Indigestion: symptoms and treatment. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT): how to recognize the enemy in time? Digestive problems

Digestive problems are familiar to almost everyone. In one form or another, up to 30-40% of all inhabitants of developed countries suffer from manifestations of dyspepsia - unpleasant sensations in the upper abdomen 1 .

Episodic indigestion usually does not cause much concern. But what if pain occur every time after eating?

Symptoms of indigestion

Digestive disorders can have various symptoms:

• rumbling in the stomach, flatulence;
• heaviness in the abdomen after eating;
• stomach ache;
• constipation, diarrhea, feeling of incomplete bowel movement;
• nausea, vomiting.

Symptoms of indigestion in children can appear even after minor overeating or mild food poisoning, since the children's digestive tract reacts sharply to the use of low-quality food and products. At small child the temperature may rise and signs of intoxication may appear, especially if the digestive disorder is caused by a bacterial or viral infection.

Causes of indigestion

Every organ digestive system takes part in the digestion of food and excretion of metabolic products from the body.

The most common causes of indigestion are:

• the habit of eating in a hurry, on the run;
• the predominance in the diet of fats and simple carbohydrates, semi-finished products and fast food;
• lack of plant foods (vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains) in the diet;
• shortage arising from malnutrition or dysfunction of the digestive organs;
• constant stress.

Digestion is one of the steps of another complex and vital process, metabolism. Failures in the process of digestion of food not only add physical inconvenience, they globally affect well-being.

Treatment of indigestion

Basic principles of treatment of digestive disorders:

• dietary adjustments towards a healthy and healthy nutrition;
• healthy sleep (for an adult 7-9 hours);
• giving up alcohol and smoking, which irritate the lining of the stomach and intestines, maintaining a constant inflammatory process. If abrupt changes in lifestyle are difficult, it is necessary to at least limit bad habits. For example, reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke.

The main goal of treatment is to restore the natural process of digestion, for this the following rules should be observed:

2. Nutrition should be complete and varied, consist of foods high in fiber.

3. In cases of malnutrition (for example, with a rich intake of fatty foods), you can take the enzyme preparation Creon ® 10000.

Creon ® to improve digestion

The process of digestion is inextricably linked with pancreatic enzymes. These special substances play an important role: they help the body digest and assimilate food.

Inaccuracies in nutrition, the use of fatty foods or products that do not combine with each other can affect your well-being and cause heaviness after eating, discomfort, and bloating. This happens when the body's own forces (the usual amount of enzymes) are not enough to process the food eaten.

The drug helps to eliminate such unpleasant symptoms of digestive disorders as heaviness and discomfort associated with digestive disorders. This is a convenient modern medicine, produced in the form of capsules, each of which contains hundreds of small particles - minimicrospheres with the active ingredient - pancreatin.

Creon ® capsule quickly dissolves in the stomach, and its small particles are evenly mixed with food 7.8 . This allows them to cover the maximum amount of food and at the same time enter the intestines for the final stage of digestion. The presence of small particles is a key requirement for an enzyme preparation, as science has proven that particle size determines its effectiveness 8 . As a rule, 1 capsule of Creon ® 10000 7 is enough to eliminate heaviness after eating. The number indicates the amount of the lipase enzyme, which is responsible for the breakdown of fats - the most difficult to digest.

More information about the drug can be found

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2. Vasiliev Yu. V. Functional dyspepsia, chronic gastritis: treatment of patients // Medical Council. 2013. - No. 10. - S. 94-98.

3. Ivashkin V.T., Maev I.V., Okhlobystin A.V. et al. Recommendations of the Russian Gastroenterological Association for the diagnosis and treatment of EPI. REGGC, 2018; 28(2): 72-100.

4. Agadzhanyan H.A. Ecological portrait of a person and the role of microelements.// Human Ecology. 2013. - No. 11. - S. 3-12.

5. Pakhomova I.G. Functional dyspepsia as a manifestation of gastrointestinal motility disorders // Medical Council. 2013. - No. 6. - S. 33-38.

6. Sheptulin A.A. Chronic gastritis and functional dyspepsia: is there a way out of the impasse? Effective Pharmacotherapy, 2012;1:59-61.

Digestion- the process of mechanical and chemical processing of food, as a result of which nutrients are absorbed and absorbed by the body, and decay products and undigested products are removed from it. Digestion is the initial stage of metabolism. A person receives with food energy and all the necessary substances for the renewal and growth of tissues. However, the proteins, fats and carbohydrates contained in food, as well as vitamins and mineral salts, are foreign substances for the body and cannot be absorbed by its cells. First, these substances must be converted into smaller molecules that are soluble in water and lack specificity. This process takes place in the digestive tract and is called digestion.

Causes of the disease

Digestive disorders develop as a result insufficient secretion of gastric juice or impaired evacuation of the contents of the gastrointestinal tract due to a pathological process in any organ of the digestive system.

Symptoms

Manifestations of digestive disorders:

• appetite disorder
• feeling of heaviness, fullness in the epigastric region
• nausea, sometimes vomiting
• diarrhea or constipation
• bloating
• colicky or aching girdle pain
• headache
• irritability

Treatment of digestive disorders

The treatment regimen is determined taking into account the cause of indigestion (the development of a pathological process, squeezing the intestine or the presence of an underlying disease).

Stage 1 of treatment - correction of the root cause.

Stage 2 - symptomatic treatment.

The main groups of drugs that can be used to normalize intestinal motility:

• Drugs from the group of prokinetics: Domperidone (Motilium), Metoclopramide (Cerukal).
• Antispasmodics: Drotaverine (No-shpa) to eliminate spasms and pain.
• Loperamide (Imodium) - the drug is used with extreme caution and in the presence of objective indications for admission.
• Duspatalin.
• With the development of flatulence, simethicone (Espumizan) or Pankreoflant (a combination of enzymes and simethicone) is used.
• With the development of constipation, laxatives are prescribed. Preference is given to drugs containing lactulose, which has a mild laxative effect and is highly tolerable (Duphalac).

In order to normalize the digestion of food, apply:

• Enzyme preparations: Pancreatin, Creon, Mezim.
• Adsorbents: Smecta.
• Probiotics: Linex, Bifidumbacterin, Bifiform.

Folk remedies

• Baths. To relieve intestinal spasms and intestinal colic, baths with lime blossom are recommended: 8–9 handfuls of lime blossom, brew 1 liter of hot water, boil, let it brew and pour into a hot bath. Lime blossom also has an antibacterial effect. The duration of the bath is no more than 15 minutes.
• Elecampane. To normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, drink an infusion of elecampane. Grind the rhizome and roots of this plant and pour 1 teaspoon with a glass of boiled cooled water. Leave for 8 hours to infuse under the lid. Strain and drink 1/4 cup 3-4 times daily 20 minutes before meals for at least 2 weeks.
• Blackberry (root). 10 g of blackberry root is boiled in 1/2 liter of water until half of the volume of liquid is evaporated. The broth is filtered and mixed with the same amount of aged red wine. Take 1 tablespoon every 3 hours for sluggish digestion.
• Blackberry and calendula. A mixture of blueberry leaves (2 tablespoons) and calendula officinalis flowers (1 tablespoon) is steamed in 1 liter of boiling water, drunk 2/3 cup 3 times a day.


• Enema. In old age, it is necessary to give an enema at least once a week, even if the stomach is working normally, because a short-term retention of feces in the intestines can, without showing any pain, poison the body. It is also very good to drink on an empty stomach infusions of herbs - mint, chamomile or wormwood. It is very useful and helps to improve digestion.
• Wormwood or Chernobyl. With intestinal colic, take an infusion of wormwood, or Chernobyl. Pour a teaspoon of herbs with a glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes, then strain. Take a tablespoon before meals 3-4 times a day.
• Collection based on buckthorn bark. Two tablespoons of the mixture (calamus rhizome - 1 part, buckthorn bark - 3 parts, mint leaves - 2 parts, nettle leaves - 2 parts, dandelion root - 1 part, valerian root - 1 part) brew with 2 cups of boiling water, boil for 10 minutes and strain. Drink 1/2 cup in the morning and evening.
• Collection based on plantain. Two tablespoons of a mixture of knotweed grass - 1 part, goose cinquefoil herb - 1 part, plantain leaves - 2 parts, brew 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 30-40 minutes, strain. Drink half a glass 4 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
• Collection based on chamomile. The following collection will help regulate bowel activity and get rid of pain. Mix 15 g of fennel fruits and calamus rhizomes, 20 g of valerian roots and mint leaves and 30 g of chamomile. Pour 10 g of the mixture with a glass of boiling water and hold in a closed enamel bowl in a water bath for 15 minutes. Bring the resulting volume to the original and start taking after 45 minutes. Drink 3/4 cup 3 times a day after meals. The decoction relieves inflammation, normalizes digestion. The pain will stop after 2 weeks.


