Helicobacter Pylori Essay

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Effects of Helicobacter Pylori Bacterium

Jacob Morris
Dr. Hunt
Health (Online)
4/13/17

Introduction (Overview)
The helicobacter pylori bacterium also commonly known as H. pylori is a spiral shaped bacterium that is often found growing in the digestive tract. H. pylori bacteria are found in more than half of the world’s population. The bacteria normally attack the lining of the stomach and the small intestines. Although they are present in many people the H. pylori bacteria is usually harmless. The bacteria are adapted to live and survive in the acidic environment of the digestive tract. Furthermore, H. pylori reduces the acidity of the environment around it to survive and will penetrate the lining of the stomach and small intestines where the mucus lining protects it from the body’s immune cells. H. pylori sometimes can interfere with the body’s immune response to ensure their survival and this causes stomach problems (Flemin & Alcamo, 2007).
The H. Pylori Infection, its Causes …show more content…

pylori bacteria do not exhibit any symptoms. However, when the infection causes ulcers then the symptoms exhibited include abdominal pains which are most severe when the stomach is empty. Most patients describe it as a gnawing pain that is intermittent. This kind of pain can be relieved by taking antacid medication. It is advisable to see the doctor when such pain is continuous and severe. Treatment with antacid drugs will not cure the infection as they act only as a pain relievers. Other symptoms of H. pylori infection include nausea and vomiting, bad breath, lack of appetite, excessive burping and feeling bloated. However, these symptoms are also caused by several other conditions and could also be experienced by healthy people who are not infected with H. pylori. If these symptoms persist or if you notice a black color or/and blood in your feces or vomit it is important to seek further medical advice (Yamamoto, Friedman & Hoffman,

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