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How to treat Helicobacter pylori infection

Dec 24, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Helicobacter pylori infection may be caused by poor dietary habits, inadequate personal hygiene, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastric erosion, and other factors. General treatment and pharmacological treatment can be implemented to improve the condition. Prompt medical consultation is necessary, and treatment should be conducted under medical guidance. During the treatment process, patients should follow medical advice, take medications regularly, and pay attention to adjusting lifestyle and dietary habits to promote recovery.

Generally, Helicobacter pylori infection may be caused by factors such as unhealthy eating habits, poor personal hygiene, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, or gastric erosion. Measures such as general management and medication therapy can be taken to improve the condition. Prompt medical consultation and treatment according to medical advice are necessary. Details are as follows:

1. Unhealthy eating habits: Long-term consumption of undercooked food, leftover meals, raw or cold food, or spicy foods may lead to Helicobacter pylori infection. It is important to improve dietary habits by avoiding raw, cold, or irritating foods and ensuring food is thoroughly cooked.

2. Poor personal hygiene: Poor personal hygiene practices, such as not washing hands after using the toilet or using unclean tableware or drinking cups, may lead to Helicobacter pylori infection. Personal hygiene should be improved, including frequent handwashing and using clean tableware and drinking cups.

3. Gastritis: Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining that may be caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. After infection, Helicobacter pylori can cause an inflammatory response in the gastric mucosa, leading to gastritis, which presents as discomfort in the upper abdomen. According to medical advice, medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, lansoprazole tablets, or ranitidine hydrochloride capsules may be used to inhibit gastric acid secretion.

4. Peptic ulcer: Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the lining of the gastrointestinal tract due to digestion by gastric acid and pepsin. Helicobacter pylori infection can cause an inflammatory response in the gastric mucosa, damaging the gastric mucosal barrier and allowing digestive fluids to erode the mucosa, resulting in ulcers and a burning sensation. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as famotidine tablets, nizatidine tablets, or ranitidine hydrochloride tablets can be used to inhibit gastric acid secretion.

5. Gastric erosion: Gastric erosion refers to superficial tissue damage in the gastric mucosa, which may be caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. After infection, Helicobacter pylori can cause an inflammatory response in the gastric mucosa, leading to damage of the superficial tissue and the formation of erosions, which may cause vomiting. Medications such as potassium bismuth citrate capsules, colloidal bismuth pectin capsules, or sucralfate chewable tablets should be used according to medical advice to protect the gastric mucosa.

During treatment, it is important to follow medical instructions, take medications on time, and adjust lifestyle and dietary habits to promote recovery.

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