Gastrointestinal disorders: symptoms, classification

Gastrointestinal diseases are a large group of various diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract.

Classification of ailments

On etiology they are:

• infectious;
• non-infectious.

Localization of the gastrointestinal tract can affect such organs:

• esophagus;
• stomach;
• liver;
• small intestine;
• the large intestine;
• gallbladder;
• bile ducts.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can be hereditary and acquired.

Predisposing factors

The gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed due to:

• malnutrition;
• inefficient combination of products, unbalanced in carbohydrate, protein and fat composition;
• violations of diet (meals abundant and rare);
• the use of fast foods, condiments;
• reduction in the content of coarse fiber products;
• smoking, drinking alcohol or drugs;
• taking medicines;
• contact with infectious patients;
• non-observance of personal hygiene and cooking rules;
• living in environmentally unfavorable conditions;
• genetic predisposition to HCW.

Gastrointestinal diseases, symptoms

The main manifestations of such ailments arepain in the abdomen. The nature of pain sensations differs 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 a plaque in the tongue, increased gas production, a smell from the mouth, increased salivation, aversion to any products.

Infectious diseases of the digestive tract usually start acutely. Symptoms are more pronounced, sometimes the patient raises the temperature.

Any violations in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract adversely affect the state of the body: the metabolism deteriorates, the skin is affected, the immunity decreases.

Assess the extent of gastrointestinal damagetract can be, if you carry out a thorough diagnostic examination. Inspection of the gastroenterologist, laboratory and instrumental studies (ultrasound, x-ray, endoscopy) will allow an accurate diagnosis and conduct adequate medical measures.

A short list of diseases of the digestive tract

The number of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract includes:

• gastroesophageal disease;
• gastritis of different origin;
• stomach ulcer;
• duodenal ulcer;
• constipation and diarrhea;
• irritated bowel as a consequence of dysbiosis;
• pancreatitis;
• diseases of the gallbladder;
• hepatitis;
• colitis;
• cirrhosis of the liver and many others.

Prevention of diseases of the digestive tract

Dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tractsometimes chronic. In order to quickly cope with the exacerbation of the disease, you should make adjustments to eating habits. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract often lead to constipation, so it is important to organize the timely evacuation of the intestine. It is necessary to train yourself to do this at the same time, preferably in the morning, in a quiet home environment. On an empty stomach should take a glass of unboiled water, be sure to do exercises and have breakfast. It is recommended to carry out measures to strengthen immunity, 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 lacto- and bifidobacteria, as well as vitamins in order to increase resistance to diseases.