WHO classified HELICOBACTER PYLORI as Group 1 definite carcinogen (cancer- causing agent) in humans. The most promising way to reduce risk of developing stomach cancer is to eliminate this bacteria.
If left untreated, the risk of developing stomach cancer increases by 20-FOLD or higher compared to uninfected individuals
Do you suffer feelings of nausea/vomiting, epigastric pain/discomfort/bloatiness, heartburn, some with feeling of hunger in the morning and have bad breath…..
However, 30-35% of those affected do not have any symptoms…
HELICOBACTER PYLORI is a bacteria that causes up to 80% of gastric ulcers and more than 90% of duodenal ulcers.
An estimated 2/3 of the world’s population is infected with higher rates in developing countries.
Likely routes of transmission are
– oral-oral (vomit or possibly saliva)
– fecal-oral (ingestion of waste tainted food or water)
Do get yourselves checked, early detection and eradication treatment is important.
