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Functional disorders of the stomach and duodenum may indicate organ neurosis, or more precisely, functional disorders of an organ imitating organic (i.e. anatomical, and therefore macroscopically noticeable) ailments of a given organ. There are no structural changes, so from an anatomical point of view, they are normal. Only the mechanism of neuroflexive regulation of their activity is affected.
Functional disorders of the stomach and duodenum – symptoms
Pain is the most distinctive and most common feature of gastric or duodenal dysfunction:
- Neurotic pain usually occurs suddenly and suddenly, and is very intense. It is usually caused by a sharp contraction of the stomach or duodenal muscles. This pain may result from prior (even expired) severe nervousness of the patient or from a prolonged stressful situation. There is practically no causal relationship with an inadequate diet;
- they like to go hand in hand with these ailments empty reflections, not carrying any taste or bad smell. It sometimes happens that the patient experiences a bitter taste of bile during belching, due to too much contractility of the duodenum, which throws bile into the stomach;
- pain can sometimes appear as a result of a large contractile reflex (colic type) when the patient eats improperly fragmented acidic or hard food. Such a situation may take place after eating quickly, for example, a sour apple.
If you suffer from such problems, you can prophylactically perform a Cassette test for helicobacter pylori – a bacterium responsible for many abnormalities in the digestive system.
Diagnosis of gastric and duodenal disorders
Functional disorders of the stomach and duodenum sometimes resemble anatomical organ changes, therefore the basic element of the correct diagnosis is very careful examination of the patient. The exclusion of any other ailments may only give rise to the diagnosis of functional disorders as the basis of the reported ailments.
Treatment of functional disorders of the stomach and duodenum
Treatment of this ailment should be primarily aimed at improving regulatory efficiency and restoring the functions of the central and autonomic nervous system; therefore it is a systemic treatment.
Note:
- It is not necessary to follow a specific diet, although the consumption of easily digestible / light foods in the initial phase of treatment may favorably influence the outcome of the therapy.
- Instead of using a large number of preparations, it is better for the patient to avoid stressful and overburdening situations that lead to neurosis.
Domestic proceedings
In the home pre-treatment procedure, one can use general sedatives and diastolic preparations. The use of a hot water bottle also has a beneficial effect on the treatment. If, about an hour after taking the medications, the patient does not improve, and especially if his condition worsens, consult a doctor immediately, as this may indicate another disease.
Prevention of disorders in the functioning of the stomach and duodenum
Prophylaxis should consist in creating the best possible living conditions for the patient. He should live peacefully, avoid any stressful situations that adversely affect the psyche.
important. If vomiting or defecation occurs, it must be carefully monitored and allowed to be inspected by a doctor. Tarry and bloody stools are of particular concern.
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