消化器症状を有する糖尿病患者のHelicobacter pylori感染と胃十二指腸病変

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus frequently complicates various gastroduodenal disorders. However, the causality involved has not been discussed thoroughly. On the other hand, many investigations have shown that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection induces various gastroduodenal mucosal lesions. In this paper, we report the relationship of H. pylori infection and gastroduodenal mucosal lesions in diabetic patients. Diabetic patients with complaints of abdominal discomfort have higher prevalence of H. pylori infection than controls. Especially there was a significant difference between two groups in.the prevalence of H. pylori infection in atrophic gastritis. It is suggested that H. pylori infection relates to gastroduodenal disorders in diabetic patients with complaints.