Histological Findings Of Helicobacter Pylori In Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the histological findings of H-pylori in diabetic patients.

Material and methods: This observation study was conducted on 90 diabetic patients with H-pylori infection at Gastroenterology Department, Nishtar Medical University, Multan in the duration from November, 2022 to April, 2023. Endoscopic and histological findings were determined. Chi Square test was applied with P value less than 0.05.

Results: The mean age was 53.73±8.66 years with majority male patients. On histological findings chronic gastritis was seen in 74.4%, gastric atrophy 18.9% and intestinal metaplasia 6.7%.

Conclusion: The histological findings of H-pylori in diabetic patients were chronic gastritis 74.4%, gastric atrophy 18.9% and intestinal metaplasia 6.7%.

Keywords: H-pylori, Diabetes, Histological findings, Endoscopy