Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is a large group of various diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract.
Classification of ailments
According to etiology, they are:
- infectious;
- non-infectious.
The following organs can be affected by localization of gastrointestinal diseases:
- esophagus;
- stomach;
- liver;
- small intestine;
- colon;
- gall bladder;
- bile ducts.
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can be hereditary and acquired.
Predisposing factors
The gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed due to:
- malnutrition;
- irrational combination of products, unbalanced in carbohydrate, protein and fat composition;
- malnutrition (eating plentiful and rare);
- eating fast foods, condiments;
- decrease in the content of coarse fiber in products;
- smoking, drinking or using drugs;
- medication;
- contact with infectioussick;
- non-observance of personal hygiene and food preparation rules;
- living in environmentally unfavorable conditions;
- genetic predisposition to GI disease.
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms
The main manifestations of such ailments are pain in the abdomen. The nature of pain sensations varies in intensity and localization. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract 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 products.
Infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract usually begin acutely. Their symptoms are more pronounced, sometimes the patient has a fever.
Any violations in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract negatively affect the state of the body: metabolism worsens, skin is affected, immunity decreases.
It is possible to assess the degree of damage to the gastrointestinal tract if a thorough diagnostic examination is carried out. Examination by a gastroenterologist, laboratory and instrumental studies (ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy) will make it possible to make an accurate diagnosis and carry out adequate therapeutic measures.
Short list of gastrointestinal diseases
Gastrointestinal diseases include:
- gastroesophageal disease;
- gastritis of various origins;
- ulcerstomach;
- duodenal ulcer;
- constipation and diarrhea;
- irritable bowel as a result of dysbacteriosis;
- pancreatitis;
- gall bladder disease;
- hepatitis;
- colitis;
- cirrhosis of the liver and many others.
Prevention of gastrointestinal diseases
Gastrointestinal disorders are sometimes chronic. In order to quickly cope with exacerbations of the disease, you should make adjustments to your eating habits. Gastrointestinal diseases often lead to constipation, so it is important to organize timely bowel movements. It is necessary to accustom yourself to do this at the same time, preferably in the morning, in a calm 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 take measures to strengthen the immune system, to perform hardening procedures - this significantly reduces the likelihood of contracting bacterial and viral infections. It is necessary to add preparations containing lacto- and bifidobacteria, as well as vitamins, to the diet in order to increase resistance to diseases.
