Can traditional Chinese medicine treat Helicobacter pylori

Traditional Chinese medicine can play a certain auxiliary therapeutic role in treating helicobacter pylori infection, but it cannot completely replace the eradication plan of Western medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine inhibits the growth of Helicobacter pylori by regulating spleen and stomach function and improving the internal environment. Common methods include taking traditional Chinese medicines with antibacterial effects, such as Huanglian, Huangqin, Dandelion and other herbal preparations, which contain multiple active ingredients that can directly act on bacteria. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine will combine the patient's physical condition for overall regulation, using formulas that invigorate the spleen and qi to improve stomach discomfort symptoms and enhance the body's resistance. Acupuncture and moxibustion is also used to relieve gastritis symptoms and regulate gastrointestinal function by stimulating specific acupoints. But for Helicobacter pylori infection, traditional Chinese medicine treatment usually has a slower effect and a longer course of treatment. Western medicine is still the preferred method for treating Helicobacter pylori infection, and the standard quadruple therapy using antibiotics combined with proton pump inhibitors has a high eradication rate. The combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine can leverage their respective advantages to eliminate bacteria while regulating gastrointestinal function. For patients who are resistant to antibiotics or cannot tolerate Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine can be used as an alternative solution. Regardless of the treatment method used, a follow-up examination is necessary to confirm the eradication effect after treatment.

People infected with Helicobacter pylori should pay attention to developing good hygiene habits, and implement the serving of individual dishes system to avoid cross infection. Choose easily digestible foods in diet, reduce spicy and stimulating foods, and maintain a regular daily routine. Regularly undergo stomach examinations, and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms such as upper abdominal pain and acid reflux occur. It should be emphasized that the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection should be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors, especially for patients with complications such as gastric ulcers who cannot delay treatment.