What is H. pylori? Learn about the symptoms and treatment of singer Nattan’s disease

Many people carry the bacteria in their stomach without any negative consequences, but for some they can travel and cause a variety of problems.

Nathan announced Monday night, 1st, a career break. The 24-year-old singer was diagnosed with the bacteria H.pylori Three months ago. According to him, the medicines given to him by doctors damaged his vocal cords.

As the Estadao have shown that many people carry H. pylori in their stomachs without negative consequences, but for some it can move into the mucus layer of the stomach and cause a range of problems, from inflammation to ulcers and cancer.

Many people who have the H.pylori They likely contracted it during early childhood through contact, such as sharing food or breathing in aerosols released through vomit. It can also be transmitted through food that has not been cleaned or cooked safely or through water contaminated with bacteria.

A H.pylori it is more common in some parts of the world, such as Africa and southern Asia. In the Brazilian population there is a high number of individuals affected by H. Pylori, but the percentage of people who will develop cancer, for example, is quite small. More attention should be paid to cases diagnosed with the association between the presence of bacteria and other diseases, such as atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia.

What are the symptoms of H. Pylori?

A gastroenterologist may request a specialized exam to better characterize the disease. The main symptoms include difficulty swallowing, weight loss, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain and nausea.

Some studies suggest that symptoms such as excessive belching and reflux can be controlled with dietary changes, such as eating plenty of fruits and vegetables or decreasing salt intake. There is also a treatment: a high dose of antibiotics and antacids to be taken for several days.

OR Estadao Peptic ulcers have also been shown to occur when open sores form in the protective lining of the stomach or the beginning of the small intestine. They are caused by H.pylori or using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, especially if taken at higher doses or for longer periods of time, although individual sensitivity may vary. Over time, both H.pylori while non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can damage the lining of the intestine, causing an ulcer to develop.

Some studies suggest that the H.pylori it may be beneficial for the esophagus or protect against asthma. But experts point out that people who have stomach problems and test positive H.pylori should opt for antibiotics.

How is the treatment?

Ulcers caused by infections of H.pylori are treated with antibiotics, and those caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are treated by stopping their use. (If you need over-the-counter pain relievers in the meantime, your doctor may recommend an alternative, such as acetaminophen.)

Proton pump inhibitor drugs that reduce stomach acid secretion (such as Prilosec) are also prescribed short-term to allow ulcers to heal or long-term if you need to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs regularly.

In a video posted on social media, Nathan explained the side effects of the treatment he is undergoing. “I started this very intensive treatment with very strong antibiotics. Fourteen days of medicine. And these medicines caused me a lot of reflux, and what I took for the reflux, I couldn’t manage with the antibiotics of H. Pylori. This caused severe edema of my vocal cords,” he said, without setting any date for his return to the stage.

Source: Terra

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