Gastroesophageal reflux is clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Helicobacter pylori is a common parasitic bacterium in the human body, and no association has been found between the two.
GERD refers to the reflux of gastric contents back into the esophagus caused by various reasons, and its causes are complex, including abnormal gastrointestinal dynamics, elevated abdominal pressure, structural and functional abnormalities of the lower esophageal sphincter, uncoordinated esophageal contraction, and long-term high-fat diet. However, it has not been found to be associated with H. pylori infection.
H. pylori is closely associated with many gastric diseases, including chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastric cancer, gastric mucosa-associated lymphoma, etc. The World Health Organization has classified H. pylori as a class 1 carcinogen, but there is no evidence that it plays a role in the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Patients who are found to have H. pylori infection or GERD are advised to go to the hospital as soon as possible, as both are high risk factors for malignant tumors, and should be intervened in a timely manner to avoid deterioration of their condition.