Patient's question:
Does a three-year-old child with a stool test discover Helicobacter pylori infection easily get gastroenteritis? Our child received a hospital test report two days ago and found to have Helicobacter pylori. Our whole family is very worried. It hurts us to discover that he has Helicobacter pylori at such a young age.Doctor's answer:
If a three-year-old child carefully examines the stool and finds Helicobacter pylori infection, this indicates that there is definitely Helicobacter pylori infection on the child's gastric mucosa. Helicobacter pylori can be transmitted through the digestive tract. Sometimes, sharing utensils with adults who have bacterial infections, or consuming the same food, can both lead to transmission. Once infected with this bacterium, it is easy to develop related diseases such as gastritis and gastric ulcers. Therefore, if transmission occurs again, it is essential to find ways to alleviate the situation. Since children may not be suitable for using antibiotics, probiotics are the best choice to enhance the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria and suppress the growth of Helicobacter pylori.