| le="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal>There | | | | iron deficiency is prominently seen in cases of H. pylori |
| are several symptoms of H. pylori and these can be | | | | infection, anemia is considered to be one of the |
| grouped into two groups. The Helicobacter symptoms | | | | symptoms of H. pylori infection. |
| are classified into Group One (Classic Symptoms) and | | | | 4. Bad breath: |
| Group Two (Non-classic symptoms) | | | | The H. pylori bacteria produce ammonia when they |
| | | | react with the acid in the stomach. |
| H. pylori Symptoms -Group One: | | | | 5. Chest pain & Pain between the shoulder blades |
| 1. Abdominal pain | | | | Some people experience pain in the chest similar to |
| H. pylori cause inflammation of stomach and small | | | | that in the case of a heart attack, when they are |
| intestine lining which causes pain. The build of gases in | | | | suffering from Helicobacter pylori infection. |
| the intestines during infection is also responsible for | | | | 6. Diarrhea: |
| pain. | | | | If the H. pylori infection is chronic in nature, then the |
| 2. Heart Burn/Acid Reflex: | | | | diarrhea can happen more frequently and last for |
| H. pylori infection can induce excessive production of | | | | many days |
| hydrochloric acid in the stomach. The increased | | | | H. pylori Symptoms -Group Two: |
| production of acid burns the delicate the lining of the | | | | 1. Depression: |
| stomach, which causes pain. The excessive acid spills | | | | The inflammation of the digestive system causes |
| back in esophagus, which causes Acid Reflex. | | | | production of stress hormone cortisol. |
| 3. Anemia | | | | 2. Fatigue/Low energy: |
| Iron deficiency is closely linked with H. pylori. The | | | | H. pylori infection leads to digestion problems, which |
| reduced stomach acid and H. pylori infection have | | | | hampers absorption of minerals and vitamins. This |
| negative effects on the process of digestion. The | | | | invariably leads to low energy, as the body does not |
| body is not able to break down food easily, particularly | | | | get the required nutrients for normal functioning. |
| protein. Hence, the body is not able to absorb minerals | | | | There are many other non-classic helicobacter |
| present in food during digestion. This leads to | | | | symptoms such as migraines, PMS, sinus problems, |
| deficiency of minerals and vitamins in the body. Since, | | | | sleep problems, and weight gain issues. |