Helicobacter Pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the stomach lining. It infects about 50% of the world's population and is more prevalent in developing countries including Jordan.
Transmission Routes:
- Oral-oral: Through saliva — sharing utensils or kissing children on the mouth.
- Fecal-oral: Contaminated water or unwashed food.
- Between family members: If one family member is infected, the risk for others is high.
Why It's Dangerous:
- Causes chronic gastritis in 80% of cases.
- Causes stomach and duodenal ulcers in 10-20% of those infected.
- Linked to increased stomach cancer risk if untreated for years.
- Causes chronic heartburn and indigestion.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we diagnose H. Pylori with accurate tests and treat it with modern protocols and a follow-up team to ensure eradication.