gastrointestinal disorders

Megacolon is the dilatation of the large intestine, accompanied by difficulty in eliminating feces and gases, caused by lesions in the nerve endings of the intestine. It can be a consequence of a congenital disease of the baby, known as Hirschsprung's disease, or can be acquired throughout life due to Chagas disease, for example

To alleviate the symptoms of Dumping Syndrome such as nausea and diarrhea, for example, it is crucial to make a poor diet on foods such as bread, potatoes or pasta rich in carbohydrates throughout the day, use medicines to reduce discomfort such as Acarbose under prescription and, in more severe cases, surgery may be necessary in the esophagus

The anal fissure is a small wound that appears in the anus, like a cut that is located at the entrance of the anus and causes symptoms such as pain, discomfort, small bleeding and ardent burning. Generally, this type of fissures is caused by the passage of very dry and hard stools, which dilate the sphincter, causing the injury

Treatment for acute diverticulitis is done with a liquid diet or fasting, in addition to using antibiotics, such as Metronidazole and Ciprofloxacin, to decrease inflammation and infection in the large intestine. This treatment may even be performed at home, however, when there is a complicated crisis of diverticulitis, with abscess formation, fistula, or bowel obstruction, for example, drainage of secretion or withdrawal surgery may be necessary

Acute diverticulitis is inflammation and infection of the diverticula, which are small folds or sacs that arise in the walls of the intestine, especially in the last portion of the colon. These diverticula usually appear in adults over 40 years of age and do not cause symptoms, and this condition is called diverticulosis

To live well with diverticulitis it is important to ensure the proper functioning of the intestine by keeping it regulated so as to prevent diverticula, which are pouches that form in the intestine, inflaming, giving rise to acute diverticulitis, which in addition to painful can have serious complications, and surgical treatment may be necessary

The diet for gases has to be rich in water-rich and easily digested vegetables such as lettuce, apple and tomato, which help in the proper functioning of the intestine and cause the intestinal flora to produce less gas, thereby reducing discomfort and pain abdominal. In addition, it is recommended to ingestion of 1

Certolizumab pegol is an immunosuppressive substance that reduces the response of the immune system, more specifically of a messenger protein that is responsible for inflammation. Thus, it is able to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthritis

Treatment for cystitis can be done with the use of antibiotics prescribed by the doctor, but home remedies with diuretic properties also achieve good results. Some examples of remedies for cystitis are: Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin, Amoxicillin, Doxycycline and Sulfamethozol-trimethoprim. See other examples here

Uncut surgery to heal hemorrhoids, also known as THD surgery - Transanal hemorrhoidal surgery, is indicated to treat grade 2, 3 or 4 external hemorrhoids. This surgery can be performed without cuts, causing no pain and recovery after surgery is usually rapid. In many cases this surgery may represent a cure for the disease, and it is unlikely that hemorrhoids will return and can be performed in Brazil in hospitals in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, for example.

Treatment for internal hemorrhoids can be done with the use of hemorrhoid ointments such as Ultraproct or Hemovirtus, and analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, allied to home-made measures such as 15-year 20 minutes with warm water, high fiber diet or intake of about 2 liters of water per day, for example

To end hemorrhoids you should increase fiber intake, which improves intestinal transit and facilitates bowel movement, as well as reducing the consumption of foods rich in sugar and fat. It is also important to use own pillows for hemorrhoids and, when necessary, medicines like Proctosan, which decrease pain and inflammation

The best strategy to combat diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics is to take probiotics, a food supplement easily found in the pharmacy, which contains bacteria that regulate bowel functioning. However, it is also important to adjust the food, avoiding raw foods, difficult to digest and strong condiments

Cirrhosis has no cure because it is a progressive disease where the liver is destroyed bit by bit, but replacing the diseased liver with another through a liver transplant may represent the cure of the disease. Liver cirrhosis is characterized by slow destruction of liver tissue and constant scar formation

To combat bad digestion one should take teas and juices that facilitate the digestion of food and, when necessary, take medicines to protect the stomach and accelerate the intestinal transit, making it decrease the sensation of full stomach. Poor digestion can be caused by excess food in the meal or by foods with too much fat or sugar, and when left untreated, this problem can lead to diseases such as reflux and gastritis

Yellowish stools may be the result of problems like intestinal infection, poor digestion, celiac disease or due to a high fat diet. Observing the color, shape, and smell of feces is important in identifying health problems, as they change according to how the bowel and other organs work. The following are the main causes of the appearance of yellowish stools

Dysentery is an inflammation of the intestine that can be caused by an infection caused by bacteria, protozoa, worms, viral infection or ingestion of some chemical, and the most common cause of dysentery is the ingestion of contaminated food. Symptoms of dysentery Dysentery manifests itself through symptoms such as: Diarrhea; Blood in stool; Nausea; Vomit, which may contain blood; Lack of appetite; Tiredness and Intestinal cramps

Intestinal polyps can be caused by factors such as a high-fat diet over several years, obesity, excessive consumption of tobacco or alcohol, or it may be a hereditary problem that arises in Lynch or Gardner syndromes, for example, is more frequent to appear from the 50 years. To treat bowel polyps it is necessary to go to the proctologist and have a colonoscopy, which is a test that allows you to see the intestine and remove the polyps immediately

Enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine that can worsen and affect the stomach, causing gastroenteritis, or the large intestine, leading to the appearance of colitis. The causes of enteritis may be the consumption of foods or drinks contaminated with bacteria such as Salmonella , viruses or parasites; some medicines like ibuprofen or naproxen; use of cocaine; radiotherapy or autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn's disease

The villous or tubulo-villous adenomatous intestinal polyps may become cancer, however, not everyone will undergo this transformation. There is a greater risk of developing colorectal cancer in sessile polyps, which are flat and have more than 1 cm in diameter, and the larger the size, the greater the risk