By Dr. Parameshwar CM, Chief, Bengaluru Smiles is a pioneer in the field of colorectal treatment and surgery.
Well, gastrointestinal problem or simply stomach related illnesses that are getting common these days. Suffering in silence is not the solution, some can be remedied at home just by over the counter medications, but some may require medical intervention if not treated well. There are so many stomach illnesses that come under the category of digestive diseases, thus the causes are also wide as well.
Digestive disorders are taking millions of lives and the main root cause of many illnesses, ranging from slight nausea or heartburn caused after eating any heavy meal, to as serious as colon or rectal disorder.
What is the digestive system?
Digestive system helps in food digestion; it is made up of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. Digestion assists in food breakdown to provide energy for survival. It processes whatever we eat either it is food or drink, and at the same time deal with the waste.
What is a digestive tract?
It is a portion which starts from the mouth, including food pipe and end up as anus.
Some common digestive problems are:
The most common digestive ailments encountered in the day to day life are: Gas, stomach cramps, stomach pain or discomfort, diarrhoea or constipation, heartburn or GERD; these can be minimized or prevented just by sustaining a healthy lifestyle and regular screening, but there can be some structural problem with gastrointestinal tract, rectal or colon motility like irritable bowel syndrome or constipation.
Factors responsible for increasing digestive diseases are:
Many factors may upset the GI tract and its ability to move or motility, such as:
How to recognize digestive diseases?
Some digestive issues may resolve their own, last for a short time and don’t cause any long term health problem but sometime they need medical assistance, especially if they are long lasting or chronic and persisting for a longer time. Hence there are certain ways to recognise digestive diseases, such as:
There could be overweight or something wrong with your inner digestive system that may cause you sick, giving you frequent burps or belches all the time or giving you awkward time with an uneasy feeling particularly in a silent meeting or in a crowded room, so it is most important to address the minor ailments because it will surely save you from the red face moments and definitely inhibit further damage, as well as relieve the discomfort and long standing unsettled digestive issues too. It is vital to sort out the minor digestive health ailments promptly just for the sake of well being.
If you have any doubt of digestive system linked issues, then don’t delay, consult the doctor at the earliest to re-establish future health.
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