• Collection based on licorice. Two teaspoons of a mixture of buckthorn bark - 2 parts, anise fruit - 2 parts, yarrow herb - 1 part, mustard seeds - 2 parts, licorice root - 3 parts, brew 1 cup boiling water, boil for 10 minutes and strain. Drink half a glass in the morning and in the evening as a tea that regulates bowel activity.
• Collection of herbs number 2. Rhizome with roots of valerian officinalis, peppermint herb, chamomile flowers and herb, calendula officinalis flowers mixed equally. Pour a tablespoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water overnight in a thermos, strain. Take 1/3 cup half an hour after meals 3 times a day with bloating (flatulence).
• Collection of herbs №1. With intestinal colic, increased gas formation and with colitis, a decoction of yarrow, sage, mint and chamomile is recommended in equal proportions. A teaspoon of the mixture is brewed with boiling water, like tea, insisted for half an hour under the lid and drunk 1/2 cup 2-3 times a day.


• Celery. 3-4 g of chopped celery root is poured into 1 liter of water, insisted for 8 hours, filtered. Take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. You can use other recipes: a) 1 tablespoon of seeds is poured into 2 cups of cold boiled water, insisted for 2 hours and filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day; b) fresh juice from the roots is drunk 1-2 teaspoons 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
• Mixture for the normalization of digestion. The following mixture normalizes all metabolic processes well: honey - 625 g, aloe - 375 g, red wine - 675 g. Grind aloe in a meat grinder (do not water for 5 days before cutting). To mix everything. Take the first 5 days, 1 teaspoon, and then 1 tablespoon 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals. Duration of admission - from 2 weeks to 1.5 months.
• Cumin and marjoram. To improve digestion, especially after heavy feasts with fatty foods, take cumin with marjoram. To prepare a medicinal decoction, pour a glass of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of ground cumin and marjoram seeds, let it brew for 15 minutes and drink 2 times a day for 1/2 cup.
• Poplar black. 2 teaspoons of dry crushed buds of black poplar (black poplar) are poured into 1–1.5 cups of boiling water, kept for 15 minutes and filtered. Drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day. You can also use tincture: 1-2 teaspoons of raw materials are poured into 1/2 cup of 40% alcohol, insisted for 7 days and filtered. Take 20 drops of tincture 3 times a day.


• Dill for hiccups. With persistent hiccups, Russian doctors prescribed a decoction of the fruits (seeds) of dill. In addition, it improves digestion, soothes coughs, and is used for flatulence. Pour a tablespoon of seeds with a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour, and then strain. Take a tablespoon 4-5 times a day 15 minutes before meals. The decoction also has a mild diuretic and lactogenic effect.
• Fennel. 10 g of fennel fruits are poured into a glass of boiling water, heated in a water bath for 15 minutes, cooled to room temperature, filtered and the volume of the resulting infusion is adjusted to 200 ml. This amount is drunk in equal portions throughout the day from indigestion.
• Barley. 100 g of barley with 4-5 pears are boiled in 1 liter of water over low heat for 20 minutes, cooled, filtered and used as a remedy for belching.

Cleansing the intestines from old fecal matter and poisons

1. Pour into a syringe or enema 0.5 liters of hot water, hot enough to withstand the hand. Enter water with an enema into the rectum, hold for a few minutes and get rid of it. Carry out the procedure at night.
2. The next evening, repeat the same thing, but take 1 liter of water already.
3. Then skip one evening, and take 1.5 liters of hot water the next.
4. Then skip another 2 days, and on the third evening increase the dose of hot water to 2 liters. After 2 days after such a cleansing, natural urges will return. Repeat this procedure once a month. After cleaning, start drinking water daily for 10-12 glasses.

functional indigestion

Stomach problems are a common problem. Its incorrect work has a bad effect on the well-being of a person, his health, immunity. Functional indigestion - a failure in the secretory or motor function of the stomach. In this case, the patient may feel a sharp severe pain in the abdomen, discomfort, nausea, vomiting. Incomplete digestion of food is usually accompanied by a violation of the stool. However, the structures of the mucous membranes of the digestive organs are not affected, remaining unchanged.

The diagnosis is made through questioning the patient, taking anamnesis, tests. In special cases, more complex examination methods are prescribed.

Acute digestive disorder

Acute indigestion, called dyspepsia, is not an independent disease. This designation hides a set of symptoms. Signs of dyspepsia differ in the causes that caused the disorder.

Usually, the malaise begins suddenly, accompanied by a rapid deterioration in the patient's well-being. He may experience severe nausea, repeated vomiting, pain and discomfort in the abdomen, diarrhea. Loss may occur if untreated a large number fluid, which leads to the development of dehydration, aggravating the patient's condition. This condition is especially dangerous in young children, the elderly and pregnant women.

chronic disorder

Often people suffering from chronic indigestion do not seek medical help. Such a phenomenon may be the result of functional disorders in the process of digestion of food arising from errors in the diet and diet, or develop against the background of diseases of the gastrointestinal system: pancreatitis, ulcers, gastritis. Psycho-emotional reasons for the development of indigestion are possible.

Causes of digestion problems

Infants are the most susceptible to digestive disorders. This is due to the insufficient development of the organs of the gastrointestinal system, its sensitivity to new products. With improper treatment, the baby develops pathologies of the digestive system.

Improper introduction of complementary foods can also lead to problems with digestion of food: too early complementary foods, mixing several new foods in one meal, a combination of meat and fruit foods.

Another cause of indigestion in children is infections, especially rotavirus. When ingested, they lead to severe intoxication with diarrhea. The child develops frequent liquid stools, abdominal pain, and fever.

Poor digestibility of nutrients is also associated with poor hygiene, poor quality food, and dysbacteriosis.

Symptoms in children and adults

Indigestion usually develops after an inflammatory process that disrupts correct work internal organs. The condition can come on very quickly, especially in children. Symptoms of pathology occur a few hours after exposure to a provoking factor.

The child has the following symptoms:

1. 1. Unpleasant sensations, pain localized in the epigastric region or spilling over the entire abdomen. The severity of the pain may change, intensifying after feeding. Children often have colic.
   2. Nausea, vomiting. The child is sick, repeated vomiting is possible, after which he feels temporary relief.
   3. Diarrhea. The baby has rapid loose stools, which has a sharp unpleasant odor. In the feces, the remnants of poorly digested food are noticeable. Profuse diarrhea, combined with repeated vomiting, leads to fluid loss, which causes poor health and weakness (dehydration of the body).
   4. Lethargy, malaise. Appetite and sleep are often disturbed. Babies refuse to breastfeed, cry a lot, act up.
   5. Elevated temperature. This symptom usually accompanies viral infections. Rise in temperature leads to fever, chills, increased thirst.

In adults, indigestion is manifested by similar symptoms:

• • belching;
  • heaviness, aching pain in the abdomen;
  • heartburn;
  • nausea followed by vomiting;
  • diarrhea or constipation;
  • pallor of the skin.

Often patients complain of dizziness, swelling, irritability, headaches. Dysbacteriosis is possible, signs of flatulence appear. With colitis - colic. Constipation occurs from malnutrition, hemorrhoids or anal fissures.

Treatment of a digestive disorder

When the first prerequisites for digestive problems appear, the child should be shown to the pediatrician. After all, the causes of indigestion can be serious diseases that require quick treatment. Adult patients will need a doctor if digestive problems are caused by pathology. He will make an accurate diagnosis, select drugs for the treatment of a painful condition, determine the need for treatment in a hospital.

A proper diet plays an important role in the treatment of indigestion. It should be based on the following principles:

1. 1. Frequent meals, about 5-6 times a day.
   2. Reduced calorie content, you can consume no more than 2000 kcal per day.
   3. Reducing salt intake to 10 g per day.
   4. Control of the drinking regime, the patient should drink at least one and a half liters.
   5. Proper food processing (in case of indigestion, only boiled and steamed dishes are allowed).
   6. Shown the consistency of food (the patient is given liquid or semi-liquid food).

On the first day of the illness, it is advisable to completely refuse food, already on the second day, liquid porridge or grated soup can be introduced into the menu.

Allowed products include:

1. 1. Soups. They are boiled in vegetable or diluted meat broth. You can add rice or semolina to the dish. Along with the soup, it is allowed to eat some crackers or a small piece of wheat bread.
   2. Chopped cereals on the water, rice, buckwheat, oatmeal are best suited.
   3. The meat should be lean, turned in a meat grinder or chopped. You can cook cutlets or steamed meatballs from rabbit, veal or chicken meat, removing the skin from it.
   4. Steam omelet.
   5. Soufflé from fresh cottage cheese.
   6. Fresh fruit and berry fruit drinks and kissels (sugar is added in limited quantities).

From drinks, patients with indigestion are allowed:

• • mineral water;
  • green or black tea;
  • rosehip decoction;
  • currant tea;
  • blueberry jelly;
  • natural cocoa without milk.

