Gastrointestinal diseases that affect many people in Pakistan are diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain.
Abdominal pain or Diarrhea :
If there is abdominal pain or diarrhea, the patient usually has diarrhea first. In this case, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting also occur. This occurs when water cannot be absorbed from the intestines into the bloodstream as it should. The main cause of diarrhea is drinking water
dehydration or bacterial and viral infections.
If sufficient food and water is given, the patient will recover within a few days. However, in malnourished patients, diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration that can be life-threatening. Treatment of diarrhea requires drinking water containing adequate amounts of salt and nutrients to compensate for dehydration. If diarrhea
If the result is infection, antibiotics can be used.
Preventing diarrhea includes drinking clean water and adequate salt, eating regularly and good hygiene.
Constipation:
Constipation is a disease that occurs when the patient's stool becomes hard and difficult. late. The main reason for this is the formation of tumors containing drugs such as cologne
Drinking too much water, a fiber-free diet, dehydration,
(containing iron, calcium and lead). In the rectum or anus. Treatment of constipation associated with diet and exercise
Behavioral changes. Treatment with laxatives such as paraffin
It is easier to prevent constipation than to treat it. Therefore, the diet should contain sufficient amounts of water and fiber-rich foods.
Ulcers:
Gastrointestinal diseases are called peptic ulcers or simply ulcers. In ulcers, acidic gastric juice slowly digests the tissue. Stomach ulcers are called peptic ulcers. Causes include excessive production of hydrochloric acid, infection, long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, cigarettes, coffee and cola. Spicy foods are also included.
Symptoms of ulcers include burning in the stomach after eating and at midnight. Severe infections can also cause abdominal pain, excessive salivation after food returns from the stomach, nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Stomach treatment includes medications that neutralize the acidity in gastric juice. To prevent infection
Spices, acidic foods and smoking should be avoided.
Mansab Ali
Mansab Ali
Mansab Ali