
MedPulse Ke
June 14, 2025 at 09:23 AM
Complications of *H. pylori* infection include:
1. *Peptic Ulcers* – Most common; ulcers form in the stomach or duodenum due to mucosal damage.
2. *Gastritis* – Chronic inflammation of the stomach lining.
3. *Stomach (Gastric) Cancer* – Long-term infection increases risk.
4. *MALT Lymphoma* – A rare type of stomach cancer affecting lymphoid tissue.
5. *Atrophic Gastritis* – Loss of gastric gland function, leading to nutrient malabsorption.
6. *Iron-deficiency Anemia* – From chronic gastritis affecting absorption.
7. *Vitamin B12 Deficiency* – Due to impaired intrinsic factor secretion.
Early detection and treatment with antibiotics and acid-suppressing therapy reduce risk.