During the treatment and recovery period, the following dishes are prohibited:

1. 1. Soups, in the preparation of which pasta, vegetables, cereals, fatty broths were used.
   2. Vegetables in any form, especially legumes.
   3. Milk soups.
   4. Dried fruits.
   5. Dairy.
   6. Eggs fried/boiled.
   7. Spices, sauces.
   8. Canned food.
   9. Salty fish.
   10. Sweets.

Medications that improve digestion

For indigestion, three types of drugs are used (depending on the active substance):

1. 1. from pancreatin. This substance belongs to the enzymes that improve upset digestion.
   2. Medicines that contain other substances along with pancreatin (for example, cellulose or bile acids). They optimize the activity of the gastrointestinal system, increasing the production of enzymes necessary for this.
   3. Means that restore the function of the pancreas.

Digestive aids include:

1. 1. Pancreatin. Affordable price, fast action. It is used for overeating, insufficient work of the pancreas, problems with the liver, stomach, intestines.
   2. Creon. Available in capsules, the composition contains pancreatin. It is prescribed for chronic pancreatitis, tumors of the stomach and pancreas, alcohol abuse, overeating.
   3. Mezim. Contains pancreatin, protease, lipase, which improve the process of digestion and metabolism.
   4. Festal. Enzymatic tablets have a pronounced effect and fast action. They take medicine for flatulence, diarrhea, deficiency of enzymes secreted by the pancreas. Festal is indicated when busting with salty, spicy or fatty dishes.
   5. Enzistal. Helps with flatulence, problems with the pancreas, in violation of chewing function.
   6. Somilase. The medicine has a beneficial effect on the entire digestive system. It is prescribed for gastritis, pancreatitis, pathologies of the liver and gallbladder, in the postoperative period.

Medical treatment for nausea and diarrhea

Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea can be symptoms of diseases that pose a health risk to children and adults. These diseases include: pathologies of the nervous and digestive systems, meningitis, intestinal infections, ingestion of foreign objects. Therefore, it is advisable, for drug therapy, to consult a doctor.

Medicines that help children with nausea and diarrhea:

• • antiemetic drugs: motilium, cerucal;
  • antiviral antibiotics: anaferon, amoxiclav, arbidol;
  • antispasmodics: papaverine, drotaverine, no-shpa;
  • sorbents: smecta, activated carbon, enterosgel;
  • probiotics: hilak forte, lineks;
  • rehydrants: rehydron, trisol;
  • antacids and hydrochloric acid blockers: losek, alugastrin, gestil.

Adults are usually prescribed tablets of the same groups in an increased dosage.

Features of children's treatment

When treating children for digestive disorders, it is impossible to independently determine the methods of therapy, without the consent of a specialist, use alternative methods. There can be many reasons for the onset of symptoms of the disease, so it is necessary to seek medical help in diagnosing.

Plays an important role proper nutrition child and adjusting his diet. Highly allergenic foods are removed from the baby's menu. The child should not overfeed, therefore fractional meals are prescribed - from 5 times a day, in small portions.

During the recovery period, you need to abandon all harmful foods: fried and fatty foods, smoked meats, pickles, sweets, canned food.

Folk remedies that promote digestion

To improve bowel function, baths with linden blossom can be carried out. They help to soothe pain by reducing discomfort. The procedure is shown even to infants. To prepare a bath, you need to brew nine large spoons of linden flowers in a liter of boiling water, leaving for an hour to infuse. Then pour the resulting infusion into a warm bath of water. The duration of the procedure can be up to a quarter of an hour.

For the treatment of adults, you can use an infusion of elecampane. A small spoonful of the roots of the plant is poured with a glass of boiling water. Duration of infusion - 6-8 hours. After filtering and drinking, dividing into three doses. Treatment should not last more than 15 days.

A decoction of blackberry roots also helps. For him, the rhizomes of the plant are crushed, poured with water at the rate of 10 g per 0.5 liter. The mixture is put on fire and boiled until it has evaporated by half. Pour an equal amount of red wine into the resulting broth and drink a large spoonful every 3-4 hours.

Indigestion is not an independent disease, but is only a symptom of a disease. For example, indigestion, as a rule, accompanies reflex disease, ulcers, and various diseases of the gallbladder. The fact that it is a symptom and not a disease does not make it easier for the patient. Therefore, we will talk in more detail about indigestion, treatment, symptoms, causes, what is the diagnosis of the disorder.

Symptoms of indigestion
Indigestion, or, as it is also commonly called disorder, dyspepsia, is characterized by constant or periodic pain, discomfort in the upper abdomen.

Also, one of the common symptoms of indigestion is chronic diarrhea. If such disorders have become chronic condition, then in the body there is a metabolic disorder - protein, fat, vitamins, etc. In addition, anemia, muscle weakness, and exhaustion may also be observed.

This is a burning sensation in the stomach or upper abdomen, discomfort in the abdomen, flatulence and a feeling of fullness, belching, nausea, vomiting, sour taste in the mouth, rumbling in the abdomen. These symptoms tend to get worse in stressful situations. As for heartburn, it can be caused both by indigestion and be a sign of another disease.

Improper digestion affects both children and adults. It is equally common among both men and women. Factors that contribute to its development are alcohol abuse, taking medications that irritate the stomach, existing defects in the digestive tract (for example, an ulcer), constant stressful situations, frequent states of anxiety and depression.

Causes of indigestion
Causes may include: peptic ulcer, GERD, gastric cancer, gastroparesis (lack of complete emptying of the stomach, often found in diabetes), infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pancreatitis, thyroid disease.

Frequent use of various medicines- aspirin and other painkillers, estrogen and oral contraceptives, steroid drugs, certain antibiotics, drugs used to treat the thyroid gland, also contribute to indigestion.

An unhealthy lifestyle negatively affects digestion - excessive overeating, too hasty eating or eating in a stressful situation, the presence in the diet of foods containing a large amount of fat, smoking, fatigue and overwork.

Indigestion is not affected by increased acidity of the stomach. Also, excessive swallowing of air during meals, which causes bloating and interferes with the process of digestion of food, will negatively affect. Often there is a so-called functional or non-ulcerative dyspepsia, which is not associated with any of the above factors.

Digestive disorders are experienced by many pregnant women, mainly in the later stages. According to experts, this is due to hormones that relax the muscles of the digestive tract, as well as the pressure exerted on the stomach by the growing uterus.

Diagnosis of digestive disorders
If you experience signs of indigestion, you should consult a doctor. This must be done in order to avoid further deterioration of health. During a consultation with a doctor, it is necessary to describe in detail all the sensations in order to help correctly diagnose and prescribe treatment.

Usually, to start the examination, the doctor advises to take blood tests. An x-ray of the stomach or small intestine may then be ordered. Also, for a more accurate diagnosis, a procedure such as endoscopy is used. It is carried out using a special apparatus, which is equipped with a light source and a camera that serves to transmit an image from inside the body. This examination is not very pleasant, but absolutely safe and painless.

What happens during indigestion to a person?
The course of indigestion largely depends on the underlying disease with which it is caused. Very often it manifests itself in the form of diarrhea, which can be intense and very intense. In rare cases, the patient swears by "water", which contains almost no solids. constituent parts. With diarrhea, a person loses a lot of fluid, which is very important for the normal functioning of the body. In this regard, it is recommended to replenish the water-salt balance by drinking plenty of water or unsweetened tea. Since the loss of salt human body depleted, you need to drink non-carbonated mineral water or an electrolyte solution ("Regidron"), for example, a special isotonic drink for athletes.

Treatment of indigestion
Since indigestion is not a disease, but rather a symptom of it, therefore, treatment should be aimed at eliminating the cause that causes this disorder. Below are a few suggestions to help alleviate the condition.

* In order for air not to enter the digestive organs and aggravate the process, you should not chew food with your mouth open and talk while eating.
* Experts do not recommend drinking with meals, eating at night, eating spicy foods, smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages.
* Remember how in childhood, with pain in the abdomen, your mother stroked your tummy many times in a clockwise direction. Take advantage of it now!

If you follow all these rules, but still experience symptoms of indigestion, then ask your doctor to prescribe special medications to help reduce them. Also, in order to alleviate our condition, we, together with the editors of the site www.rasteniya-lecarstvennie.ru, recommend supplementing the treatment prescribed by the doctor with traditional medicine recipes.

* With sluggish digestion, in 1/2 liter of water, boil 10 g of blueberry root until half of the liquid has evaporated. Filter the broth, add a glass of quality red wine to it. Drink the remedy for 1 tbsp. l. every 3 hours.
* From belching in 1 liter of water on a quiet fire, cook 100 grams of barley with 5 pears. After cooling the broth, filter it. Drink in small sips before meals.
* To improve digestion, prepare a decoction. Pour 250 ml of boiling water over 1 tbsp. l. crushed marjoram and cumin seeds. Soak the infusion for 15 minutes and drink half a glass twice a day.
* From indigestion, heat 10 grams of fennel fruit in a glass of boiling water in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. After cooling to room temperature, filter the broth and add it to 200 ml. Drink the resulting volume in equal parts throughout the day.
* With colic in the intestines, an aqueous infusion of common wormwood will help you. For its preparation 1 tsp. Pour 250 ml of boiling water over herbs, soak for 1/3 hour, then you can filter through cheesecloth. Drink the infusion before meals, 1 tbsp. up to 4 times a day.
* For flatulence (bloating), combine in equal amounts the roots of valerian, flowers and herbs of pharmaceutical chamomile, herbs of peppermint and flowers of medicinal calendula. Then scoop 1 tbsp from the collection, pour 250 ml of boiling water over it. Soak overnight in a thermos (8 hours), strain. Drink an infusion of 1/3 of a glass 25 minutes after eating three times a day and be healthy!

