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To be or not to be? Controversy over Helicobacter pylori

You are at a work party enjoying yourself. Appetizers are served and champagne is being passed. With no warning you have to go to the bathroom. Like, right now. Your stomach starts cramping and you instantly feel six months pregnant, which is odd considering you are a man. You feel a little nauseated like you might vomit but you know you won’t because this series of symptoms has hit you many times before. You try to ignore it hoping it will pass as it sometimes does. The fatigue and the gassy back-to-back “burpscapade” begins, and you know your night is done. You excuse yourself, grab your keys, and head home to rest.

An upset tummy is a nuisance, but chronic, ongoing stomach distress…

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Concerns about long term acid suppressive therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are prescribed for even the slightest bit of heart burn or dyspepsia even though there is no good evidence for the effectiveness of intermittent use of PPIs for the treatment of the occasional over-eating syndrome or that they are better for mild conditions than over-the-counter Tums, Pepcid, or Zantac.

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL): Gut Benefits and Beyond

In my clinic, I teach my patients to use common sense with their health more so than anything else. In the end, being overly cautious is always better than not being cautious enough. While the safety profile and effectiveness of DGL in treating stomach ulcers, heartburn or gastritis is similar -- if not better -- than over-the-counter strong medications (and it is one of my favorites to use in my patients with no major issues in usage), continue to use common sense when starting a new supplement, whether it be DGL or something else.

Different Pathophysiology of Gastritis in East and West? A Western Perspective

Differences in CAG and associated diseases observed today reflect differences in Hp prevalence, virulence, host and environmental factors in the past. Because of fundamental changes in life conditions, correct evaluation requires a time frame of two centuries. Many secrets, therefore, will remain buried in the past.

Gastritis Diet: Foods That Heal and Foods to Avoid

Follow our 6 gastritis diet tips to treat the root cause of gastritis. Antacid pills may mask gastritis symptoms, but diet tweaks can heal the gut naturally.

Getting rid of unwanted visitors

Gut-dwelling bacteria are attracting attention, particularly those associated with human diseases. Helicobacter pylori is found in the stomach of humans, where it may cause chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers, although the majority of infections are asymptomatic. The bacterium has been associated with humans for more than 100,000 years, when it first infected San hunter-gatherers. An international consortium has discovered that the Baka pygmies of Cameroon, another community of hunter-gatherers, have a surprisingly low rate of Helicobacter infection.

Vegetable oil ingredient key to destroying gastric disease bacteria

The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is strongly associated with gastric ulcers and cancer. To combat the infection, researchers developed LipoLLA, a therapeutic nanoparticle that contains linolenic acid, a component in vegetable oils. In mice, LipoLLA was safe and more effective against H. pylori infection than standard antibiotic treatments.

Why Was This Woman Suffering From Terrible, Unrelenting Stomach Pain?

The problem started around Thanksgiving. Her stomach felt a little odd. Over the next few weeks, the feeling became a band of pain, and then it concentrated itself in a single spot on her belly. The pain came and went, but it seemed worst after she ate.

With Health Care, the Profit Motive is Infectious

The fact that the medical industrial complex suppressed the cure for stomach ulcers for nearly 15 years raises crucial questions about trusting a system which demonstrably favors corporate profits over patient health.

Resources

12 Silent Signs of Gastritis

“Gastritis is a condition diagnosed based on biopsy of the lining of the stomach,” Dr. Bhatia says. If you’re having persistent issues with your stomach, you’ll want to make an appointment with your gastroenterologist and get scoped.

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I was diagnosed with acute gastritis in March 2014 and the doctor told me to stop eating acidic foods. I did that, and nothing was cured. I kept throwing up food I’d never digested, and throwing up blood no matter what I ate.

Gastritis Symptoms

This blog gives informations and advices to help relieve pain and suffering from first hand experience.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Most forms of chronic nonspecific gastritis do not cause symptoms. However, chronic gastritis is a risk factor for peptic ulcer disease, gastric polyps, and benign and malignant gastric tumors.

MedicineNet

A major cause of both acute and chronic gastritis is infection of the stomach mucosa by a bacterial species named Helicobacter pylori. Usually, this bacterium first infects the stomach antrum (stomach mucosa without acid-producing cells) acutely and may progress to infect most or all of the stomach's mucosa over time (chronic gastritis) and remain there for years.

NHS

Gastritis happens when this defence barrier is damaged – by H. pylori bacteria or after excessive consumption of alcohol, for example (see What are the possible causes?). For most people, gastritis isn't serious and improves quickly with treatment. But if it is left untreated, it can last for years.

Patient

If investigated, patients with dyspeptic symptoms will prove to have either: •Peptic ulcer disease (10%). •Oesophagitis (15%). •No significant abnormality (non-ulcer dyspepsia or functional dyspepsia - 75%).