The gastrointestinal tract is a complex transport path of a living organism, through which the necessary substances enter and waste, harmful products are excreted. Diseases of this system threaten with great problems, because the body not only suffers from pain, but it disrupts the delivery, assimilation and removal of the components necessary for quality life. Today, a lot of people suffer from such a problem as duodenitis. Treatments, drugs, and additional therapies will be discussed below.
Complex structure
The gastrointestinal tract is a complex system in its structure, consisting of several departments and organs that perform certain functions, without which the normal process of digestion is difficult to imagine. One of the components of the gastrointestinal tract is the duodenum - a fairly short section that starts immediately from the stomach and is the structure of the small intestine. It performs several important functions:
- The contents of the stomach entering the intestines, it is in the duodenum that is brought to an alkaline pH, which will notirritate the following sections of the gastrointestinal tract;
- here the process of digestion begins;
- duodenum is involved in activating the secretion of bile enzymes;
- maintaining the required level of acidity, the chemical composition of the food mass moving from the stomach to the intestines;
- feedback with the stomach: a reflex interaction with the pylorus, which depends on the acidity and chemistry of the incoming food mass.
The duodenum is an important element of the gastrointestinal tract, the work of the entire digestive system, the absorption of nutrients, and hence the general well-being of a person depend on its functionality. There are many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and duodenum. One of them is duodenitis.
Gastric duodenitis, the treatment of which requires a long time and compliance with many conditions of high-quality therapy, is a frequent diagnosis in modern medicine.
Inflammatory process
The duodenum plays a significant role in the process of digestion. Diseases from which this organ can suffer affect well-being, since the absorption of food is disturbed, and pain during the disease excludes a decent quality of life. The most common problems of this small organ are peptic ulcer and duodenitis. Treatment of such problems with folk remedies is used in modern therapy along with pharmaceutical drugs.
Duodenitis is an inflammatory disease that can develop alongthe following reasons:
- poisoning with toxic substances that affect the mucous membrane of the stomach and small intestine;
- food poisoning;
- infection with the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori, the vital activity of which destroys the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum;
- an abundance of spicy food in the diet (most often in combination with strong alcohol);
- swallowing foreign bodies, damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum.
Symptoms that characterize duodenitis - pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting, persistent weakness, fever. There is increased pain on palpation.
In order to make a correct diagnosis, the patient needs to undergo the necessary examinations, including a blood test, both general and biochemical, duodenofibroscopy - a special hardware examination that allows you to "see" inflammatory changes in the duodenal mucosa.
Phlegmonous duodenitis can be assumed by the tension of the abdominal muscles in the epigastric region, fever, the manifestation of the Shchetkin-Blumberg symptom (increased pain when palpation of the abdomen in the epigastric region is stopped), neutrophilic leukocytosis and increased ESR.
In some cases, especially if the disease manifests itself for the first time, the pain goes away on its own. But this problem, unfortunately, most often returns again and again, acquiring a chronic form.
How is bowel problem treated?
Diseases for quality therapy must be clearly diagnosed. So, for example, duodenitis can have several types, each of which has its own characteristics in the treatment. The most common form of this disease, especially among men, is erosive duodenitis. Its treatment is based on a set of measures that contribute not only to the removal of the inflammation itself, but also its consequences - the disorders that have appeared in the mucous layer of the duodenum. Unfortunately, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract often go together. For example, peptic ulcer of the stomach and ulcerative duodenitis. Treatment in adults and children of such problems should be carried out only after a thorough examination and accurate diagnosis.
Therapy of such a disease as duodenitis requires an integrated approach, consisting of the following points:
- antibacterial drugs;
- antiparasitics;
- antacids;
- protective and restorative preparations for the intestinal and stomach mucosa;
- drugs that normalize digestion.
A patient with duodenitis must follow a certain diet and undergo a course of therapy for concomitant diseases. If the need arises, the specialist makes a decision on surgical intervention for the treatment of duodenal disease.
Smart eating
Effective treatment of duodenitis cannot be imagined withoutcompliance with certain rules in nutrition, which the patient must comply with. At the same time, it is impossible to offer the same dishes to all such patients, because the diet in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases depends both on the disease itself and on the stage of its course, as well as on the characteristics of the patient's body, in particular, on the acidity of the gastric secretion. If this indicator is increased, then the patient should not eat foods that contribute to the growth of this important indicator. These are broths, carbonated drinks, strong tea and coffee, alcoholic drinks, coarse vegetables, mushrooms, various seasonings and spices, marinades, smoked and pickles. With low acidity, products are needed that stimulate and supplement the pH level of the gastric secretion, and the entire diet in this case comes down to the following norms:
- broths that promote secretion activation;
- finely chopped vegetables used for first and second courses;
- fried foods can also be included in the diet, but without a hard crust;
- the menu does not use too hot or cold dishes;
- the use of s alt on the menu is slightly limited;
- s alt is moderately limited;
- the diet includes 4-5 meals, which includes the use of kefir at night;
- each serving of food should not be too voluminous, and in just a day an adult should eat no more than 3 kg of food;
- 4-5 meals a day are organized, including the use of kefir before bedtime;
- you can’t drink with meals, but it is recommended to drink about one and a half liters per daywater.
