Vietnam is in the group with high rate of HP bacteria infection, why?

Sharing dipping sauce or serving food to each other with the same chopsticks can easily spread many diseases, including infection with H. pylori bacteria (also known as HP) - Illustration: THU HIEN

Associate Professor, Doctor Vo Duy Thong - Head of the Gastroenterology Department of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital (HCMC) - said that common digestive diseases in Vietnam today include gastric reflux, enteritis, diarrhea, HP bacteria infection...

It is worth mentioning that the rate of HP bacteria infection in our country is still high. Countries in the Southeast Asian region are also experiencing a rapidly increasing rate of HP bacteria infection.

Accordingly, HP bacteria are transmitted mainly through the digestive tract through contaminated food and water, or through direct contact with saliva and body fluids of infected people.

According to Dr. Thong, compared to 10 years ago, people's awareness of HP bacteria has improved. Since then, the number of people infected with HP seems to have decreased, but still accounts for a high percentage.

Timely detection and treatment of HP infection plays an important role in preventing diseases such as gastric ulcers, duodenitis..., and even stomach cancer.

According to Associate Professor Thong, microorganisms are present in every corner of our body, from our skin, ears, to our intestines.

About 95% of the human microflora is concentrated in the intestinal tract. The number of microorganisms in each person's body is about 200 trillion.

The number, composition, and diversity of microorganisms in each body location will vary. For example, the number of microorganisms in the large intestine is often greater than in other locations.

The interaction between the microbiome and the human body is complex and influenced by many factors, including antibiotic use, birth method, diet, and living environment.

Nowadays, the use of antibiotics can greatly affect the intestinal microflora, causing diarrhea. Microbial disturbances can lead to many health problems, including diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome...

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hau - Head of the Nutrition Department of Children's Hospital 2 (HCMC) - also said that when the digestive system is disrupted, it will cause many consequences such as: reduced resistance, allergies, metabolic disorders, including obesity, hyperlipidemia, neuropsychiatry...

To prevent digestive diseases, doctors recommend that people eat cooked food and drink boiled water, ensure full meals and on time, use probiotics containing beneficial bacteria, increase green vegetables and fresh fruits, drink enough water, avoid alcoholic beverages...

If someone in the family has stomach disease caused by HP bacteria, they should pay attention and go for a check-up as soon as there are signs of illness, and follow the doctor's prescription for oral medication.

10% of Vietnamese people have digestive diseases

According to data from the National Institute of Nutrition, about 10% of Vietnamese people suffer from digestive diseases, and this number is on the rise.

Digestive diseases are in the top 4 problems that Vietnamese people often encounter, including: seasonal illnesses, constipation, indigestion, and diarrhea.

According to a survey, 30% of Vietnamese people have suffered from constipation in the past 12 months. The main causes of this condition are an unhealthy diet, low consumption of vegetables and fiber, and a sedentary lifestyle.

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