Last week, I decided to go for blood test since the last visit on year 2005..
Yesterday, I went to take the report..everything is good except for 3 bad news:-
(1) LDL Cholesterol 低脂胆固醇
The acceptable range is <2.6, and mine was 2.9, slightly higher, have to cut down on santan food, chilis, fried food, meat
(2) HBS Antigen/Antibody B型肝炎抗原/抗体
Both are nonreactive and suggested to inject booster dose
(3) H.Pylori test 幽门螺旋杆菌抗体
The acceptable range is negative 0, and mine was 138.0..gosh, way much higher, which mean I am infected by the bacteria. I have to take antibiotic to kill the bacteria, else if left untreated, will lead to stomach cancer.
Actually, the main purpose for this blood test was to examine whether I am infected by H.Pylori or not. True enough, I am. All these while, I have gastric problem, and I suspected I am infected. According to the doctor, anyone may be infected with the bacteria H.pylori. Let me give a brief introduction on this bacteria and hopefully, may raise your concern and alert.
What is Helicobacter Pylori (H.pylori)
Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the lining of the stomach. However, if left untreated the bacteria can lead to digestive illnesses, including gastritis (the irritation and inflammation of the lining of the stomach), peptic ulcer disease and even stomach cancer later in life.
But even though the bacteria can cause these illnesses, experts believe that most H.pylori infections are "silent" and produce no symptoms.
About two-thirds of the world's population is infected with H.pylori. It is more prevalent in developing countries and in areas of lower socio-economic conditions. It is generally acquired before the age of 5.
Risks of Illnesses when infected with H.pylori
Besides gastritis, infection with H.pylori causes 90% of all duodenal and gastric ulcers. Infected persons have 2-6 fold increased risk of developing gastric cancer. People with non-ulcer dyspepsia and H.pylori have 20 times greater risk of developing cancer. Gastric cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide; it is most common in countries such as Colombia and China, where H.pylori infects over half the population in early childhood.
Is it contagious?
It is suspected that H.pylori infection may be contagious, because the infection seems to run in families ad is more common where people live in crowded or unsanitary conditions.
Can it be treated?
H.pylori infections are treated using antibiotics. Because a single antibiotic may not kill the bacteria, you may be given a combination of antibiotics.
With prolonged antibiotic therapy, H.pylori gastritis and peptic ulcer disease (especially ulcers in the duodenum, a portion of the small intestine) can often be cured.
Can it be prevented?
Since the source of H.pylori is not yet known, recommendations for avoiding infection have not been made. In general, it is always wise to :
Yesterday, I went to take the report..everything is good except for 3 bad news:-
(1) LDL Cholesterol 低脂胆固醇
The acceptable range is <2.6, and mine was 2.9, slightly higher, have to cut down on santan food, chilis, fried food, meat
(2) HBS Antigen/Antibody B型肝炎抗原/抗体
Both are nonreactive and suggested to inject booster dose
(3) H.Pylori test 幽门螺旋杆菌抗体
The acceptable range is negative 0, and mine was 138.0..gosh, way much higher, which mean I am infected by the bacteria. I have to take antibiotic to kill the bacteria, else if left untreated, will lead to stomach cancer.
Actually, the main purpose for this blood test was to examine whether I am infected by H.Pylori or not. True enough, I am. All these while, I have gastric problem, and I suspected I am infected. According to the doctor, anyone may be infected with the bacteria H.pylori. Let me give a brief introduction on this bacteria and hopefully, may raise your concern and alert.
What is Helicobacter Pylori (H.pylori)
Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the lining of the stomach. However, if left untreated the bacteria can lead to digestive illnesses, including gastritis (the irritation and inflammation of the lining of the stomach), peptic ulcer disease and even stomach cancer later in life.
But even though the bacteria can cause these illnesses, experts believe that most H.pylori infections are "silent" and produce no symptoms.
About two-thirds of the world's population is infected with H.pylori. It is more prevalent in developing countries and in areas of lower socio-economic conditions. It is generally acquired before the age of 5.
Risks of Illnesses when infected with H.pylori
Besides gastritis, infection with H.pylori causes 90% of all duodenal and gastric ulcers. Infected persons have 2-6 fold increased risk of developing gastric cancer. People with non-ulcer dyspepsia and H.pylori have 20 times greater risk of developing cancer. Gastric cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide; it is most common in countries such as Colombia and China, where H.pylori infects over half the population in early childhood.
Is it contagious?
It is suspected that H.pylori infection may be contagious, because the infection seems to run in families ad is more common where people live in crowded or unsanitary conditions.
Can it be treated?
H.pylori infections are treated using antibiotics. Because a single antibiotic may not kill the bacteria, you may be given a combination of antibiotics.
With prolonged antibiotic therapy, H.pylori gastritis and peptic ulcer disease (especially ulcers in the duodenum, a portion of the small intestine) can often be cured.
Can it be prevented?
Since the source of H.pylori is not yet known, recommendations for avoiding infection have not been made. In general, it is always wise to :
- wash your hands thoroughly
- eat food that's been properly prepared
- drink water from a safe source
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