As it becomes clear, the diet does not include anything super complicated in duodenitis. Treatment is based on the simplest rules of proper nutrition with some reservations.
Phytotherapy
Treatment of duodenitis with medicines is the basis of competent and effective therapy. In each case, the specialist selects certain drugs, taking into account the characteristics of the patient. But in addition to traditional tablets and capsules, injections and suspensions, for a disease such as duodenitis, treatment can be carried out additionally with the help of medicinal plants and traditional medicine recipes. Many plants that nature has given to people have been used for a long time to eliminate certain problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, many green healers have a proven pharmacological value and are used in traditional medicine as tinctures, extracts and extracts. When starting treatment, it should be remembered that, for example, chronic duodenitis treatment requires a long time, while the acute course of the disease may need emergency therapy and preventive measures to prevent relapse. In any case, a disease of the stomach and intestines, however, like any other system or organ, must be accurately diagnosed, and all the necessary drugs prescribed by the attending physician. This also applies to the use of medicinal plants and traditional medicine recipes.
Wild strawberry
An inconspicuous plant hiding in the grass - wild strawberry - in addition toamazing aroma and sweet taste that its berries give people, for a long time gives people medicine in the form of carved leaves. Strawberry leaves are a versatile remedy with many medicinal properties, and they are optimally suited to duodenitis problems:
- anthelmintic;
- antiviral;
- choleretic;
- diuretic;
- wound healing.
Strawberry leaves are additionally used in the treatment of duodenitis in children. You can use not only strawberry leaves, but also fresh berries, which have been used for centuries as a vitamin and drug that has a positive effect on digestion. It should be remembered that berries should not be eaten by those who suffer from an allergy to strawberries. It is also not worth overeating them, as diarrhea and vomiting may develop. The infusion is prepared as follows: a tablespoon of crushed dry leaves of wild berries is poured into a glass of boiling water. It is necessary to insist the medicine for 2 hours, then it should be drained through gauze or bandage and squeezed out. It is necessary to take an infusion of wild strawberry leaves 3-4 times a day for half a glass.
Chamomile
Another plant widely used for medicinal purposes is chamomile. Flower baskets are used in traditional pharmacology, as their medicinal properties have been proven by numerous studies. This plant has a variety of properties and is used both internally and externally. Preparations based on this plant haveanti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, have a choleretic, hemostatic, antispasmodic and sedative effect. Treatment of duodenitis in adults can be combined with the use of decoctions or infusions of chamomile. The infusion is prepared from a tablespoon of dry inflorescences, filled with 1 cup of boiling water. The medicine is insisted in a closed bowl or saucepan for 20 minutes, then drained through a fine strainer or gauze and squeezed. Drink this infusion 1/3 of a glass 3 times a day.
Fennel fruit
A plant such as fennel has been used for many centuries as an aromatic additive in the confectionery and perfume industries. But in addition to a pleasant aroma, the fruits of the plant have diuretic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial properties. An infusion of fennel is prepared from its fruits as follows: a teaspoon of seeds is poured into 1 cup of boiling water and kept, covering the dishes with a lid, for 10 minutes. Then it is poured into a glass, passed through several layers of gauze, and squeezed. Take half a glass of fennel 2-3 times a day, best before meals.
Len is a helper
One of the medicinal plants used for many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including duodenitis, is flax, more precisely, flax seeds. The medicine is prepared from them as follows: a teaspoon of such a substance must be crushed into gruel, and then poured with one glass of boiling water. Cover the dishes with a lid and a towel so that the medicine is infused for 20-30 minutes. Then the infusion is squeezed and drunk all at once. This should be done before meals, approximately 1 hour before. Therapycontinue with flax seeds for at least 1 month.
Calendula ("marigold")
It is impossible to imagine the treatment of folk remedies for duodenitis without drugs based on calendula flowers or, as they are also called by the people, "marigolds". This is an amazing green healer containing many biologically active components. Preparations based on calendula have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, wound healing, antispasmodic, choleretic, analgesic effects. Marigold flowers are widely used in pharmacology, as their properties have been proven by research. The therapy of many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract includes components based on this plant. This also applies to diseases such as duodenitis. Treatment with "marigolds" includes infusion, decoction, prepared at home. You can also use alcohol pharmacy tincture. Naturally, the treatment of chronic duodenitis will take a long time. Before you start taking herbal preparations, you need to get a recommendation from your he althcare professional.
