Diseases of the small intestine are a common problem in the digestive system. It is necessary to pay attention first of all to such types of functional disorders as motor insufficiency and intestinal dyspepsia: carbohydrate( enzymatic), putrefactive and fatty.
Diseases of the small intestine are often accompanied by diseases of the stomach or large intestine: it is enterocolitis, gastroenterocolitis, gastroenteritis.
The cause of inflammatory processes may be a violation of the secretory and motor function of the upper parts of the digestive tract( chronic pancreatitis, cholecystectomy, dyskinesia of the gallbladder, ratsed stomach, atrophic gastritis);circulatory disorders in hypertension and heart failure, malnutrition( reduced intake of vitamins and protein);metabolic disorders, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus;allergic reactions of the gastrointestinal tract;unusual or unusual climatic and physical effects.
The most significant factors that can initiate diseases of the small intestine are the toxic effects of drugs, chemicals, substandard foods, and non-compliance with dietary habits.
Chronic enteritis can occur if parasites( lambliause) are present in the body. The consequence of chronic enteritis is the syndrome of poor food intake. Such a syndrome occurs if enterocytes are damaged, and if there is a syndrome of atrophy of small intestinal villi and a disaccharide deficiency.
Typical signs of the small intestine disease are:
- blunt pain in the navel;
- loss of appetite;
- sensation of general weakness;
- feeling of heaviness in the abdomen;
- frequent headaches;
- bloating and rumbling of the abdomen;
- nerve disorders;
- rapid weight loss;
- anemia;
To prevent this disease, you can, following the following recommendations: take supplements and vitamins, monitor your diet - to eat properly and balanced. Immediately should abandon tobacco and alcohol, do not abuse chemical medicines, because they mostly have a negative effect on the intestinal microflora.
