Prolonged Acid Reflux Can Be Helicobacter Pylori, A Digestive Infection

By Boris Pasternak

Chronic heartburn suffers may be afflicted by more than just indigestion, sour stomach or acid reflux. The chronic angina could be due to Helicobacter pylori, ( H. Pylori, for short ). In simple terms, you might be suffering from a stomach infection.

Angina is a term we use to explain a range of conditions that cause us discomfort in the higher part of our intestinal tract. As the conditions vary, so do the symptoms change from individual to individual. All of us have experienced heartburn from time to time, sometimes something we eat just does not agree with us, so we take two antacids like Tums or Maalox and all is well. Tums, Maalox or any other OTC antacids can not make all well if the reason behind our heartburn is a stomach infection brought on by Helicobacter pylori.

Even if we begin experiencing heartburn more frequently, to the point of the heartburn changing into a protracted problem, we are still inclined to take over-the-counter antacids rather than seeking medical recommendation. If the chronic heartburn is caused by Helicobacter pylori, over the counter antacids will only partially relieve the miserable angina, and do zilch to cure the root problem, the Heliobacter pylori bacteria growing within your abdominal tract, causing a stomach infection.

Helicobacter pylori is a micro-organism that settles into your gut lining and upper intestinal tract. As the H. Pylori bacteria slowly and gradually spreads, it creates inflammation, making the higher abdominal tract more subject to the standard acid that your body produces to help in digestion. Over time, this permits the acid to annoy the gut lining which causes the persistent heartburn, and in some instances, also causes stomach ulcers.

Helicobacter pylori infection is usually caused by foods or drink that've been tarnished with the bacteria, it's also spread from person to person. H. Pylori is a standard infection and the chances of contracting it increase with age.

That's the bad news about Helicobacter pylori and the probable reason for protracted heartburn. The excellent news is that Helicobacter pylori illnesses can be treated effectively with the right antibiotic programme. - 32369

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