04/10/2019
How H. pylori Makes You Sick--ulcers
For decades, doctors thought people got ulcers from stress, spicy foods, smoking, or other lifestyle habits. But when they found that the germs were the cause of most stomach ulcers.After H. pylori enters your body, it attacks the lining of your stomach, which usually protects you from the acid your body uses to digest food. Once the bacteria have done enough damage, acid can get through the lining, which leads to ulcers. These may bleed, cause infections, or keep food from moving through your digestive tract.
You can get H. pylori from food, water, or utensils. Itâs more common in countries or communities that lack clean water or good sewage systems. You can also pick up the bacteria through contact with the saliva or other body fluids of infected people.
Many people get H. pylori during childhood, but adults can get it, too. The germs live in the body for years before symptoms start, but most people who have it will never get ulcers. Doctors arenât sure why only some people get ulcers after an infection.
Symptoms
If you have an ulcer, you may feel a dull or burning pain in your belly. It may come and go, but youâll probably feel it most when your stomach is empty, such as between meals or in the middle of the night. It can last for a few minutes or for hours. You may feel better after you eat, drink milk, or take an antacid. ulcers may become severe without proper treatment. For treatment call on 0774477942/ 0702172922 or WhatsApp on +254701948078