Helicobacter pylori and lipid profile alterations in the Moraspungo Type b Health Center, Cotopaxi 2023

Abstract

The relationship between Helicobacter pylori and the lipid profile has been the subject of study in recent years due to the growing understanding of the systemic effects that this bacterium can have on the human body. Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that colonizes the human stomach and has traditionally been associated with gastrointestinal diseases, such as peptic ulcers and chronic gastritis. The general objective was to analyze Helicobacter pylori and alterations in the lipid profile in the Moraspungo type B health center, Cotopaxi 2023. The methodology corresponded to a non-experimental research design based on an analytical study, in retrospective cross-sectional cohort time. In the results, a slight trend of positive cases was obtained in female age groups between 41-50 years. In the alterations of the lipid profile, it was determined that there were patients with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or LDL-C levels resulting in 71.11% in the desirable range and 17.78 with respect to the almost optimal range, the triglyceride levels presented 25.56 according to the high range and total cholesterol 14.44 corresponding to the high limit. According to the relationship between Helicobacter pylori and lipid profile, the association with triglycerides was relevant with respect to the p value ≤ 0.05. In conclusion, Helicobacter pylori infection occurred more frequently in females due to possible hormonal alterations, there was also a normal lipid profile, but continuity of healthy practices was recommended in order to improve lifestyle.