Infections with “stomach germs” have spread recently, and they are of unknown causes and symptoms, as their symptoms are similar to other symptoms of stomach diseases, including stomach infections or chronic ulcers that do not respond to appropriate treatment. Only by doing appropriate analyzes.
Methods of infection with stomach germs
On his official page on the social networking site “Facebook”, the consultant of the digestive system and liver, Dr. Atef Al-Salamouni, revealed the ways of transmission of the stomach germ, as follows:
- through foods
- unclean water
- Contact with the saliva of an infected person, such as sharing food or utensils with an infected person, or kissing
Symptoms of stomach germs
Dr. Atef Al-Salamouni, a consultant in the digestive system and liver, explained the symptoms of stomach germs, as follows:
- excessive burping
- Heartburn and abdominal pain
- Nausea, vomiting and feeling bloated
- Stool color change
- Unexplained weight loss
- lack of appetite
Complications
And the consultant of the digestive system and liver indicated that the complications of stomach germs are:
- Duodenal and stomach ulcers
- In some cases, it may lead to stomach cancer
Germ stomach
The stomach germ is a type of gram-negative bacteria that colonizes the mucous membranes of the stomach and duodenum, and 80% of those infected with it are without symptoms or complications, and it is not possible to confirm that a person is infected with the stomach germs until following conducting their own medical tests, and when taking the appropriate treatment, it must be performed Blood tests because only they can detect cure, because antibodies may be present for a long time following recovery.
