Each person sometimes has various ailments. We get tired, upset and nervous. Our intestines are experiencing a similar condition with us. Just a few pieces of indigestible food are enough for him to start a riot.
If you have general discomfort, a feeling of fullness in the stomach, gas and bloating, the causes can be very different. Sometimes it can be intolerance to milk sugar or lactose, after taking dairy products for food. With the age of the enzyme that promotes their digestion, the body becomes less and less. Which leads to the formation of gases, and the result is often heaviness and bloating. Causes can also be found in some poorly digestible foods. These are yeast, honey, barley, oats, cabbage, fruits, seeds, nuts and legumes. After their use, after some time, an accumulation of gases in the intestine can be expected .
It also happens that such a phenomenon becomes the result of any food allergy. Then, a runny nose and a rash will be added to the main symptoms. Irritating drinks or foods cause a strong reaction in nerve endings. This leads to muscle spasm in the large intestine. Its contents stop moving, stagnates, which leads to constipation and a powerful compaction of feces. The result is a strong stretching of the walls and bloating. The reasons can be found in too fast a meal, which leads to swallowing large pieces, and with them air.
All these reasons can be called temporary phenomena, which can be easily eliminated with a few time-tested tips. After eating, be sure to walk, move and play sports to increase motility and to remove the accumulation of gases in the intestines. Use some decoctions instead of tea. For them, get dill, chamomile and mint. The daily diet should contain the required amount of dietary fiber. Extreme pickling and dehydration are caused by pickles, smoked foods, chocolate, tea and coffee. Reduce their number to a minimum. When eating, try not to rush, take a few minutes for a quiet lunch and thoroughly chewing. This will help to spend the whole day in a good mood, preventing bloating.
The causes should be sought in some more serious diseases, if problems with gas formation and heaviness in the intestines occur constantly. Perhaps this is gallstone disease, appendicitis, obstruction of the urinary tract or intestines, as well as ulcers. It is especially dangerous if, in addition to swelling, a person feels pain. In the absence of any problems with nutrition and the presence of persistent bloating for three days or more, you should immediately consult a doctor. In some cases, it may be a tumor of the intestine or its polyps.
Symptoms depend on the number and size of the polyps. Most often, intestinal obstruction occurs . The surface of the polyps is covered with ulcers, prolonged bleeding occurs. There can be both benign and malignant tumors of the intestine. Symptoms in many cases do not appear until a narrowing of the intestinal lumen occurs. This will lead to obstruction of the contents, stagnation and swelling.
To prevent this condition, always maintain a healthy immune system. Never take uncontrolled drugs, especially antibiotics, which have the most detrimental effect on the positive intestinal microflora. Visit the toilet regularly and empty your intestines. Watch this process carefully to avoid stagnation. Do not get carried away by laxatives. It is addictive, and soon without it you will not be able to go to the toilet at all. In addition, the dose each time becomes more and more, and the mucous membrane is irritated. Do not hesitate to visit a specialist. The sooner you start examining and treating this problem, the easier it will be to get rid of it.