During normal functioning of the digestive system, a healthy adult takes food from 3 to 5 times during daylight hours. It is fully digested and assimilated with the complete breakdown of its nutrients into molecules with further distribution throughout the body, transformation into energy and a resource that ensures the activity of the whole organism. If the consumed food is poorly digested, then in this case the person begins to experience heaviness in the stomach, dyspepsia develops with signs of nausea, vomit, liquid diarrhea. The most common cause of this pathological condition is a lack of digestive enzymes that secrete pancreatic tissue. Also, the presence of other factors and secondary diseases that disrupt the stable digestion of food is not excluded.

All symptoms of reduced activity of the gastrointestinal tract in terms of processing consumed food are felt directly by the sickest person and can be observed by close people who are in his environment.

Signs of an insufficiently well-flowing process of cooking food are as follows.

Unusual heaviness

Immediately after lunch, breakfast or dinner, there is a strong heaviness in the cavity of the stomach. It seems that a stone has been placed inside the abdomen. At the same time, a person has a feeling that the stomach has completely stopped and temporarily stopped its functional activity.

Lack of appetite

In the morning, a person feels that his stomach is empty and the urge to eat is really present. As soon as he has had breakfast, after heaviness comes a complete apathy for food. Appetite disappears until evening, and quite often people suffering from insufficiently good digestion go to bed with the same feeling of pathological satiety as in the morning, when the dish was just eaten. The desire to eat again returns only the next day.

Nausea and vomiting

Throughout the day, the patient experiences stomach cramps, which either intensify, then the condition stabilizes and for a while it seems that the ailment has receded. In some cases, the digestive system cannot cope with the load and all the food that was eaten the day before comes back in the form of vomit. In this case, the feeling of hunger is completely absent.

Diarrhea

Almost immediately, when the process of food digestion stops, the gastrointestinal tract begins an urgent evacuation of those food residues that are in different parts of the intestine. In addition to vomiting, loosening of the stool is also used. In this regard, the patient opens liquid diarrhea, which can have a single manifestation, or occur within 3-5 times a day.

In especially severe cases, watery stools appear every 2-3 hours after the next meal.

Weakness and dizziness

In connection with dehydration of the body against the background of diarrhea, as well as the lack of a sufficient supply of nutrients in the form of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as the main component of energy metabolism in the body, the process of gradual depletion of cells of all human tissues and organs begins. Therefore, it decreases arterial pressure, there is a breakdown and physical weakness, bordering on a state of drowsiness.

Pain inside the abdomen

In the area of ​​​​the stomach and intestines, a stable pain syndrome appears, which intensifies as the general well-being of the patient worsens. If the cause of poor digestion of food is a lack of digestive enzymes, then in this case, acute pain appears in the left hypochondrium, where the pancreas is located.

Temperature increase

Disturbances in the digestive system are always stressful for the whole organism. With prolonged dysfunction, the intestinal mucosa begins to become inflamed, the balance of beneficial and pathogenic microflora is disturbed, which can cause a slight increase in body temperature to a level of 37.1 - 37.6 degrees Celsius.

In some cases, the pathological condition intensifies in patients when meat, animal fats, legumes, butter, and bacon appear in their diet. This is explained by the fact that the gastrointestinal tract needs to expend much more strength, energy and enzymes on such products in order to ensure their not only digestion, but also high-quality assimilation. Therefore, during the period of exacerbation of the disease, it is recommended to limit yourself to taking products of this type.

Why food is poorly digested in an adult, the causes of the disease

There are a large number of factors, the presence of which negatively affects the performance of the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and other vital important organs. Despite this, the following causes of poor cooking are distinguished, which are most often found in medical practice:

• alcohol abuse, smoking and taking drugs (all these harmful addictions cause intoxication of the body of varying severity, which inevitably leads to the accumulation of poisons in the liver and the development of dyspeptic manifestations);
• overeating and improperly organized diet (eating foods with low biological benefits, saturating the menu with fatty, smoked, pickled, spicy dishes, leads to gastrointestinal upset);
• inflammatory processes in the tissues of the pancreas (this pathological condition of this organ is fraught with the fact that it ceases to synthesize the necessary volume of digestive enzymes that ensure stable and high-quality digestion of food);
• hormonal imbalance with a decrease in secrets responsible for the tone of muscle fibers that ensure the functioning of the abdominal organs;
• chronic cholecystitis (a disease that affects the gallbladder, when an insufficient amount of bile comes from its cavity and all the fats consumed in the course of eating are not digested, which causes an emergency stop of the stomach, or a significantly reduced activity);
• oncological processes in the tissues of the digestive tract (a cancerous tumor completely destroys all layers of the epithelium in the area of ​​​​its localization, so poor digestion of food can also occur for this reason as well);
• food poisoning when foods that were stored with violations were consumed temperature conditions, which ultimately led to their deterioration;
• the entry into the cavity of the gastrointestinal tract of severe strains of bacterial, viral and fungal infections that provoked an acute inflammatory process and prolonged indigestion;
• a recent surgical intervention on the abdominal organs, after the restoration of which the appetite returns to the patient again, and the digestion process returns to normal.

Also, quite often, this kind of problem with the digestion of food develops against the background of gastritis, peptic ulcer, erosion of the duodenal mucosa, viral liver damage (hepatitis of various strains), and intestinal obstruction.

Treatment - what to do if the stomach does not digest food?

If you have symptoms that indicate the absence of a digestive cycle, you should immediately make an appointment with a gastroenterologist. It is quite possible that due to a prompt examination and prescribed therapy, it will be possible to avoid a large number of complications, quickly get rid of the secondary ailments that caused bad work gastrointestinal tract.

The following therapeutic techniques are most often used to restore stable digestion of food:

• preparations containing in their composition artificial digestive enzymes that compensate for the lack of secrets produced by the pancreas;
• antibacterial and antiviral agents, if the cause of the pathological condition of the gastrointestinal tract is due to the ingestion of pathogens;
• sorbents that ensure the absorption of toxic substances with their further evacuation outside the body in order to facilitate the work of the liver and kidneys;
• antispasmodics (used to relieve attacks of nausea and vomiting if all food has already been removed from the digestive system, and stomach cramps continue to bother a person);
• tablets and intramuscular injections containing synthetic hormones in case of an imbalance of these substances in the patient's body;
• cleansing enemas and laxatives, when poor digestion of food is provoked by fecal blockages and the patient suffers from constipation for a long period of time;
• chemotherapeutic agents for a certain category of patients, according to the results of the examination of which it was established that there are foreign neoplasms of a malignant nature in their body;
• preparations intended for cleansing liver tissues (these are special medicines that unload the work of this digestive organ, increasing its activity in the absorption of fats).

Depending on the patient's symptoms, concomitant diseases, it is possible that the attending gastroenterologist will decide to include other categories of medications in the therapeutic course. The type of drug, its dosage and duration of administration are selected individually according to the characteristics and specifics of the work of the digestive system organs of each patient individually.

We have come a long way in the study of natural foods, and as it turns out, many of the pure, unprocessed and live foods are not able to solve digestive problems. They simply leave our gastrointestinal tract uncleaned and inflamed, which is a precursor to all kinds of diseases (many of which are autoimmune).

In order to cleanse the intestines and eliminate digestive problems, it is necessary to consume only a few powerful foods that will help repair damage. Let's take a look at the top five of them.

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a special plant that has also been dubbed the "lily of the desert". Since ancient times, this plant has been used externally to treat open wounds, ulcers, burns and infections, and in last years internal use of aloe vera has become popular, due to the fact that it can also solve these kinds of problems internally.

Be careful when choosing aloe vera, as some manufacturers add preservatives, such as sodium benzoate, which are very harmful to the intestinal lining.

2. Bone broth

Bone broth is an excellent option for healing and healing ulcers in the digestive tract, provided that the animals whose bones are used in cooking are fed natural and natural foods. This broth is easy to digest and contains many valuable nutrients that help heal the digestive tract.

One of these nutrients is gelatin, which protects and heals the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and also aids in nutrient absorption. It also contains high amounts of amino acids such as glycine and proline, which have strong anti-inflammatory properties.

3. Kefir

Kefir is a drink rich in
probiotics and enzymes that help balance the intestinal microflora and cleanse the liver.

