Common types of bowel disorders

A bowel disorder is a condition that affects the function and absorption of food by the digestive system. This phenomenon causes abnormal symptoms: abdominal pain, change in defecation time, number of bowel movements... making patients feel uncomfortable.

Dysbiosis is caused by a disorder in the large intestine, which can cause abdominal pain with constipation or diarrhea.
The main function of the large intestine is to absorb water and push stool out through peristalsis - the final stage in the process of digesting food from the small intestine to the large intestine. In people with bowel dysfunction, bowel movements caused by spasms will be abnormal: excessive sphincter will cause diarrhea, and conversely, slow or less sphincter will lead to constipation. Abnormal bowel movements can cause abdominal pain or an immediate urge to go to the bathroom.
Common types of defecation disorders include:
Flatulence: bloating, indigestion, palpable abdominal distension, continuous belching, excessive farting, bad breath. Abdominal pain: abdominal pain of varying severity and severity. Constipation: defecation less than 3 times / week or difficult defecation, hard, dry stools, pain during defecation and sometimes gastrointestinal disorders with bloody stools. Diarrhea: passing loose, watery stools more than 3 times a day. When diarrhea is much or prolonged, it is easy to lose water and electrolytes, if not treated promptly, it can lead to cardiovascular collapse and death.

Symptoms of dyspepsia can be caused by one of the following factors:
Food: Although an association between food allergies or lactose intolerance and bowel disorders has not been clearly established. , but in some people, eating certain foods can cause severe upset stomach or bowel problems Stress or psychological problems such as depression Hormonal changes, such as due to menstrual cycle Gastrointestinal infections such as salmonella Side effects from antibiotics Genetics.

The most common symptom is pain or discomfort in the abdomen, the pain can cause the patient to have the following signs:
Pain improves after you have a bowel movement Frequency of bowel movements Change your stool symptoms abnormal, unlike before. Other symptoms of defecation may include: an urgent need to have a bowel movement, but not emptying stools. These symptoms recur on a daily, monthly, or even yearly basis.
The patient may have had a bowel disorder if the symptoms occurred during:
Having symptoms at least three times a month for the past 3 months The first symptoms started within the last 6 months. Although many people suffer from this disease, very few people go to the doctor for examination and treatment in the first place. The disease if left for a long time can lead to dangerous diseases related to the digestive tract such as colitis, colon cancer.
Therefore, if you experience symptoms and within the time period stated above, you need to see a doctor immediately to eliminate bad complications, affecting your health.

Currently, at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital, gastrointestinal endoscopy is used to accurately diagnose digestive disorders or bowel disorders at all ages.
Vinmec Times City International General Hospital is equipped with synchronous medical equipment such as the most modern flexible endoscopic system of Olympus Japan - The world's leading quality manufacturer . Along with that, the wire system and tools used during endoscopy are treated with absolute sterility according to international standards to avoid the risk of infection. The foot pedal irrigation system helps the doctor to take the initiative in irrigating the patient's gastrointestinal tract.
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