Digestive diseases can range from mild to severe and can have a significant impact on daily life. Common digestive disorders include Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer, lactose intolerance, and hiatal hernia. Chronic diarrhea and constipation are two of the most common digestive disorders.
Chronic Diarrhea
Chronic diarrhea is generally defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week for three weeks or more.It can also be the case that the stools are watery and difficult to control. The cause of chronic diarrhea can be difficult to diagnose, but it can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection in the intestine, such as E. coli or salmonella, or rotavirus or norovirus. Treatment for chronic diarrhea can begin with over-the-counter remedies, such as stool softeners and fiber supplements.
Adding more fluids to your diet, that is, water, can help. If these remedies don't provide relief, your doctor may recommend some type of exercise to strengthen the muscles that move stools through the intestines.
Chronic Constipation
Chronic constipation is generally defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week for three weeks or more. It can also be the case that the stools are hard and difficult to evacuate. The cause of chronic constipation can be difficult to diagnose, but it can be caused by dehydration, lack of fiber in the diet, certain medications and health problems that can slow down the digestive system.Treatment for the condition can begin with over-the-counter remedies, such as stool softeners and fiber supplements. If they don't provide relief, your doctor may recommend some type of exercise to strengthen the muscles that move stools through the intestines.
Gallstones
The gallbladder is a small sac that stores bile, which the body uses during digestion. Gallstones are small stones that form in the gallbladder. In most cases, a person may not know that they have gallstones since they usually don't cause any symptoms.However, people may have symptoms if gallstones form in front of an opening in the gallbladder. Gallstone treatment may include surgical removal of the gallbladder or a procedure in which a health professional will remove gallstones from the bile duct. While gallstones often don't cause any symptoms, they can lead to serious complications.
Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease is an autoimmune condition that causes the body to attack the intestinal lining if a person eats foods that contain gluten. Unlike non-celiac gluten sensitivity, celiac disease is a serious condition that can damage the intestines if left untreated.The main treatment for celiac disease is to follow a gluten-free diet. The sooner doctors can diagnose celiac disease, the sooner they can recommend dietary and medicinal treatment options.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is long-term inflammation in the digestive tract. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are two of the most common types of IBD. Digestive disorders affect the organs of the digestive system including the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, liver and pancreas among others.Digestive disorders are a group of conditions that occur when the digestive system doesn't work as it should.People who have recurrent symptoms of digestive disorders should contact a doctor for evaluation.
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