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Gastrointestinal diseases

Description

These diseases affect the Gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the anus. GERD, colorectal cancer and diarrhea are examples of Gastrointestinal diseases. There are two types which are functional and structural. Most of the gastrointestinal diseases can be structural and functional.


 In Functional Gastrointestinal diseases the GI tract looks normal but doesn’t move properly.

Common examples include : Irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, food poisoning, GERD and diarrhea.


While in Structural Gastrointestinal diseases the bowel looks abnormal upon examination and also doesn’t work properly. Few examples include: Stenosis, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, colon polyps and inflammatory bowel disease.

Causes

Many factors can cause Gastrointestinal diseases which include:

  • Eating a low fiber diet 
  • Not getting enough exercise 
  • Intaking large amounts of dairy products
  • Changes in routine like traveling 
  • Stress
  • Pregnancy 
  • Overusing antidiarrheal medicines 
  • Taking antidepressants
Risk factors

Risk factors include: 

Inactive lifestyle

Aging 

Eating a lot of dairy products

Genetic factors

Symptoms

Common symptoms of Gastrointestinal diseases include:

  • Abdominal discomfort 
  • Vomiting and nausea 
  • Unintentional weight loss 
  • Acid reflux 
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue 
  • Heartburn
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea 
Diagnosis

Doctors might refer to some tests which include colonoscopy, GI endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound. 

Management

Lifestyle and dietary changes can make a huge difference. Changes such as: 

  • Avoid fizzy drinks
  • Cut fatty foods
  • Quit smoking 
  • Don’t chew gum 
  • Avoid foods that cause gas 
  • Exercise
When to consult a doctor?

Consult your doctor when the medicines don’t work and the symptoms get worse. 

Available Medicine for Gastrointestinal diseases

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Rs.78.07

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Enflor Sachet 250mg

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Martin Dow

Enflor Capsule 250mg

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Actiflor 250mg

Rs.56.1

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