Bacteria in Stomach
There are several reasons why people get stomach infection but the most common among the causes, especially among children, is bacterial infection. Bacterial infection in the stomach is mostly obtained thru intake of contaminated food and water or getting close contact with bacteria-infested objects or even animals. Bacterial infection in the stomach can also be acquired from another infected person and poor hygiene. Bacteria may also cause intestinal infection. A person infected with bacteria in the stomach usually manifest the following symptoms:
Bacterial Stomach Infection Symptoms
- Digestive illness, mainly diarrhea
- Peptic ulcer
- Gastritis
- Unusual color of feces
- Cancer
- Difficulty in food digestion
- Stomach pain
- Fever
- Abdominal cramps
- Malaise
- Weight loss
- Nausea
Treatment and Remedies for bacterial stomach infection
Bacterial infection in the stomach can lead to serious health condition such as peptic ulcer or stomach cancer if left untreated.
- Frequent washing of the hands. To avoid getting infected, wash your hands frequently and properly using antibacterial hand soap. Using alcohol or hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available is also recommended especially if you are in public places.
- Work in a ventilated area.Dingy, damp, and dark areas are usually the haven of different bacteria.
- Avoid touching your face especially your mouth, nose, and eyes because they are ideal entry point of bacteria into your system.
- Use tissue paper or paper towel for opening and closing public toilets and even in the office. Most bacteria rest on door knobs and toilet areas. Wash your hands every after bathroom use.
- Avoid eating unhygienic food especially street food.
- As much as possible, eat food while they are still hot and refrigerate them after eating.
- Drinking water from questionable sources is a major source of bacterial infection in the stomach. If you are not sure where the water was taken, prefer bottled water or fruit juice instead.
- Cover your mouth when sneezing and wash your hands afterward.
- Keep your kitchen as clean as possible. Run hot water on your chopping board for at least 20 seconds to kill the bacteria.
- Strengthen your immune system by eating foods that are rich in vitamin C.
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My stomach is burning really bad. I went to my family Physician and also did a stool test which was positive. I took antibiotics for one week as well. But it did not work. My stomach still burns and hurts a bit. Can you suggest anything?
Burning sensation in your stomach may be due to various reasons including acidity, gas, ulcers and indigestion. If you have acidity (acid reflux) try some OTC medicine to reduce the acid. If your stomach burn is due to ulcers, try antacid. Drink half a glass of cold milk are regular intervals, say every three to four hours. If the burning does not reduce stop the milk.
Also, sometime green tea helps. Try sipping warm green tea every 4-5 hours. Do not drink more than 3 cups per day.
Drink lots of water and burp as much as possible to relive any gas trapped in your digestive track. Hopeful this will get you some relief from your uneasy and burning stomach.
If you pain and burning sensation persists for more than a few days, talk to another Doctor and get a second opinion.
I have been suffering from stomach disorder like whatever I eat or drink after a few minutes I have to run to the toilet and most times the motion is loose. Its been this way since the past one month, I thought it was because of the heat or the mangoes that I have been eating, I did go to my family doc and she advised me to take a stool test which i am yet to get the reports. Could you tell me what this could be due to?
I have been suffering from stomach disorder like whatever I eat or drink after a few minutes I have to run to the toilet and most times the motion is loose. It is been this way since the past one month, my family doctor take blood test, ct scan and other test, one amylase is 220 rest, all other tests are normal. Why the problem is same?
It may be due to bacterial infection in the stomach. Go for a stool antigen test and cbc. Otherwise, you have to consult a gastro enterologist. He may suggest a colonoscopy and enteroscopy. The biopsy results will give you whether you have a bacterial infection or not. If found positive, he may prescribe broad spectrum antibiotics.