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Iron deficiency is highly prevalent among H. pylori-infected individuals, especially in older adults, males, those with extended infection periods, and vegetarians.
A study published in Cures found that patients with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection frequently experience iron deficiency. This is particularly common among older adults, males, those with a longer infection duration, and those who follow a vegetarian diet.
Iron deficiency involves low iron stores, while iron deficiency anemia is when this leads to low hemoglobin and poor oxygen transport. The goal of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of iron deficiency, including the possibility of its advancement to iron deficiency anemia, among 200 individuals diagnosed with H. pylori infection. In this cross-sectional study, pregnant women, existing iron supplement users, and chronic disease patients with altered iron metabolism were excluded.
Collection of data on iron levels and demographics was done. Blood samples were investigated for serum ferritin and hemoglobin. It was observed that 40% of patients were iron-deficient. Iron-deficient participants exhibited markedly reduced hemoglobin levels, averaging 10.8 ± 0.9 g/dL. Logistic regression analysis found a prominent link between iron deficiency and both age (Odds ratio [OR] = 1.05) and the duration of infection (OR = 1.10). Other prevalence trends observed in iron deficiency due to H. pylori bacteria have been demonstrated in Table 1 below.
These results emphasize the necessity for ongoing surveillance and tailored care of iron insufficiency in H. pylori-infected population.
Cureus
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Among Patients With Helicobacter pylori Infection at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Muhammad Imran Khan et. al.
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