Kefir also promotes the absorption of nutrients in the intestines and optimizes the action of certain micronutrients and vitamins.

4. Flax seed tea

Flaxseed tea is great for healing the gut, especially if you suffer from leaky gut syndrome or irritable bowel syndrome. It is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber, and anti-inflammatory and lubricating lignans, which are important for digestion problems and digestive system recovery.

When using whole flax seeds, their full digestion and assimilation is impossible, but if they are added to tea, this will facilitate absorption. For cooking, you will need 300 ml of boiling water and a tablespoon of flaxseed. Dip the seeds in a cup of boiling water, cover and leave overnight. Strain the next day and drink.

5. Red cabbage

Glutamine is an important part
our digestive system and helps prevent and repair leaky gut. Glutamine has been shown to be effective in conditions such as ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Red cabbage is considered the richest source of the plant-based form of L-glutamine. An excellent way to assimilate it is to use sauerkraut or its juice in its pure form. Ferment it by adding natural apple cider vinegar to create an abundance of enzymes and beneficial bacteria that allow this amino acid and other nutrients to be easily absorbed by the body.

You difficulty digesting food? Is digestion difficult and slow? Exploring the causes (diseases and bad habits), remedies, and what to do to relieve symptoms when they occur. First of all, calm down, digestive problems are a very common disorder: suffice it to say that in Russia 20-30% of visits to the doctor are due to difficulties with digesting food! In most cases, simple advice is enough to resolve digestive disorders, such as improving your lifestyle or limiting certain foods and drinks; but in other cases, digestive difficulties may mask gastrointestinal or even extraintestinal disease.

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The main causes of slow and heavy digestion

Digestive disorders such as heartburn, acidity and heaviness are very common in our time in the Western world, and are mainly the result of lifestyle and diseases such as food or drug intolerance. Let's look at them in more detail.

Bad habits that slow down digestion

Analyzing the points listed above, it is obvious that the main causes of slow digestion are derived from personal habits, roughly speaking, the wrong way of life. Let's see what aspects negatively affect the digestive system.

When you skip meals or eat a large portion at once, it puts undue stress on the gastrointestinal tract, and given that digestion is much slower and more laborious than usual. Also, fried foods significantly stretch the digestion time, especially those that are 100% oil-soaked. Alcohol is an important factor that delays gastric emptying (the effect depends on the dose: the more, the longer it takes gastric emptying). Cigarette smoke also slows down the secretion of acid in the stomach. In addition, a sedentary lifestyle can increase gastric emptying time and passage through the intestinal tract.

Hard to digest foods

Often those who follow healthy lifestyle life, may complain of digestive disorders associated with the consumption of certain foods or drugs:

• All starchy foods: You may have difficulty digesting pizzas, breads and cakes made with Saccharomyces Cerevisiae yeast or brewer's yeast. The cause may be yeast intolerance. Often, some sources of carbohydrates with a high glycemic index, such as pasta or rice, can also slow down digestion, especially when combined with high-fat foods: in these cases, it is recommended to eat whole grain products, as well as keep sugar levels under control. in blood.
• Milk: People who are lactose or milk protein intolerant often experience bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea after drinking cow's milk. You may suspect intolerance when indigestion is accompanied by nausea, dizziness, and constipation. The solution may be to use vegetable drinks such as soy, rice or almond milk.
• Meat: it is difficult to digest for all people, especially fatty meats (veal, lamb and pork). The fats contained in it complicate digestion, increase the time of gastric emptying.
• A fish: As with meat, some types of fish can cause poor digestion. The risk zone includes eel, mackerel, salmon and tuna.
• Onion and garlic: They weaken the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve that separates the esophagus from the stomach. Their use should be avoided in case of reflux and dyspepsia.
• Spices: in particular, mint and pepper, which increase the burning sensation and acidity.
• Cabbage and tomatoes: vegetables in general, being rich in fiber, accelerate gastric emptying, therefore, do not cause digestive problems. Only some of them, in particular, cruciferous (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and turnips) can cause gas and bloating. Some people also complain of intolerance to tomatoes, the use of which is accompanied by hives, nausea, fluid retention.

Medication and digestive disorders

Some medicines can cause digestive problems, but they usually appear with long-term treatment:

• Potassium salts, are suitable for the treatment of hypertension, dehydration and replenishment of potassium deficiency. High doses of potassium salts can cause ulcers, indigestion, and nausea.
• Alendronates used to treat osteoporosis can cause esophageal ulcers, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain.
• Antibiotics cause fermentation in the intestines and bloating because they kill the intestinal flora.
• Digitalis, used for heart problems, often causes lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin - one of the most common causes of gastritis and peptic ulcers, because they reduce the protective force of the gastric mucosa and increase the excretion of acidic substances.

Psychological Factors - How Anxiety and Depression Affect Digestion

Scientists have found a strong relationship between digestive disorders and anxiety in people that evoke somatic emotions. Stress and emotional tension can cause digestive difficulties, as in the case of hysterical dyspepsia, but the mechanisms are still little known.

Hormonal changes: pregnancy, cycle and menopause

Hormonal changes underlying menstrual cycles may interfere with digestive processes: An imbalance between estrogen and progesterone causes excessive intestinal motility, which often leads to episodes of constipation, diarrhea, and digestive difficulties. Hormonal changes, along with intense levels of stress, are the cause of poor digestion during menopause and pregnancy. In particular, during pregnancy, the level of progesterone increases, which has a relaxing effect on the muscles and, accordingly, the loss of tone of the lower esophageal sphincter. This makes it easier for stomach contents to rise up into the esophagus. In addition, the intestinal musculature does not contract strongly enough, the contents of the intestine move slowly and constipation occurs. Difficulties with digesting food appear at the beginning of pregnancy, but the situation worsens from the fourth month, when the stomach begins to grow and the fetus presses on the stomach and intestines. There are very few remedies for digestive difficulties during pregnancy, since such drugs, due to their high calcium content, cannot be used by pregnant women.

Diseases and symptoms associated with poor digestion

Digestive disorders occur more often after eating and are often associated with banal gluttony.

Reasons for slow digestion...

But, sometimes the same symptoms can be associated with problems of the esophagus, stomach, liver and biliary tract, for example, if in old age there are digestive disorders half an hour after a meal, "intestinal ischemia" can be suspected. On the contrary, duodenal ulcer gives symptoms directly during meals, and nausea before meals may indicate hepatobiliary dysfunction. Often, poor digestion is associated with a large dinner after fasting all day. It is not uncommon for discomfort to occur independently of meals, for example during sleep: in the case of people suffering from reflux disease. In this case, it may be useful to raise the head of the bed by 10 cm. Below we explain, what diseases can cause digestive problems and what symptoms they present.

Stomach diseases

Bowel disease

Diseases of the liver, pancreas and biliary tract

Extraintestinal diseases

Digestive disorders can also cause diseases outside the gastrointestinal tract, such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, inflammation of the adrenal glands and blood vessels, heart and kidney failure. In all these cases, intestinal transit slows down, bloating and constipation develop, because the action of the autonomic nervous system (the part of the nervous system responsible for intestinal motility) is reduced.

Dyspepsia - a diagnosis of exclusion

If the symptoms are persistent or intermittent, persisting for at least 3 months, then we can talk about functional dyspepsia. This is a diagnosis of exclusion, that is, they talk about it when the doctor excludes all the others. causes of indigestion. Symptoms of dyspepsia: feeling of heaviness after eating, nausea, vomiting, frequent belching, drowsiness.

Consequences of slow digestion - constipation and bloating

Complications of slow digestion vary depending on the reasons that caused it. If indigestion is based on diseases of the stomach, such as ulcers or reflux disease, then the delay in gastric emptying leads to an increase in the secretion of gastric juice. In case of mucosal ulceration, prolonged food in the stomach can lead to perforation of the stomach wall with bleeding. slow digestion in the intestines suggests a slowdown in peristalsis and, consequently, the development of constipation. If the waste products of digestion remain in the intestines for a long time, they mechanically irritate the intestinal walls and cause them to swell.

Slow digestion causes obesity

According to some experts, slow digestion can lead to weight gain: mainly due to constipation and water retention, and not due to the accumulation of body fat. However, this question is not so unambiguous, because all the foods that we eat are well digested and absorbed from the intestines, regardless of the length of the journey, and with slow digestion we absorb as many calories as with normal digestion. Rather, the opposite situation may occur - when the stomach remains full for a long time due to slow digestion, the brain does not receive a hunger stimulus, therefore, as a rule, such people eat less and lose weight.

Effective remedies for digestive problems

Slow and prolonged digestion of food may, as we have seen, be the result of a disease of the stomach, intestines, or, in some cases, may have an extra-intestinal cause, but may also be the result of improper food intake. First digestive aid It's about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eat slowly, chew properly, reduce stress, move more - in most cases, following these recommendations solves all digestive problems. You can also add herbs to tea or use chewable tablets that stimulate bowel function and digestion. These agents are most effective in functional disorders. If digestive difficulties persist, it is necessary to consult a doctor and do research to find out the causes of intestinal disorders.

