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Gut pain can be triggered by many factors, from food poisoning to severe illness that can seriously affect a patient’s health. If the intestinal pain worsens or does not stop for a long time, a doctor’s consultation is necessary. What are the main causes of intestinal pain and how is this unpleasant ailment treated?
The intestine – a brief description
The intestine is the longest part of the digestive tract located between the stomach and anus. The intestine is divided into two main parts: the small intestine and the large intestine. The parts of the small intestine are the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. The large intestine consists of the caecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. The intestines are characterized by a special structure of tissues that improve the digestive process and absorption. These improvements are made possible by the intestinal villi and intestinal peristaltics. The small and large intestines play a very important role in the human body. In the small intestine, proteins, fats and carbohydrates are broken down, and amino acids, glucose and fatty acids are also absorbed. In the large intestine, however, the water from the food is absorbed, debris is broken down, and the stool is formed. Importantly, the bacterial microflora of the large intestine itself produces the necessary for the body: biotin, niacin, riboflavin, as well as vitamins K and B12.
Intestinal pain – disease causes
Gut pain can be a sign of an ongoing medical condition in the body. Depending on the location of the pain, it can indicate various diseases.
Bowel pain on the right side:
- Inflammation of the upper digestive system – stomach, duodenum or esophagus.
- Congestive heart failure.
- Diseases of the biliary tract
- Enteritis
- Hernias – additional symptoms in the case of a hernia are a palpable lump, nausea and vomiting.
- Appendicitis – the pain is often radiating, which makes it difficult to correctly recognize the ailment.
Pain in the intestine on the left side:
- Crohn’s disease
- Intestinal flu, intestine
- Stomach poisoning
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Ulcerative colitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis of the large intestine
She can check her bowel health with a stool test. Bacterial microflora tests are available on the Medonet Market. You can also order a basic bowel profile stool test or diagnosis of acute enteritis. Early diagnostics will help to find the source of unpleasant ailments and prevent the development of digestive system diseases.
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Gut pain – gas build-up
Gut pain can also be caused by a build-up of gas. The more gases are retained in the intestine, the greater the pain can be expected. There are several reasons why gases build up in the intestines. The most common indications are: improper diet, swallowing air while eating, disturbed intestinal flora, digestive disorders and absorption disorders. In order to deal with the gases that cause the pain in the gut, you need to change your eating habits, play sports, and possibly use antispasmodics.
Bowel pain after eating
It is not uncommon for bowel pain to develop after eating. It may be caused by indigestion, intolerance to certain ingredients, gastroesophageal reflux disease or peptic ulcer disease. A common cause of bowel pain is gluten or lactose intolerance. It is abdominal pain that becomes the main reason for visiting a doctor and diagnosing these diseases. In order to get rid of intestinal pain, you should eliminate all foods that contain an intolerant ingredient from your diet.
If you want to improve the functioning of the intestines, you can also try the Chaga mushroom dietary supplement with health-promoting properties. It is available on Medonet Market. There you will also find a dietary supplement with berberine, which supports the functioning of the digestive system.
Ways to treat bowel pain
Intestinal pain is bothersome and very often its intensity prevents normal functioning. You can use antispasmodics, which are available over the counter in pharmacies, to help ease the pain in your gut. Agents that speed up or improve digestive processes should also help with pain in the intestines. This is the function of probiotics, which you can now buy on Medonet Market. Bowel pain can be minimized through a well-balanced diet and physical activity. However, it is worth remembering that long-term intestinal pain must be consulted with a doctor and properly diagnosed. Some of the diseases of the intestine are treated pharmacologically, while others require surgical intervention.
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