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< H. pylori Bacteria > |
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H. pylori is always associated with superficial gastritis and sometimes, with chronic atrophic gastritis, which can lead to the development of gastric cancer. H. pylori increases one's risk of getting gastric cancer as high as 6 fold. In some countries, 60% of gastric cancer is attributed to H.pylori. |
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Stomach Cancer associated with H. pylori bacteria:
H. pylori bacteria is cancer causing agent. It is known to be responsible for most duodenal ulcers and over two third of stomach ulcers with symptoms displayed like heartburn, indigestion and discomfort or pain in the abdomen.
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Stomach Cancer not associated with H. pylori bacteria – it is less common
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How Stomach Cancer develops |
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Gastric Cancer |
Active Gastritis
Chronic Inflammation
Intestinal Metaplasia (abnormal cell changes)
Dysplasia and carcinoma (Cancer cells development) |
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Early Symptoms for Stomach Cancer |
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Unexplained weigh loss and abnormal fatique together with the following symptoms: |
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- Indigestion or burning sensation (heartburn)
- Discomfort or pain in the abdomen
- Bloating of the stomach after meals
- Loss of appetite
- Bleeding (vomiting blood or having blood in the stool)
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Early Detection H. pylori bacteria |
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- Serology Test – a quantitative determination of anti- H.pylori Ig G antibodies in human blood, which already inclusive in the HSC Diagnostic Packages.
- Endoscopy Based Test – for the diagnosis of stomach cancer, available at HSC Medical Center.
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