There are many patients who have such questions, I often clean my mouth, why does my mouth still smell?How could I get this bacterium?How does this bacterium cause bitter mouth and bad breath?
1.What are the characteristics of Helicobacter pylori (HP)?How does it cause bitter bad breath?
We all know that there is gastric acid in the stomach, and this acid is relatively corrosive, and most microorganisms cannot survive in this environment.
Since Helicobacter pylori can survive in the presence of gastric acid, it must also have some characteristics of its own. WhenAfter Helicobacter pylori enters the stomach, it can pass through the mucus layer of the gastric mucosa with its strong motor ability, reach the epithelium and adhere tightly to it, thus avoiding being excreted from the stomach with the food.
In order for Helicobacter pylori to survive well in the stomach, it must solve two major problems, namely evading the pursuit of the human immune system and reducing the damage caused by stomach acid. Helicobacter pylori secretes peroxide dismutase and catalase, both of which allow HP to evade the immune system.
At the same time, Helicobacter pylori can produce a lot of highly active urease, which can break down urea to produce ammonia, and then form a protective layer around the bacteria, so as to resist the killing effect of gastric acid on itself.
Helicobacter pyloriIt can cause bitter mouth and bad breath, which is actually related to the ammonia produced by its decomposition of urea。If a person is infected with Helicobacter pylori, the ammonia content in the mouth will definitely increase significantly, which will naturally cause bitterness and bad breath.
2.Is the harm of Helicobacter pylori mainly to cause bitter mouth and bad breath?How did we get infected with this bacterium?
The harm of Helicobacter pylori is actually relatively large, it can not only cause bitter breath and bad breath, but also increase the risk of many diseases, such as gastritis, gastric ulcers, gastric cancer and other digestive diseases.
For now, Helicobacter pyloriThe main route of infection is:Gastrointestinal transmission, including the fecal-oral route and the oral-oral route。Maybe you don't understand this sentence well, but let me explain it here.
The fecal-oral route mainly means that the infected feces contaminate the foodand then the food is eaten again;The oral-oral route is when the saliva of an infected person contaminates food or utensils, someone who eats contaminated food or uses contaminated utensils becomes infected. It is important to note here that kissing and mouth-to-mouth feeding are also oral transmissions.
3.How to get rid of Helicobacter pylori completely?
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium, and antibiotics are definitely needed to kill it. A friend asked me if garlic could kill Helicobacter pylori, and I said that it might be possible outside the body, but not when it enters the body.
At present, the main regimen for the elimination of Helicobacter pylori is 4 combinations**, that is, 2 antibiotics + proton pump inhibitor + bismuth.
After choosing the drug, the rate can reach more than 90, and you also need to consult a professional doctor, and don't use the drug indiscriminately, otherwise there may not only be potential safety hazards, but also the effect may not be good!
During the period of taking the medicine, you need to pay attention to try not to eat out, try to eat at home with a separate meal system, and use your own utensils.