Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection occurs when Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria infect your stomach. This usually happens during childhood. A common cause of stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers), H. pylori infection may be present in more than half the people in the world.
Most people don’t realize they have H. pylori infection because they never get sick from it.
Signs and Symptoms
When signs or symptoms do occur with H. pylori infection, they are typically related to gastritis or a peptic ulcer and may include:
- An ache or burning pain in your stomach (abdomen)
- Stomach pain that may be worse when your stomach is empty
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Frequent burping
- Bloating
- Unintentional weight loss
Causes
Pylori infection occurs when H pylori bacteria infect your stomach. H. pylori bacteria are usually passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or stool. H. pylori may also be spread through contaminated food or water. The exact way H. pylori bacteria causes gastritis or a peptic ulcer in some people is still unknown.
Risk Factors
People often get H. pylori infection during childhood. Risk factors for H. pylori infection are related to living conditions in childhood, such as:
- Living in crowded conditions. Living in a home with many other people can increase your risk of H. pylori infection.
- Living without a reliable supply of clean water. Having a reliable supply of clean, running water helps reduce the risk of H. pylori.
- Living in a developing country. People living in developing countries have a higher risk of H. pylori infection. This may be because crowded and unsanitary living conditions may be more common in developing countries.
- Living with someone who has an H. pylori infection. You’re more likely to have H. pylori infection if you live with someone who has H. pylori infection.
Complications
Complications associated with H. pylori infection include:
- H. pylori can damage the protective lining of the stomach and small intestine. This can allow stomach acid to create an open sore (ulcer). About 10% of people with H. pylori will develop an ulcer.
- Inflammation of the stomach lining. pylori infection can affect the stomach, causing irritation and swelling (gastritis).
- Stomach cancer. pylori infection is a strong risk factor for certain types of stomach cancer.
Helicobacter Pylori in Ayurveda
Pylori infection as a typical presentation of peptic ulcers. In Ayurveda, Peptic Ulcers can be correlated to Parinama Shula and Annadrava Shula. They are the subtypes of Shoola. Shula means pain or colic, used to describe abdominal pain to be precise.
Treatment Principles
- Vataja Parinama shula – Sneha (external and internal administration of medicated ghee and oil) is an ideal remedy.
- Pittaja Parinama Shula – Virechana or therapeutic purgation.
- Kaphaja Parinama Shoola – Vamana or therapeutic emesis.
- Dwandwaja Parinama shula – Sneha should be administered as in Vataja Parinama Shula.
- Tridoshaja Parinama Shula – should be skillfully managed as per the situation and presentation of the disease.
Panchakarma Treatment Modalities
- Langhana
- Vamana
- Virechana
- Basti
Ayurvedic Formulations
- Deepaneeya Peya
- Indukantha Ghrita
- Dashanga Ghrita
- Sasa Vasadi Ghrita
- Trikatu Churna(Churna Raja)
- Kayampurandaradi Churna
- Hingu Twagadi Churna
- Karpooradi Churna Modakadi Churna
- Shulari Churna
- Shulahara Churna
- Swayam Bhasma
- Mahavriksha Lavana
- Tambula Bhasma
- Vaiswanara Churna
- Dashamoolarishta
- Kumaryasava
- Shatavari Guda
- Madhusnuhi Rasayanam
- Pulimkuzhambu
- Gudardraka
- Kukkuta Rasayana
- Suryaprabha Gutika
- Setubhanda Matra
- Paccha Endiyadi Gutika
- Shulakuthara Rasa
- Ananda Rasa
- Kanakasundara Rasa
- Anthrakuthara Rasa
- Mulayiladi Kashayam
- Viralveradi Kashayam
Lifestyle and Home Remedies
Dietary Remedies
- Avoid Ama-Forming Foods: Avoid foods that can lead to the accumulation of ama (toxins), such as:
- Processed and fermented foods
- Sour and acidic foods
- Spicy and pungent foods
- Foods high in sugar and salt
- Include H. pylori-Fighting Foods: Include foods that have been shown to have anti-H. pylori properties, such as:
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Green tea
- Follow a Pitta-Reducing Diet: Follow a diet that reduces Pitta dosha, which is often associated with H. pylori infection:
- Favor cool, dry, and heavy foods
- Avoid hot, oily, and spicy foods
Lifestyle Remedies
- Stress Management: Practice stress-reducing techniques like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises to help manage stress and alleviate symptoms.
