One bacteria that can easily be transmitted to humans through contaminated food and water is the Helicobacter pylorus (H. pylori) bacteria. This bacteria can cause serious stomach infection if it is not treated on time. Notable stomach problems caused by the H. pylori bacteria includes; gastritis, stomach cancer, diarrhea, peptic ulcers and bloating.
The bacteria is not that easy to spot and in order to know if you have it, a thorough diagnosis would have to be made by your doctor.
A Useful Self-Examination
You can also have a fair idea if you have the H. pylori bacteria in your body system if you exhibit any of the following symptoms; discomfort in your upper and mid-stomach, esophageal reflux, burping, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, flatulence and bloating. It is not uncommon for people to ignore these symptoms and instead think they are caused by probably normal changes in their body system. So you need to be observant and don’t ignore any of the symptoms highlighted, as they could be signs of the presence of the bacteria.