What to eat and what foods to avoid

What to include in your diet help slow digestion? In principle, you can eat anything that does not cause bloating and heartburn, the main thing is to make meals too plentiful and high in protein and lipids. Other helpful tips:

• Eat a Balanced Diet, in which the nutrients will be divided equally between all meals, so as not to aggravate digestion.
• With exacerbation of digestive disorders, it may be helpful to reduce main meals and introduce two snacks in the middle and in the afternoon so that the load on the gastrointestinal tract is more evenly distributed.
• Avoid foods, which are difficult to digest, such as fried and fatty meats, the types of fish mentioned above, fats that slow down the emptying of the stomach and cause a feeling of heaviness.
• Give up flour, milk and dairy products, in case of intolerance to these products.
• When digestive problems due to reflux it may be useful to exclude garlic, onions, spicy foods from the diet.
• If you are suffering from flatulence, avoid cruciferous vegetables.
• Refrain from alcohol to speed up gastric emptying and from smoking to reduce burning and acidity.
• Maintain the correct weight- this reduces pressure on the stomach, especially when you sleep, so you can reduce episodes of reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus.

Strategy - food diary

To find out which foods cause digestive problems, you must learn to recognize the signals our body sends. In this light, it is useful to keep a food diary in the following form:

By completing this chart every day for a week, it will be easier for you to understand which foods cause digestive problems, including when to eat them.

Natural remedies - herbal teas and tablets.

To improve digestion, we can use natural herbs in the form of teas or chewable tablets, which should be taken before meals two or three times a day. Herbs that help us digest food better:

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V modern world Constant stress, processed foods, antibiotics and chemicals in food, many people suffer from poor digestion. Bloating after eating, constipation, heartburn and gas in the intestines are symptoms of poor digestion that everyone knows about. But there are many other symptoms that indicate that you have digestive problems - from brittle nails to arthritis - these are signs to be aware of.

Bad breath

If you're suffering from bad breath that won't go away no matter how often or how hard you brush your teeth, then it might be worth looking deeper into the cause, all the way down to your digestive system. Gastroenterologists may suggest that fishy breath indicates kidney problems, and fruity breath indicates diabetes. This odor is caused by an imbalance of good/bad bacteria in the gut, and so after eating sweets, the odor can be noticeably stronger as these bacteria feed on sugar. Disruption of the digestive system, such as reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is also a cause of bad breath. Recommendation: Take probiotics and fermented foods to help your body digest food and improve gut bacteria. Taking probiotics will also change the flora in your mouth, which will reduce bad breath in no time.

Unpleasant body odor

Indigestion leads to the formation of malodorous chemicals in the intestines, which are then reabsorbed by the body and eliminated through the skin in the form of sweat. Since protein-rich foods (especially red meat) are poorly digested in the intestines, they can cause body odor as they take longer to transit through the digestive tract. Studies have shown that participants on a meat-free diet had a significantly more attractive, more pleasant, and less intense smell than participants who ate meat. If you notice an increase in body odor, especially after eating, then your digestive enzyme levels are likely lower than ideal. Avoid red meat and fatty foods, which can be more difficult to digest.

Tired after eating

If, after a heavy meal, you are drawn to sleep, then most likely your digestion can be considered sluggish. When the digestive system is stressed, the body is forced to devote its energy to the digestion and assimilation of food, causing you to feel tired. If you're overeating, your body will strain to keep you full and help your digestive system, and you'll feel sleepy. Reduce the amount of food and supplement the main meals with small snacks with healthy foods to reduce stress and give the body a rest. A short walk after a meal is great for improving digestion - plus the fresh air should give you a boost of energy. You can also try drinking a spoon apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before each meal, which helps the digestive system to cope with its duties.

Iron-deficiency anemia

You are anemic or diagnosed - a fairly common cause of iron deficiency in men and post-menopausal women. The gastrointestinal tract (both the stomach and intestines) is the part of the body that is responsible for the digestion of food. But there are usually no obvious symptoms of blood loss. In addition, insufficiency of stomach acid, which leads to poor digestion, is another cause of iron deficiency in the body. And digestive disorders, such as celiac disease, can lead to anemia due to a disruption in the body's ability to absorb nutrients from digested food.

Brittle nails

Brittle nails can be a good indicator that the stomach is not producing enough acid to digest food properly. This means that the body will not be able to get nutrients from foods such as protein, calcium and zinc - which are essential for strong nails and healthy hair. In traditional Chinese medicine, unhealthy nails and hair are considered a sure sign of poor digestion, as they reflect the ability of the gastrointestinal tract to process and digest nutrients. Dermatologists believe that digestive problems are one of the causes of ingrown toenails - and you probably thought it only happened because the shoes were too tight? In addition, iron deficiency (as mentioned above) can lead to thinning of the nail bed and the growth of concave, raised, or spoon-shaped nails.

Acne and other skin conditions

Many skin conditions (such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, or rosacea) actually start in the digestive tract. Therapists emphasize that many diseases that seem completely unrelated to the gut, including eczema and psoriasis, are actually caused by digestive problems. If you have dry or flaky skin, it could mean that your body is trying to digest fat because you have low levels of the enzyme lipase. Similarly, if digestion is impaired and foods are not processed properly, you will not be getting vitamins like A, K, and E needed for smooth, glowing skin. Vitamin A is a key factor in preventing acne. Not only does this vitamin repair the skin, it also strengthens the immune system, which will help the body fight the bacteria that causes acne inflammation. Vitamin K prevents acne, inflammation and accelerates healing; and the antioxidant properties of vitamin E are essential for clear and healthy skin. Low levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut can also lead to inflammation, which makes the skin look bumpy and worsens skin tone.

Food intolerances and allergies

Digestive problems are thought to be a major factor in the development of food allergies in children. Therefore, it is important not only to identify and avoid foods that cause an allergic reaction, but also to take steps to improve overall digestive health. Food intolerances can often be caused by a lack of certain digestive enzymes. For example, if there is a lack of the enzyme lactase, then the body is not able to absorb lactose from dairy products - and you get a diagnosis of lactose intolerance. Allergy and intolerance are not the same thing, although these concepts are interrelated, but these problems should be approached differently. You should consult with your doctor to determine what kind of reaction you have to a particular product, as an allergic reaction can be more dangerous than an intolerance.

Poor digestion wreaks havoc throughout the body, with many doctors leaning toward the view that poor digestion is a major factor in arthritis. Since digestive problems lead to inflammation in the body, inflammation can also affect the joints, causing pain in them. Therefore, medicine is now beginning to consider arthritis as a symptom of poor digestion. The connection between the two diseases has long been recognized in traditional Chinese medicine. Rheumatoid arthritis (or polyarthritis), a common autoimmune disease now increasingly associated with gut health and intestinal permeability. If foods and toxins can break the permeability of the intestinal tract and enter the body, then they can trigger its immune response, causing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as a host of other diseases such as celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. Today, research is focused on learning how autoimmune reactions of this kind can be prevented.

Difficulty maintaining weight

According to experts, weight loss can be a symptom of digestive problems due to the body's inability to fully receive nutrients. However, some digestive problems, including slow bowel movements, can lead to weight gain. Another observation from gastroenterologists is that patients suffering from acid reflux or stomach ulcers often eat to relieve pain temporarily. This helps because saliva and food neutralize the acid, but once the food has been digested, the pain returns and is even worse as acid production increases. Bloating caused by poor digestion or food intolerances, and even from medications taken to relieve the symptoms of poor digestion, can also be associated with weight gain.

Candidiasis

Candida is a type of yeast that lives naturally in the gastrointestinal tract. While we need a certain level of this yeast in the intestinal tract, problems arise if it begins to overgrow Candida. A fungal infection has many symptoms - and many of them are related to digestive function. And indigestion can contribute to the growth of a fungal infection. The acid produced in the digestive tract sterilizes the stomach by killing bacteria and yeast that may be ingested. Therefore, it is very important that the acidity of the stomach remains at an optimal level. However, poor digestion can lead to low levels of stomach acid, which allows bacteria and yeast to enter the intestines, where they multiply and cause health problems. In general, a healthy diet rich in whole foods, probiotics and fermented foods is the right way to ensure the health and full functioning of the digestive system. * * * While these symptoms alone do not necessarily indicate a digestive disorder, if you have identified several of them, it may be worth considering improving the functioning of the digestive tract. And a good idea is to see a doctor to diagnose and treat possible diseases. Additionally:

• Bowel dysfunction symptoms
• Gases in the stomach
• Symptoms of bowel disease in women

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Indigestion cannot be called an independent disease. Most likely, this is a symptom of a stomach ulcer, cholecystitis, or gallbladder pathology.

True, the situation does not change much from the fact that problems with food processing are only a manifestation of some serious illness.

