Perhaps one of the most dangerous bacteria in the world afflicts about one-third of Americans.  It has been linked to gastric lymphoma and adenocarcinoma.  The most common symptom of Helicobacter Pylori infection is what the TV calls GERD, or Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease.

What many people do not know; and, for whatever reason, the medical profession and the government aren’t telling is that it may also be linked to several other conditions.  When you are asleep, the acid reflux frequently boils up into your throat and mouth.  Imagine the effect that stomach acid can have on your teeth and gums, which are unprotected from it.  Also consider that small amounts of that same acid will inevitably be inhaled, affecting your bronchial tree and your lungs.

There is also the possibility that the H. Pylori infection can become systemic, meaning that the bacteria may be found many other places in the body.  It can cause many problems that simply should not happen.

H. Pylori infection is far too invasive and dangerous to be tolerated; so why do the government and the medical profession treat it as if it was no worse that the common cold?  Why is there apparently no push to create a vaccine for a dangerous bacteria that affects about one-third of the population?  Both are good questions; and I wish I had the answers to them.  I suspect that the admitted fact that many, if not most, doctors have economic relationships with the drug companies may have a bearing.  Even if that is not directly the cause, think of the economic damage to the drug companies and the distribution chain if the ‘acid controller’ market went away or was significantly reduced.

We already know how deeply Madison Avenue is involved in the medical profession and the drug industry.  Is it so hard to believe that something like H. Pylori could be getting downplayed for monetary gain?

This bacterium generates a large amount of revenue for doctors, dentists, drug companies, clinics and hospitals.  Why would they want it to go away?

If you have acid reflux or too-frequent heartburn, see your doctor and demand to be tested for H. Pylori.  If you have it, do not treat it with ‘acid controllers’ or antacids!  Insist that your doctor give you the antibiotic treatment to eliminate it, completely.  You just might save your teeth, your lungs, or even your life!

Posted on December 16th, 2007 by torone
Filed under: General