What is the HP Examination Item?
Many people do not have a particular understanding of HP, which mainly refers to the examination of Helicobacter pylori. In recent years, Helicobacter pylori has received increasing attention from people as it is an important cause of gastric cancer. Helicobacter pylori infection can be very long, even decades, gradually affecting the health of the stomach. Therefore, timely HP examination is very important. Once Helicobacter pylori infection is detected, good treatment should be carried out promptly.
What is HP Examination
HP examination refers to the examination of Helicobacter pylori in the stomach. Common examination methods include C13 or C14 breath test, as well as HP examination of mucosal tissue under gastroscope. This examination can detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach through breath or mucosal tissue examination.
Prevention Methods for Helicobacter pylori
1. Avoid clustered infection: To prevent Helicobacter pylori, it is necessary to avoid clustered infection in the family. It is understood that Helicobacter pylori infection has the characteristics of family aggregation. In addition, the probability of parents infecting their children is relatively high. Therefore, it is hoped that Helicobacter pylori infected individuals will actively take relevant measures to prevent family members from being infected.
2. Maintain oral health: How to prevent Helicobacter pylori in daily life? It is reported that Helicobacter pylori infected individuals generally have oral problems such as bad breath. Therefore, it is urgent to maintain oral health for those who are negative for Helicobacter pylori infection. This lays a foundation for future prevention of Helicobacter pylori.
3. Avoid raw food: Studies have confirmed that Helicobacter pylori can survive in tap water for 4-10 days and in river water for up to 3 years. Therefore, one of the key points for preventing Helicobacter pylori is to avoid drinking unboiled water and eating raw food.