- Regular Exercise : Engage in regular physical activity to help improve digestion and alleviate symptoms.
- Good Hygiene : Practice good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly, to help prevent the spread of H. pylori.
Some home remedies that may help with H. pylori include honey, green tea, broccoli sprouts, and cranberry juice. However, these remedies are not a substitute for standard therapy and shouldn’t be taken alone.
1. Turmeric Milk
- Quantity: 1 cup (approximately 240 ml) once or twice daily.
- Usage: Consume it warm. You can use it as a daily drink, but it’s best to avoid combining it with other remedies in the same meal.
2. Amla Juice
- Quantity: 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) once or twice daily.
- Usage: Drink it on an empty stomach or before meals. You can use this alongside other remedies, but space them out to avoid overloading the digestive system.
3. Licorice Tea
- Quantity: 1 cup (240 ml) once or twice daily.
- Usage: Drink it after meals. It’s generally okay to use this with other remedies but monitor your body’s response.
4. Neem Leaf Tea
- Quantity: 1 cup (240 ml) once daily.
- Usage: Drink it on an empty stomach or before meals. Avoid combining with other strong herbal teas in the same period.
5. Ginger and Honey
- Quantity: 1 teaspoon ginger juice mixed with 1 teaspoon honey, once or twice daily.
- Usage: Consume it before or after meals. You can use this along with other remedies but be cautious not to overuse ginger.
6. Cumin-Coriander-Fennel Tea
- Quantity: 1 cup (240 ml) once or twice daily.
- Usage: Drink it after meals. It’s suitable to combine with other remedies, provided they don’t have conflicting effects.
7. Papaya Seeds
- Quantity: 1-2 teaspoons crushed seeds mixed with honey or yogurt, once daily.
- Usage: Consume this on an empty stomach. You can combine it with other remedies but be mindful of the overall quantity of seeds and honey.
8. Coconut Water
- Quantity: 1-2 glasses (approximately 240-480 ml) daily.
- Usage: Drink throughout the day as needed. It’s generally safe to use with other remedies.
9. Fennel Seeds
- Quantity: 1 teaspoon of seeds, chewed or brewed into tea, 1-2 times daily.
- Usage: Can be chewed after meals or made into tea. It can be used in conjunction with other remedies.
10. Peppermint Tea
- Quantity: 1 cup (240 ml) once or twice daily.
- Usage: Drink it after meals. It can be combined with other remedies but avoid using too many herbal teas at the same time.
Ayurdhama Treatment Program Includes
- Initial Consultation with Ayurveda Doctor and daily follow up consultation.
- Accommodation
- All Ayurvedic Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Supper) & herbal drink.
- Advice on Diet & Lifestyle Management .
- Ayurveda Therapies – Customized for each client.
- Yoga (once a day – Yoga Asanas, Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation).
Pathya (Restrictions) during Treatment Package:
During these treatment Clients should strictly follow the Pathyas (restrictions)
- Only very light and warm food is allowed, Only warm water for drinking and bathing
- No coffee and Black tea
- No Non veg food (meat – All types, Fish and eggs)
- No Alcoholic drinks
- No exertion (mentally and physically)
- No Day sleep
Reservation Details
- We are committed to keep up the quality of our treatment programs and we take only a limited number of patients each month.
- So we advise you to reserve your treatment programs a minimum one month in advance.
- The 50% charges of the treatment programs should be paid in advance to reserve the treatment programs.
- The advance deposit will be deducted from the total treatment programs and the balance must be paid on the first day of the treatment program.