gastrointestinal disorders

Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux involves dietary changes, lifestyle, use of medications and, in more severe cases, surgery to correct the problem. Symptoms of reflux, such as heartburn or regurgitation, usually go away with proper treatment of the disease, decreasing pain, burning and discomfort of the patient

The treatment for hemorrhoids can be done with progestogen-prescribed analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain and discomfort, such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, ointments such as Proctyl or Ultraproct, or surgery in the most severe cases where hemorrhoids become " prey "in the anus, for example

Gastrostomy, also known as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy or PEG, consists of placing a small flexible tube, known as a tube, from the skin, directly to the stomach, to allow feeding in cases in which the oral route can not be used. Thus, the placement of a gastrostomy is usually used in cases of: AVC; Cerebral hemorrhage; Cerebral palsy; Tumors in the throat; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Severe difficulty to swallow

To eliminate small stones in the kidneys and prevent them from forming, it is important to drink at least 2.5 liters of water a day and take care of food, such as avoiding excessive consumption of meat and reducing salt consumption. There are 4 types of kidney stones: calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite and cystine, and each type requires different care in food

When the individual is not identified early with Phenylketonuria, food poisoning can generate serious consequences such as: Delay in psychomotor development; Little brain development; Microcephaly; Hyperactivity; Behavioral disorders; Decreased IQ; Severe mental deficiency; Convulsions and Tremors. Over time, if the child is not properly treated, there may be difficulty sitting, walking, behavioral disorders, speech and intellectual development are severely affected, and there may be depression, ataxia, and epilepsy

The burning sensation in the stomach and throat is usually caused by poor digestion and reflux, which is when the contents in the stomach eventually rise up the esophagus causing this discomfort, which tends to get worse at bedtime. This is common both in the beginning and the end of pregnancy, but there are some simple strategies that help to relieve the feeling of heartburn and burning

Rectal prolapse occurs when the inner part of the rectum, which is the final region of the intestine, is externalized through the anus, so that it is visible outside the body. It happens in a partial way, when only the mucosal lining layer of the intestine is exposed, or total, when all its layers are exteriorized

The liver cyst is a fluid-filled cavity, like a kind of "bubble" in the organ, usually filled by fluid, which normally produces no symptoms or any change in the body. Most of the time, it is not serious and is also not a sign of cancer, however, in some cases, the cyst can be dangerous, especially if they increase in size over time

To treat liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, for example, it is usually necessary to follow guidelines such as rest, medications prescribed by the doctor, surgery, diet indicated by the nutritionist and the practice of physical exercise regularly or physical therapy if you can not practice exercise

Treatment for gallbladder or bile duct cancer may include surgery for gallbladder removal, as well as radiotherapy and chemotherapy sessions, which can be targeted to when the cancer has metastases, which means the disease has spread to other areas of the body. body. The treatment should be guided by an oncologist and usually varies according to the type, degree of tumor development and patient's symptoms, and is usually performed at Institutes of Oncology, such as INCA, for example

Internal hemorrhoids are dilated veins inside the rectum that are not seen in the anus, and in most cases, they are only discovered when there is live red blood in the stool or toilet tissue upon defecation. In addition, it can cause itching and discomfort in the anus that makes it difficult to go to the bathroom

The presence of constant heartburn can be a consequence of a more serious problem, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux or gastritis, or due to factors such as wrong feeding, nervousness or wearing very tight clothes, which end up harming the digestion of food. In addition, it is important to remember that in women, heartburn can be a symptom of pregnancy

Heartburn, also known as heartburn, can be cured or easily avoided with some simple solutions, which include taking an anti-acid medicine or taking some home-made measures, such as making small meals or avoiding greasy foods and fizzy drinks. This symptom is the burning sensation located in the stomach or chest, caused by conditions such as poor digestion or by diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux, gastritis or gastric ulcer, for example, and may be accompanied by a feeling of poor taste in the mouth, nausea or belching constant

Barrett's esophagus is a type of esophageal lesion caused by repeated episodes of gastroesophageal reflux, and its treatment is usually done as a medication that decreases acidity in the stomach, preferably guided by a gastroenterologist. The main include: Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Lanzoprazole or Esomeprazole , for example, classified as inhibitors of the proton pump, and are the most effective; Ranitidine or Cimetidine , for example, classified as histamine 2 receptor antagonists, also very useful and cheaper

Bowel transplantation is a type of surgery in which the doctor replaces a person's small intestine with a healthy gut from a donor. Generally, this type of transplant is necessary when there is a serious problem in the intestine, which prevents the correct absorption of nutrients or when the intestine no longer presents any type of movement, putting at risk the life of the person

Flatulence in pregnancy is a very common problem because in pregnancy digestion slows down, making it easier to produce gas. This happens due to the increase in the hormone progesterone, which relaxes the muscles, including the muscles of the digestive system. This problem becomes worse at the end of pregnancy because it is when the uterus fills most of the abdomen by exerting pressure on the intestine, further delaying digestion, but some pregnant women may experience this discomfort even at the beginning or middle of gestation

Hepatic steatosis, also known as liver fat, is a common problem, which can occur at any stage of life, but occurs mainly in people over 50 years of age. In general, it does not cause symptoms and can have several causes, the most common being excessive alcohol consumption and metabolic changes such as abdominal obesity, diabetes and insulin resistance, and therefore, its treatment is done with changes in diet, physical activity and control of diseases such as diabetes and high cholesterol

Stool transplantation is a form of treatment that allows the transfer of feces from a healthy person to another with bowel-related diseases, especially in cases of pseudomembranous colitis caused by infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria , and by inflammatory bowel disease, such as the disease of Crohn's disease, being also a promise in the treatment of other diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome, obesity and even autism, for example

Diverticulosis, or diverticular disease, is a bowel disease characterized by the formation of diverticula, which are small pockets, in the lining of the intestine. Diverticula are formed when points in the wall of the intestine are fragile, and end up being projected to the outside due to intestinal contractions

An abdominal hernia is characterized by a bulging of some organ of the belly out of the body that generally does not cause symptoms, but can cause pain, swelling and redness in the place, especially when there is an incarceration or twisting of the organs that are within the hernia . This hernia can appear in people of any age by genetic weakening of the wall that covers the abdomen, or after some effort, such as coughing or lifting an excessive weight, and is therefore more common in the groin and navel, or even even after surgery at that location