Gastrointestinal diseases are a large group of various diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract.
Classification of ailments
By etiology, they are:
- infectious;
- non-infectious.
According to the localization of the disease, the gastrointestinal tract can affect such organs:
- esophagus;
- stomach;
- liver;
- small intestine;
- large intestine;
- gall bladder;
- bile ducts.
Gastrointestinal diseases can be hereditary and acquired.
Predisposing factors
The gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed due to:
- malnutrition;
- an irrational combination of products unbalanced in carbohydrate, protein and fat composition;
- eating disorders (plentiful and rare meals);
- the use of fast foods, seasonings;
- reducing the content of crude fiber in foods;
- smoking, drinking alcohol or drugs;
- taking medications;
- contact with infectious patients;
- non-observance of personal hygiene and cooking rules;
- living in environmentally unfavorable conditions;
- genetic predisposition to ZhKZ.
Gastrointestinal diseases, symptoms
The main manifestations of such ailments are pain in the abdomen. The nature of pain varies in intensity and localization. Gastrointestinal diseases can be accompanied by heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, rumbling in the abdomen, the appearance of plaque on the tongue, increased gas formation, bad breath, increased salivation, aversion to any foods.
Infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract usually begin acutely. Their symptoms are more pronounced, sometimes the patient's temperature rises.
Any disturbances in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract negatively affect the state of the body: metabolism worsens, the skin is affected, and immunity is reduced.
It is possible to assess the degree of damage to the gastrointestinal tract if a thorough diagnostic examination is carried out. Inspection of a gastroenterologist, laboratory and instrumental studies (ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy) will make it possible to make an accurate diagnosis and conduct adequate therapeutic measures.
A brief list of gastrointestinal diseases
Gastrointestinal tract diseases include:
- gastroesophageal disease;
- gastritis of various origins;
- stomach ulcer ;
- duodenal ulcer;
- constipation and diarrhea;
- irritated intestines as a result of dysbiosis;
- pancreatitis
- gallbladder disease;
- hepatitis;
- colitis;
- cirrhosis of the liver and many others.
Gastrointestinal Disease Prevention
Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract are sometimes chronic. In order to quickly cope with exacerbations of the disease, adjustments should be made to eating habits. Gastrointestinal diseases often lead to constipation, so it is important to organize timely bowel movement. You need to accustom yourself to do this at the same time, preferably in the morning, in a relaxed home environment. On an empty stomach, you should take a glass of unboiled water, be sure to do exercises and have breakfast. It is recommended to carry out measures to strengthen the immune system, perform hardening procedures - this significantly reduces the likelihood of infection with bacterial and viral infections. It is necessary to add to the diet preparations containing lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, as well as vitamins in order to increase resistance to diseases.