Blood-red geranium
Wild-growing plant blood-red geranium contains many useful elements such as tannins, organic acids and s alts, essential oil, anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamins. Treatment of duodenitis with folk remedies is also carried out with the help of blood-red geranium. Thanks to astringent, anti-inflammatory and sedativeproperties of flowers, leaves and rhizomes of this plant, decoctions and infusions of them help relieve pain, inflammation in diseases of the stomach and duodenum. The broth should be prepared as follows: a tablespoon of crushed raw materials should be placed in an enamel bowl and pour boiling water into it in a volume of 1 cup. The next 5-7 minutes in a water bath, you need to heat the medicine, then drain the infusion through gauze and squeeze. This medicine should be taken orally 20 minutes before meals, just 1 tablespoon 3 times a day. Before treating duodenitis with this medicine, you should get permission from your doctor.
He alth fees
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract require complex therapy. Pharmaceutical preparations and herbal remedies make the treatment more complete and stable. For example, effective treatment of duodenitis with folk remedies. The most effective recipes include herbal preparations. For example, such a recipe will help relieve pain, reduce irritation of the mucous membranes, and normalize the lining of the walls of the intestines and stomach. It is necessary to take in equal quantities dry flowers of calendula, chamomile inflorescences and common yarrow herb. Then mix everything well. This collection is used for one serving 1 tablespoon, pour this amount into an enamel bowl, pour boiling water in a volume of 250 grams, cover with a lid and place in a water bath, where it is kept at a boil over low heat for 15 minutes. Then the fire is turned off, the bowl with the infusion is taken out and left to cool in the air, asat least 45 minutes. The infusion is filtered and squeezed through gauze. The volume of the received medicine is adjusted with boiled water to 1 cup. The resulting infusion is drunk in the morning, afternoon and evening, 1/3 cup. It turns out that every day a new portion of the infusion should be prepared, although the prepared medicine can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.
Quite a problematic disease - duodenitis. Treatment of any problem with folk remedies requires a sufficiently long time and, at the same time, a mandatory preliminary consultation with a doctor. Some fees in their composition contain a large number of components, and their influence should be taken into account when taking the resulting medicine. Another recipe that helps treat duodenitis consists of the following plants:
- calamus (rhizome with roots) - 1 measure;
- chamomile pharmacy (inflorescences) - 3 measures;
- cyanosis (grass) - 2 measures;
- fennel seeds - 1 measure;
- dill seeds - 1 measure.
All ingredients should be chopped and mixed well. Then pour 1 teaspoon of the collection with 1 cup of boiling water and heat in a water bath for 10 minutes, then, removing from heat, leave for 2 hours. Drain and squeeze through cheesecloth or bandage. This medicine is drunk in half a glass 3-4 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
The next effective collection of medicinal plants is:
- rose hips, St. John's wort and plantain, taken in equal proportions;
- grind and mix herbs;
- 1 tablespoon of the mixture pour boiling water in a volume of 1 cup;
- leavein a water bath for 30 minutes;
- cool at room temperature.
This infusion is drunk in half a glass 4 times in one day. The course of treatment with this remedy must be continued for at least 1 month.
Easy tips
Traditional medicine - centuries-old experience of generations of therapy with plants, products of plant or animal origin for many diseases. One of the most common diseases is duodenitis. Treatment with folk remedies for such a disease can be of auxiliary importance in traditional therapy. Here are some simple guidelines:
- Homemade sea buckthorn oil should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach, one large spoon. It is prepared like this: half a kilogram of sea buckthorn berries in ceramic or glassware is ground with a wooden pusher. The resulting slurry is poured with olive oil, taken in the amount of half a liter. Everything is mixed and poured into a jar or bottle, corked and left for 2 weeks in a place protected from sunlight. Then the oil is filtered, squeezed. The remaining mass is rubbed through a sieve to obtain a homogeneous gruel, which is added to the drained oil. Everything is mixed again, the mixture is taken as a medicine. The course lasts 2 weeks, then you need to take a week break and repeat the treatment.
- It is necessary to include a variety of kissels in the diet, which, with the help of their mucous structure, will protect the walls of the stomach and intestines from irritation.
- Same protectiveThe usual decoction of potatoes also has the property - it must be drained into a glass, do not add s alt, drink warm when pain occurs.
- An ancient helper for many human he alth problems - aloe. This plant has a high biological activity. Treatment of duodenitis with the help of such a plant implies the following: from a plant that has reached the age of 3 years, cut off the leaves to make half a kilogram by weight. They need to be washed and dried with a napkin. Then the aloe leaves are crushed and squeezed out their juice. The resulting amount of juice is mixed with 0.5 liters of red wine and 500 g of honey. Everything is mixed, kept in a dark place for 10 days. The strained medicine is taken as follows: 1 week - 1 teaspoon per day, the next 14 days - 1 tablespoon 3 times a day, 4 weeks - 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. Take medicine before meals.
Folk treatment of duodenitis reviews, of course, gets very different. Many note a positive trend in the treatment of this disease. The effectiveness of herbal medicine is especially noticeable in combination with drug treatment. When deciding to take a decoction or infusion, at least one or many components, you should consult with your doctor. Some plants may have an undesirable effect on the body of a particular person, some drugs have contraindications for use under certain circumstances.
