Abstract

Dr. Abeer Raza*, Dr. Rabia Khan and Dr. Ramlah Tariq

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the frequency of helicobacter pylori among patients with dyspepsia. Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Pathology, Nishtar Hospital Multan from March 2018 to September over the period of 6 months. Total 289 dyspeptic patients (as per operational definition), either male or female having age 30-70 years and having duration of ? 1 month were selected from Medical OPD of Nishtar Hospital Multan. Results: Total 289 patients with dyspepsia were selected in this study. Mean age, weight, height, BMI and duration of symptoms was 44.11 ± 10.492 years, 54.55 ± 13.022 Kg, 63.63 ± 4.230 Inch, 20.52 ± 4.524 and 2.46 ± 1.105 months respectively. Out of 289 patients, H. pylori was found positive in 96 (33%) patients. Male patients were 112 (39%) and female patients were 177 (61%). Conclusion: Results of this study showed a high rate of H. Pylori infection in patients of dyspepsia. Most of the patients belonged to 30-50 years and female patients were more victim of dyspepsia as compared to male. There was insignificant association of H. Pylori infection with age, gender and obesity. But H. Pylori infection was significantly associated with area of residence and duration of symptoms.