11:11 PM
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Books – Moataz Abbas:
Dr. Hisham Al-Khayyat, professor of the digestive system and liver and fellow of Harvard University, revealed the causes of H. pylori infection; Or the so-called “stomach germ”, which is the lack of personal hygiene and washing foods and vegetables.
Al-Khayyat said, in his interview with the program “On My Responsibility” broadcast on “Sada Al-Balad” channel, today, Tuesday, that contaminated food and failure to wash vegetables well lead to infection with H. pylori, pointing out that 15% of those infected with the germ are unaware of their infection.
The professor of the digestive system and liver explained that every 20,000 people infected with H. pylori; One of them may develop stomach cancer; As this germ causes cancer by 5%, pointing to the need to wash hands with soap well after finishing the bathroom, and before and during food preparation, and infection can return as a result of poor personal hygiene.
He stressed that some pets may transmit the spiral germ; Including birds, pointing out that the culture of health or personal hygiene is lacking for some, and the treatment of this germ requires several protocols (4 medicines) for a period of 14 days.
Dr. Hisham Al-Khayyat advised the citizens not to take the spiral germ analysis test except after consulting the doctor, stressing that the spiral germ may be accompanied by bloating and indigestion. Only a doctor can confirm the symptoms.
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