The pylorus is a mandatory element, due to which food is delayed for a short time for digestion. If it functions abnormally, then problems with the gastrointestinal tract begin.
Location and function of the presented sphincter
The pylorus is used to separate the pyloric part and
the duodenum. In addition, it has an important function of accumulating and regulating acid intake in the digestive tract for digesting food. Naturally, if the juice comes in large or too small quantities, peptic ulcer disease can begin to develop.
The pylorus plays an important role in proper peristalsis. The fact is that thanks to him, from time to time, the mucous membrane begins to move in waves. And the sphincter prevents the ingestion of food and bile back into the stomach. Thanks to this, a person can get the maximum amount of nutrients and protect themselves from gastrointestinal diseases. And he stimulates the pancreas. That is, this sphincter ensures the normal operation of the entire digestive tract.
As for the location, it is located in the lower part of the stomach and will share it with the duodenum.
Pyloric stenosis: symptoms and causes
This disease is very unpleasant, but it can be cured. Stenosis consists in the fact that the outlet of the sphincter pathologically narrows and ceases to normally pass food further. Naturally, overcooked food cannot enter the intestines, which can cause a more serious illness, and the body simply does not receive the necessary substances for its normal functioning.
Pyloric stenosis has the following symptoms:
- pain syndrome;
- nausea;
- often - vomiting.
As for the causes of this disease, the most important of them is a stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer. And in the digestive tract there may be scars that do not allow the sphincter to open wide enough. Naturally, the cause of the pathology is also malnutrition, prolonged fasting, as well as a malignant tumor.
Diagnosis of stenosis
In principle, it is quite simple and does not require any very complex manipulations and equipment. You will definitely have to undergo an
ultrasound of the stomach, which will determine the degree of development of the disease, as well as carefully examine the mucous walls for ulcerative wounds. To do this, you will need to swallow the so-called "gut". If the appointment is scheduled for the morning, then from the previous evening, try not to eat or drink anything so that the picture is as clear as possible.
Naturally, gastric juice will be taken from you to analyze the degree of its acidity. The purpose of medications depends on this analysis. Of course, you will also have to undergo an external examination by a gastroenterologist. Other tests (blood and urine) will show how much the disease has harmed the body.
Stenosis treatment
Pyloric stenosis must be treated to eliminate or minimize all the complications that may arise. First of all, remember that you can not self-medicate, because this can lead to a worsening of the situation. First you need to contact a gastroenterologist and undergo a thorough examination. If the diagnosis is confirmed, then the doctor may prescribe you drugs that reduce the secretion of gastric juice (Pirenzepine, Gastroceptin, Ranitidin, Famotodin). If the cause of the pathology is a ulcerative wound, then you will also have to use certain medications to heal it (preparations "Fosfalugel", "Vikair", "Altan").
Periodically, doctors suck out the contents of the stomach. Therefore, you will have to be treated in a hospital. After the above procedures, doctors monitor the state of the sphincter. If it has expanded sufficiently, then a person can gradually eat food. However, it is not worth it to strain the stomach heavily, as the situation may recur.
It should be noted that this disease can be cured at any stage of development. Moreover, it is completely eliminated. Naturally, for this it is necessary to fully comply with the doctor’s instructions.
When is surgery necessary?
If the pylorus is not cured by traditional methods, radical methods can be used. In addition, surgery is done even for infants if stenosis is congenital. Naturally, the patient must be well prepared before the intervention. That is, you should do daily gastric lavage, as well as apply parenteral nutrition.
There are also several methods of surgery, the use of which depends on the type of stenosis: resection, vagotomy, or a combination thereof.
What is a “gatekeeper spasm”, and how to get rid of it?
There are various pyloric diseases that must be treated. One of these pathologies is spasm. Its feature is that it does not constitute any serious disease, but it can significantly disrupt the digestive tract and cause severe pain.
Pathology is characterized by the fact that the sphincter, under the influence of a spasm, can narrow significantly and for some time do not skip food further. However, this phenomenon does not last too long and does not require surgical intervention. The cause of this condition may be any violation in the activity of the nervous system and metabolic processes.
Pyloric spasm can also occur in case of poisoning, as a protective reaction of the body. In order to eliminate this problem, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of its occurrence. For example, try to eat right, and also avoid strong nervous strain or unrest. It is undesirable to leave the stomach empty, as in this case the frequency of seizures may increase.
If you have an attack, then try to take a horizontal position to pull your legs to your stomach. A warm compress will help ease the condition. You cannot eat at this time. If the seizures happen too often and are accompanied by vomiting, you may soon have a depletion of the body, and the nutrients simply stop being absorbed. Even if spasm rarely occurs, try to consult a gastroenterologist.
What is “gatekeeper insufficiency", and how to eliminate it?
This problem lies in the fact that the sphincter does not contract well enough and performs its locking function. In this case, the stomach may empty too quickly. Naturally, food does not have time to be well processed with acid and is not completely processed enters the intestines. In this case, you are not getting the amount of nutrients you need.
Naturally, this situation needs to be corrected. Your doctor may prescribe drugs that will stimulate the sphincter. Pyloric insufficiency is treatable if, of course, the patient complies with all the prescriptions of specialists.
Sphincter Disease Prevention
Treatment of the pylorus may not be necessary if timely prophylaxis of diseases is carried out. Try to comply with the diet and make it complete. Avoid bad habits that can cause ulcers. Try not to take medications unnecessarily and do not exceed their dosage.
If you have a tendency to gastrointestinal diseases, then you should not go on any diet or even starve. Just decide on the optimal composition of food that will provide the body with useful substances and will not lead to changes in the figure.