5 Most Common Digestive Disorders
& Treatment
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)
Symptoms include:
- Bad breath
- Heart Burn
- Irritated throat
- Tooth erosion
- Nasuea
Treatment:
- Anti-acids
- Avoiding trigger foods
- Surgery to close lower esophageal spincter
Loosening of Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Uper esophageal pain
Esophageal Pain (Heartburn)
Gallstones
Symptoms:
- Sharp pain in upper right quadrant of the abdomen (Right hypochondriac region).
- Indigestion
- General lack of wellbeing
Treatment:
- Medication to dissolve gallstones.
- Surgery to remove gallbladder.
Celiac Disease
Symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal Pain
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Drastic Weight Loss
Treatment:
- Completely avoid gluten
Ulcerative Colitis
Symptoms:
- Frequent and urgent bowel movements
- Painful diarrhea
- Blood in stool
- Abdominal Cramps
Treatment:
- Eliminating foods that trigger symptoms
- Surgery to remove the colon
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Although the concrete cause for Irritable Bowel Syndrome are yet to be known, scientists have found that stress is one of the major causes for the worsening symptoms. Most patients with IBS feel digestive discomfort at least 3 times a month. This condition consists of the inefficient processing of food due to other diseases such as Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis.
Symptoms:
- Hard Dry stools or loose watery stools
- Constipation
- Bloating
Treatment:
- Probiotics (Friendly bacteria)
- Stress reduction
- Low dose antidepressants
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