How to treat Helicobacter pylori

Modern research has proved that the common cause of stomach ulcers is the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. It survives and multiplies in an acidic environment. This bacterium is transmitted from person to person through saliva. Rarely, infection occurs through dirty dishes. Once ingested, H. pylori penetrates the gastric mucosa, impairing their function. This leads to the fact that changes in acidity are destroyed cells of the stomach and inflamed, leading to gastritis.

Usually, the gastritis becomes chronic. Not to start an inflammatory process, you need to consult a gastroenterologist and begin treatment. The doctor prescribes a blood test, which detect the presence of bacteria in the body. You need to pass and fecal analysis, as well as undergo EGD. From this develops the clinical picture of the disease. In most cases, during the examination of the stomach revealed the cause of gastritis is Helicobacter pylori.

Once you have identified a Helicobacter pylori infection, the main condition for full recovery is following doctor's recommendations. Treatment is aimed at destruction of bacteria, it survives in an acidic environment, so it is necessary to neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach. To reduce gastric secretion is prescribed one of the drugs "Nexium", "Esox", "ASONIKA". These pills, inhibiting the production of hydrochloric acid can help to kill the bacteria. Take them for two weeks.

When the production of hydrochloric acid is reduced, need to drink anti-ulcer drug "Omeprazole", "Omez", "Mcaps" within 10 days. These pills need to drink 30 minutes before a meal.

The next step in treatment is antibiotic therapy, which lasts for two weeks. Prescribe medicines that have antibacterial and bactericidal effects "Amoxicillin", "Clarithromycin" and "Metronidazole". There are other anti-Helicobacter drugs that help to cope with Helicobacter pylori, but the doctor himself picks up an individual treatment plan. Then you must restore the gastric mucosa. For this assigned to drugs that stimulate the motility of the gastrointestinal tract "Gayton", "itopride does", "Itemid". Treatment should be under medical supervision!

Found that the majority of people infected with Helicobacter pylori, but peptic ulcer disease develops not all carriers. Provokes the development of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Smoking, alcohol, stress, wrong diet. So you need to adhere to proper lifestyle. Be sure to follow a diet and eliminate from your diet raw vegetables, spicy and fatty meals. To normalize the stomach will help 5-6 times a diet.