Violation of the functioning of the stomach and intestines gives a person a lot of trouble.

Features of indigestion

Violation of the process of digestion of food in a different way is called dyspepsia. This medical term was coined back in the 19th century by an Australian pediatrician.

It turns out that digestive problems began to be experienced many years ago, but they became most acute relatively recently.

This is due to the habit of people to eat "on the go" or neglect healthy food, preferring smoked meats and fatty foods.

Improper nutrition turns into a deficiency of vitamins and poor absorption of food for a person.

Dyspepsia is not the name of the disease, as many mistakenly believe. Under this term is hidden a group of specific symptoms that appear as a result of indigestion in the intestines, stomach or other digestive organ.

Dyspepsia is usually divided into types, since pathology occurs for various reasons.

For example, depending on which "link" of the digestive system failed, the disease can be hepatic, gastric and intestinal.

If we consider the processes that provoked indigestion, then dyspepsia can be called fatty, fermentative or putrefactive.

Most people are not serious about indigestion, and the symptoms of the disease are very unpleasant. Usually problems with food processing are expressed in chronic diarrhea.

If diarrhea appeared as a result of a metabolic disorder, then anemia is added to the digestive upset, that is, a lack of iron, dystrophy or other painful conditions that make it difficult for the body to recover.

Acute indigestion is also manifested by some other symptoms that can occur both individually and simultaneously.

These include difficulty with bowel movements, belching of air, a constant feeling of heaviness and rapid saturation of the body, regardless of whether the portion of the food eaten was large or small.

In addition to these symptoms, a person's well-being can be worsened by a burning sensation in the chest, stabbing or aching pain in the stomach, nausea and vomiting.

Digestive problems give rise to night blindness, that is, the inability to see objects in the dark, irritability and pain in the head.

A person suffering from malfunctions in the digestive system may become pale and suffer from swelling.

Another symptom of poor functioning of the stomach and other digestive organs is a deterioration in blood clotting.

Causes of malfunction of the gastrointestinal tract

According to gastroenterologists, indigestion is most often associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease or stomach ulcers.

Less commonly, doctors discover such causes of digestive disorders as cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, cancer of the digestive organ or pancreas.

Functional indigestion, the symptoms of which appear after eating stale or unpleasant-tasting food, may occur due to the following problems:

• mental trauma, nervous strain, severe stress or depression;
• non-compliance with the diet, that is, irregular meals, snacks at night and the use of large portions of dishes;
• addiction to alcohol and tobacco smoking;
• the activity of Helicobacter pylori, a harmful bacterium that multiplies in the mucous membrane of the digestive organs (a common cause of indigestion in children);
• heat or other adverse weather conditions.

Dyspepsia is experienced when the stomach and duodenum lose control of the nervous system.

As a result, indigestion becomes a consequence of the reflux of the contents of the initial section of the small intestine into the stomach cavity.

Because of this, food moves slowly through the digestive tract, and “plugs” are observed at the transition point of the stomach into the intestines, which means that digestion is disturbed.

Indigestion may be associated with the habit of quickly eating food, not paying due attention to chewing each piece of food.

Because of this, little juice enters the organs for processing products, which is why food does not mix well with enzymes and is not fully absorbed by the body.

The constant desire of a person to eat tightly and exercise immediately after leaving the table lead to the same result.

Even non-steroidal drugs that are taken to eliminate inflammation can harm the work of the stomach and intestines.

The digestive tract often does not function properly after eating certain foods that cause increased gas production.

Another "enemies" of the digestive system are carbonated water and caffeinated drinks.

The liquid, saturated with gases, contains sugar and carbon dioxide, which makes the stomach swell. Coffee irritates the gastric mucosa and promotes the production of stress hormones in the body.

Faced with malfunctions in the work of the stomach and the entire digestive system, you need to drink plenty of fluids. We are talking about drinking artesian or non-carbonated mineral water.

Even simple boiled water and herbal tea without sugar, brewed from chamomile flowers or mint leaves, can be useful in violation of the functioning of the stomach and intestines.

But in order to eliminate indigestion in children or adults, one must not only drink plenty of water, but also eat right.

As soon as diarrhea, nausea and other symptoms of impaired functioning of the stomach appear, it is required to refuse solid food for several days.

When the digestive organs have a rest, it will be possible to include a decoction of rice or oatmeal in the diet, which will help the stomach and intestines to work in the usual way.

In the future, the diet of a person affected by putrefactive dyspepsia should be composed of foods high in carbohydrates. Being treated for an ailment that caused fermentation in the stomach, you should eat protein foods.

In order for the digestive organs to work as they should, the patient needs a diet that excludes canned food, smoked meats, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, marinades and generously seasoned dishes.

A child who has recently suffered from nausea, heartburn, diarrhea and other symptoms of impaired digestion should not receive sweets from their parents.

At this time, it is better to eat low-fat vegetable soups, boiled fish and cereals that are good for the stomach. In addition to them, a diet to improve digestion may include juices, weak tea and rye bread.

Functional disorders of the digestive system in children and adults are usually eliminated with drugs containing RNA molecules or their complexes that catalyze chemical reactions in the body (Mezim or Creon).

They are essential for healing common cause the appearance of dyspepsia is considered precisely the lack of enzymes.

Together with these medications, it is supposed to take medicines that fight the disease, the symptom of which was poor digestion.

Treatment of the stomach and intestines, if enzyme deficiency has become the cause of their disruption, is based on the intake of prokinetics, antispasmodics, probiotics and adsorbents.

The problem associated with poor digestion and flatulence is recommended to be eliminated with Espumizan or Pancreoflat. Constipation can be treated with Dufalac, a laxative with lactulose.

Folk remedies that improve digestion

Acute digestive disorders in young children can be eliminated by making baths with linden blossom. This method allows you to save the child from stabbing pain in the intestines.

To prepare a remedy to improve the functioning of the digestive system, you need to pour 9 tablespoons of lime blossom with a liter of boiling water, boil and insist for an hour.

The finished medicine to normalize digestion should be poured into a bath filled with warm water. In it, a child whose intestines do not work well is supposed to be kept for 10-15 minutes.

Digestive organs can be treated with elecampane infusion, which is prepared from 1 tsp. finely chopped roots medicinal plant and a glass of boiled, but not hot water.

The remedy is supposed to insist for 8 hours, filter and take 3 times a day. At one time, you should drink at least 1/4 cup. It is allowed to be treated with infusion of elecampane for 2 weeks.

Another useful remedy for dyspepsia can be made from blackberry root. The ingredient (10 g) is required to be poured with half a liter of water and boiled until ½ of the liquid has evaporated from the pan.

The resulting broth must be filtered and mixed with red wine in a ratio of 1: 1. It is recommended to drink a remedy from the blackberry root every 3 hours in a tablespoon when the digestive system cannot cope with its task.

Since a diet that involves the use of herbal teas brings great benefits to the stomach, you can use the collection of plantain, cinquefoil and knotweed to eliminate dyspepsia.

The ingredients must be taken in a ratio of 2: 1: 1, respectively. Herbs should be poured with 2 cups of boiling water and insisted for at least half an hour. Strained infusion is advised to take 20 minutes before each meal.

To stop bothering constipation, which disrupts digestion and the normal functioning of the intestines, it is allowed to use an enema.

But in this way it is better for older people to eliminate problems with the digestive organs than for children or adults. The latter are more suitable for such remedies as infusions of wormwood, mint or chamomile.

Suppose, in order to prepare a medicine from bitter wormwood, you need to brew a spoonful of herbs with a glass of boiling water and insist.

The resulting remedy for the normalization of digestion is recommended to drink a little before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

So, in order to put the work of the stomach and other digestive organs in order, it is required to identify the cause of dyspepsia.

Depending on the disease that has disrupted the process of food processing, doctors prescribe a diet and medications that improve and facilitate digestion.

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Dyspepsia, this term is used by doctors in the broad sense of the word and includes most of the subjective manifestations of various diseases of the digestive system, resulting from a violation of the digestive processes. It is characterized by a feeling of pain in the abdomen, excessive gas formation in the intestines, as well as a number of other manifestations (belching, swallowing disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, and others). Dyspepsia is a collective term for digestive disorders of a functional nature arising from insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes or poor nutrition. There are fermentative, putrefactive and fatty dyspepsia. Fermentative dyspepsia is associated with overuse eating carbohydrates (sugar, honey, flour products,
fruits, grapes, peas, beans, cabbage, etc.), as well as fermentation drinks (kvass), as a result of which conditions are created in the intestines for the development of fermentative flora. The cause of putrefactive dyspepsia may be the predominant consumption of protein foods, especially lamb, pork meat, which is digested more slowly in the intestines. Sometimes putrefactive dyspepsia occurs due to the use of stale meat products in food. Fatty dyspepsia is caused by excessive consumption of slowly digested, especially refractory, fats (pork, mutton). Dyspepsia may accompany gastritis, pancreatitis.

Symptoms of dyspepsia.

