It is recommended that you attend a medical consultation and perform studies in a clinical laboratory.
Helicobacter Pylori is a bacteria that lives in the stomach and normally causes gastritis, but in some cases it can also cause other problems such as ulcers, stomach cancer, vitamin B12 deficiency, anemia, diabetes and fatty liver.
For this reason, in the presence of this bacterium, it is important that treatment is started as soon as possible.
It is important to consult a doctor in case of persistent symptoms, since a peptic ulcer can occur. It can also cause conditions such as bloating, nausea, and weight loss.
What is recommended is a blood, breath and stool test. That way the bacteria is detected.
Once medical supervision has been clarified, certain foods that stimulate the secretion of gastric juices such as coffee, black or green tea and cola drinks should be avoided. Also, avoid condiments that irritate the stomach such as pepper or hot sauce.
Processed meats, like sausages, should be excluded.
A nutritionist can recommend the consumption of probiotic foods rich in omega-3 and 6, as well as easily digestible foods, such as the consumption of white meat and cooked vegetables and fruits without the skin, for example.
allowed foods
Foods that help reduce symptoms and a faster recovery during Helicobacter Pylori treatment are:
probiotics
Probiotics are present in foods such as yogurt and kefir, and can be consumed in capsule or powder form.
Probiotics are made up of good bacteria that live in the intestine and that stimulate the production of substances that fight Helicobacter Pylori and reduce the side effects that usually arise during the treatment of the disease, such as diarrhea and poor digestion.
Foods rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6
The consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 helps reduce inflammation in the stomach and prevent the growth of H. pylori, helping to treat the disease.
The foods that can be consumed during the treatment against the H. Pylori bacteria and are rich in these nutrients are: different types of fish, such as tuna, mackerel, trout, cod and corn, soy and olive oil.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
The consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables should be included in the diet to treat H. pylori, it is important to keep in mind that when the symptoms are active and there is discomfort such as heartburn or stomach pain, the ideal is that fruits and vegetables are consumed without shell, without seeds and preferably cooked, because this way it will be much easier to digest and will improve intestinal function.
The most recommended fruits are the red apple without peel, pear without peel, banana, pin, melon and papaya.
White meat and fish
White meat and fish contain a lower concentration of fat, so this type of protein is easier to digest because it does not spend as much time in the stomach. In this way, symptoms such as acidity and burning in the stomach are avoided.
Easily digestible carbohydrates
In times of discomfort and symptoms of gastritis caused by the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori, it is recommended to eat easily digestible cereals, such as white rice, white bread, noodles, flour and corn or wheat starch, rich in starch and low in fiber.
After the treatment to combat the bacteria begins to take effect and the discomfort begins to decrease, you can gradually incorporate whole foods, which are much more nutritious and healthy.
How to relieve unpleasant symptoms of treatment
Treatment to combat H. pylori normally lasts 7 days and is done with the use of proton pump inhibitor drugs such as Omeprazole and Pantoprazole, in addition to the use of antibiotics such as Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin. These medications are taken twice a day, and some side effects may arise, such as:
Metallic flavor in the mouth
It appears at the beginning of treatment and can worsen as days go by. To help alleviate it, you can season the salad with vinegar and when brushing your teeth, you can sprinkle baking soda and salt on the toothpaste. This will help neutralize the acid in your mouth and produce more saliva, helping to eliminate the metallic taste.
Dizziness and pain in the stomach
Dizziness and stomach pain usually appear after the second day of treatment, to avoid them it is important to drink plenty of water, rest and eat easily digestible foods such as yogurt, white cheese, gelatin, white bread and crackers.
To relieve morning sickness you can drink ginger tea immediately upon waking, eat 1 slice of toast or 3 crackers and salt, and avoid drinking large volumes of fluids at one time.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea can appear after the third day of treatment because the antibiotics, in addition to eliminating H. pylori, also end up damaging the intestinal flora, which causes diarrhoea.
To combat diarrhea and replenish the intestinal flora, you should drink 1 natural yogurt a day and eat easily digestible foods such as soups, purees, white rice, fish and white meat.
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