE 
3. Email: Send an email detailing your needs to info@capitalambulance.sa
4. Visit in Branch: Alternatively, you can also visit Capital Home Care's office at 7846 Hira - 2488 An Nahda District - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday through Thursday.

Once your request is received, a member of the Capital Home Care team will conduct an initial consultation to determine the specific needs of the patient. Following a comprehensive assessment, a tailored care plan is designed and implemented, ensuring the highest standard of home healthcare delivery.

Whether you are searching for a home care nurse, in-home physiotherapy, doctor-on-call, home lab, or extended home care services, Capital Home Care is your reliable partner in ensuring optimal health and well-being for you and your loved ones.

REFERENCES:

• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/h-pylori/symptoms-causes/syc-20356171
• https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/helicobacter-pylori
• https://www.ucsfhealth.org/medical-tests/helicobacter-pylori-infection
• https://www.healthline.com/health/helicobacter-pylori#cause
• https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/h-pylori-helicobacter-pylori
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21463-h-pylori-infection#symptoms-and-causes