Is It true story Or fake?

2026-05-24 06:37:25
Is it true that initially scientists believed H. pylori was caused by stress and spicy food, and later another scientist proved it was actually due to bacterial infection? I read this story online but I am not sure whether it is true or fake. Can any doctor clarify the real history behind it?
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Answered2026-05-26 16:15:40

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Hi! 😊 Yes, that's absolutely true.

Answered2026-05-26 15:49:09

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Dr Chaudhary explained in detail.

Answered2026-05-26 09:56:07

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No it’s not caused by stress or spicy food but it spread by feco oral route or food contaminated through H pylori bacteria,

Answered2026-05-26 08:52:02

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This story is 100% TRUE — and it is one of the most fascinating stories in modern medicine. For most of the 20th century, the medical world believed that stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers) were caused by stress, spicy food, and excess stomach acid. Patients were told to reduce stress, follow bland diets, and take antacids lifelong. The idea that bacteria could survive in the extremely acidic stomach seemed impossible to most scientists. Then in 1982, two Australian doctors — Dr. Barry Marshall and Dr. Robin Warren — discovered a bacterium (H. pylori) consistently present in the stomach lining of patients with gastritis and ulcers. The medical establishment refused to believe them. To prove his point, Dr. Barry Marshall famously drank a culture of H. pylori himself. He developed stomach inflammation within days, proved it was bacterial, and then cured himself with antibiotics. This was one of the boldest experiments in medical history. Their discovery completely changed how we treat ulcers — from lifelong antacids to a simple 2-week antibiotic course that can permanently cure most cases. In 2005, Marshall and Warren were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for this discovery. So yes — what you read is real! Feel free to consult me on Practo for proper guidance.
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Answered2026-05-26 08:43:39

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H pylori is a bacterial infection

Answered2026-05-26 08:21:59

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-05-26 08:15:28

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-06-04 12:57:58

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult

Answered2026-05-29 08:22:49

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Its infection

Answered2026-05-28 02:24:47

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Do connect and consult Will help you

Answered2026-05-26 13:50:02

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