Fermentative dyspepsia is manifested by bloating, rumbling in the intestines, the release of a large amount of gases, frequent, slightly colored liquid frothy stools with a sour smell. Putrid dyspepsia is also manifested by diarrhea, but the color of the stool is richly dark, the smell is putrid. Due to general intoxication with decay products, loss of appetite, weakness, and decreased performance are not uncommon. With fatty dyspepsia, stools are light, plentiful, with a greasy sheen.

Treatment of dyspepsia.

The main role in the treatment of dyspepsia is played by the normalization of nutrition. Fasting is usually prescribed for 1-1.5 days, then with putrefactive dyspepsia in the daily diet, an increase in the amount of carbohydrates is necessary, with fermentative dyspepsia - proteins (simultaneously reduce the amount of low molecular weight carbohydrates). With fatty dyspepsia, it is necessary to limit the intake of fats, especially refractory ones, of animal origin. It is necessary to treat the underlying disease that led to dyspepsia. Drug therapy includes enzyme preparations.

Treatment of digestive disorders with folk remedies, herbs

Digestion is the process of mechanical and chemical processing of food, as a result of which nutrients are absorbed and assimilated by the body, and decay products and undigested products are removed from it. Digestion is the initial stage of metabolism. A person receives with food energy and all the necessary substances for the renewal and growth of tissues. However, the proteins, fats and carbohydrates contained in food, as well as vitamins and mineral salts, are foreign substances for the body and cannot be absorbed by its cells. First, these substances must be converted into smaller molecules that are soluble in water and lack specificity. This process takes place in the digestive tract and is called digestion. The causes of indigestion are insufficient secretion of gastric juice or a violation of the evacuation of contents due to a pathological process in any organ of the digestive system. Manifestations of indigestion: appetite disorder, feeling of heaviness, fullness in the epigastric region, nausea, sometimes vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, bloating, colicky or aching girdle pain, headaches, irritability.

Folk remedies and herbs in the treatment of digestive disorders:

2 teaspoons of dry crushed buds of black poplar (black poplar) are poured into 1-1.5 cups of boiling water, incubated for 15 minutes and filtered. Drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day. You can also use tincture: 1-2 teaspoons of raw materials are poured into 1/2 cup of 40% alcohol, insisted for 7 days and filtered. Take 20 drops of tincture 3 times a day.

10 g of blackberry root is boiled in 1/2 liter of water until half of the volume of liquid is evaporated. The broth is filtered and mixed with the same amount of aged red wine. Take 1 tablespoon every 3 hours for sluggish digestion.

A mixture of blueberry leaves (2 tablespoons) and calendula officinalis flowers (1 tablespoon) is steamed in 1 liter of boiling water, drunk 2/3 cup 3 times a day.

3-4 g of chopped celery root is poured into 1 liter of water, insisted for 8 hours, filtered. Take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. You can use other recipes: a) 1 tablespoon of seeds is poured into 2 cups of cold boiled water, insisted for 2 hours and filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day; b) fresh juice from the roots drink 1-2 teaspoons 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

To improve digestion, especially after heavy feasts with fatty foods, take cumin with marjoram. To prepare a medicinal decoction, pour a glass of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of ground cumin and marjoram seeds, let it brew for 15 minutes and drink 2 times a day for 1/2 cup.

The following mixture normalizes all metabolic processes well: honey - 625 g, aloe - 375 g, red wine - 675 g. Grind aloe in a meat grinder (do not water for 5 days before cutting). To mix everything. Take the first 5 days, 1 teaspoon, and then 1 tablespoon 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals. Duration of admission - from 2 weeks to 1.5 months.

100 g of barley with 4-5 pears are boiled in 1 liter of water over low heat for 20 minutes, cooled, filtered and used as a remedy for belching.

To normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, drink an infusion of elecampane. Grind the rhizome and roots of this plant and pour 1 teaspoon with a glass of boiled cooled water. Leave for 8 hours to infuse under the lid. Strain and drink 1/4 cup 3-4 times daily 20 minutes before meals for at least 2 weeks.

Two tablespoons of the mixture (calamus rhizome - 1 part, buckthorn bark - 3 parts, mint leaves - 2 parts, nettle leaves - 2 parts, dandelion root - 1 part, valerian root - 1 part) brew with 2 cups of boiling water, boil for 10 minutes and strain. Drink 1/2 cup in the morning and evening.

10 g of fennel fruits are poured into a glass of boiling water, heated in a water bath for 15 minutes, cooled to room temperature, filtered and the volume of the resulting infusion is adjusted to 200 ml. This amount is drunk in equal portions throughout the day from indigestion.

In old age, it is necessary to give an enema at least once a week, even if the stomach is working normally, because a short-term retention of feces in the intestines can, without showing any pain, poison the body. It is also very good to drink on an empty stomach infusions of herbs - mint, chamomile or wormwood. It is very useful and helps to improve digestion.

The following collection will help regulate bowel activity and get rid of pain. Mix 15 g of fennel fruits and calamus rhizomes, 20 g of valerian roots and mint leaves and 30 g of chamomile. Pour 10 g of the mixture with a glass of boiling water and hold in a closed enamel bowl in a water bath for 15 minutes. Bring the resulting volume to the original and start taking after 45 minutes. Drink 3/4 cup 3 times a day after meals. The decoction relieves inflammation, normalizes digestion. The pain will stop after 2 weeks.

With intestinal colic, increased gas formation and colitis, a decoction of yarrow, sage, mint and chamomile is recommended in equal proportions. A teaspoon of the mixture is brewed with boiling water, like tea, insisted for half an hour under the lid and drunk 1/2 cup 2-3 times a day.

With intestinal colic, take an infusion of wormwood, or Chernobyl. Pour a teaspoon of herbs with a glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes, then strain. Take a tablespoon before meals 3-4 times a day.

Two tablespoons of a mixture of knotweed grass - 1 part, goose cinquefoil herb - 1 part, plantain leaves - 2 parts, brew 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 30-40 minutes, strain. Drink half a glass 4 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

To relieve intestinal spasms and intestinal colic, baths with lime blossom are recommended: 8–9 handfuls of lime blossom, brew 1 liter of hot water, boil, let it brew and pour into a hot bath. Lime blossom also has an antibacterial effect. The duration of the bath is no more than 15 minutes.

With persistent hiccups, Russian doctors prescribed a decoction of the fruits (seeds) of dill. In addition, it improves digestion, soothes coughs, and is used for flatulence. Pour a tablespoon of seeds with a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour, and then strain. Take a tablespoon 4-5 times a day 15 minutes before meals. The decoction also has a mild diuretic and lactogenic effect.

Rhizome with roots of valerian officinalis, peppermint herb, chamomile flowers and herb, calendula officinalis flowers mixed equally. Pour a tablespoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water overnight in a thermos, strain. Take 1/3 cup half an hour after meals 3 times a day with bloating (flatulence).

Two teaspoons of a mixture of buckthorn bark - 2 parts, anise fruit - 2 parts, yarrow herb - 1 part, mustard seeds - 2 parts, licorice root - 3 parts, brew 1 cup boiling water, boil for 10 minutes and strain. Drink half a glass in the morning and in the evening as a tea that regulates bowel activity.

Cleansing the intestines from old fecal matter and poisons

Pour into a syringe or enema 0.5 liters of hot water, hot enough to withstand the hand. Enter water with an enema into the rectum, hold for a few minutes and get rid of it. Carry out the procedure at night.

The next evening, repeat the same thing, but take 1 liter of water already.

Then skip one evening, and take 1.5 liters of hot water the next.

Then skip another 2 days, and on the third evening increase the dose of hot water to 2 liters. After 2 days after such a cleansing, natural urges will return. Repeat this procedure once a month. After cleaning, start drinking water daily for 10-12 glasses.

Golden rules of nutrition (according to V. A. Ivanchenko)

Fresh eating. It is better not to leave cooked food for long-term storage, as fermentation and decay processes begin to occur in it. Cook as much as needed for at least two meals.

Raw food diet. Raw plants contain the greatest life-giving force, they increase the rate of metabolic processes. When preparing the first and second courses, put the vegetables only at the end of cooking and let them get a little tired.

Variety and balance in nutrition. The more different foods included in the diet, the more physiologically active substances enters the body.

A certain alternation of products. You can not eat one dish or product for a long time.

Seasonality of food. In spring and summer, you need to increase the amount of plant foods. In the cold season, add food rich in proteins and fats to the diet.

Food restriction. Less efficient, more prone to fatigue and disease are those who eat a lot.

Get the most out of your food. Sitting at the table, do not sort things out, do not read, but chew food thoroughly.

certain food combinations. With unfavorable food combinations, increased fermentation and rotting of food and intoxication with the resulting harmful substances develop in the intestines (for example, protein and fatty foods should be distinguished, milk should be consumed separately from other products, etc.).

These folk remedies and recipes will help restore digestive function in case of poor digestion, but be sure to consider contraindications when taking herbs.