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What is Helicobacter pylori?

Helicobacter pylori is a tiny bacteria that live under the lining of the stomach. The groups most commonly affected are:

- Seniors

- The inhabitants of developing countries.

Who actually carry this bacteria in the stomach have been infected, most probably in childhood. The risk of acquiring infection as an adult is more discreet, less than 1% per year. Typically, the Helicobacter pylori itself produces no symptoms ulcer. However, this bacterium is the most common cause of stomach and duodenum. The bacteria can also play a role in the development of stomach cancer.

Helicobacter pylori infection can be treated by using antibiotics. This eliminates the infection and heal the ulcer in about 80% of cases. If the bacteria could not be removed, the ulcer reappears after a short period of time in most people.

How can detect infection with Helicobacter pylori?

Gastroscopy with gastric mucosal biopsies

This is done by weighing the microscope and allows the existence of the bacteria, inflammation and tissue lesions. Gastric mucosa can be cultured from biopsies obtained and through a reagent (urease test) can confirm the presence of the bacteria.

“Breath test”

The expired air can be analyzed, after inhalation of a small amount of radioactively labeled urea (in crystalline form). Depending on the urea detected in exhaled air can be estimated whether or not the bacteria in the stomach.

Blood sample

If you have or have had H. pylori infection can be detected by the presence of specific antibodies in the blood (proteins made by the body against bacteria).

Stool sample

This technique is not yet perfected. This method investigates the existence of DNA (genetic load) of the bacteria in a stool sample.

To reduce cholesterol, the key is diet and following a diet low in saturated fat is possible. This translates into the following tips:

1. Limit consumption of high fat meats and pates, fatty meats, organ meats, etc. also provide fat and cholesterol. You can take red meats such as pork and beef, provided they are pieces lean (no fat).
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Nutrition is a basic element of health. Some doctors say that every illness is the result of improper dietary habits.

In connection with the rapid increase in health care and a desire to live longer and healthier, a large percentage of residents concerned about nutrition and stay healthy. No doubt, nutrition plays a big role here.

proper nutrition and physical activity can help prevent the continuous consumption of drugs or even surgery to correct the result of bad eating habits without training. healthy eating habits (the way we eat) is the foundation of a healthy diet.

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There are many other foods (and varieties) are rich in protein. This list is just an example to see that if not for extreme situations and we follow a varied diet should be easy to avoid the consequences of protein deficiency.

Consequences that may result in protein deficiency

Anemia: Because in the manufacture of red blood cells.
Edema: It is very evident around the abdomen. It would be inflated by the children in areas with chronic hunger (as in many parts of Africa). Bodies also tend to fall because they have no muscle tone and serves them as a bra.
Weak immune system: ill-fed people with fewer defenses tend to have more infections. Read the rest of this entry »