In order to maintain all life processes, a person needs energy. We take it from food. In order for food to turn into energy and provide the body with all the necessary substances, there is a gastrointestinal tract. Here, primary processing, digestion of food and disposal of its remains take place. Needless to say, any diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can greatly ruin a person’s life. It includes many organs and components, and therefore any violation can seriously affect the digestive processes and seriously harm health. The supply of other organs and systems with necessary substances depends on the correctness and efficiency of the digestive processes, so diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can result in a variety of problems. In order to understand exactly what problems may arise, it is necessary to understand how the digestive system works, what components it consists of, and what disorders at what stage can cause diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Detailed description of the study
Oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal tract occur when a genetic predisposition is combined with unfavorable environmental factors. For some forms of cancer, genetic mutations are more significant.
The presence of certain mutations contributes to the development of MUTYH-associated familial adenomatous polyposis. This is a condition in which 10 to 100 polyps are detected in the large intestine. Along with this, the growth of polyps is often observed in the stomach. These neoplasms have a high potential for malignancy, which increases the risk of developing intestinal and stomach cancer.
MUTYH-associated familial adenomatous polyposis is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, that is, for the mutation to be clinically manifest, it must affect both parental copies of the genes (homozygous mutation). It is present in 1 in 10,000 people. The formation of polyps usually does not cause any symptoms until they develop into carcinoma (cancer) through a sequence of mutations in colon cells.
Bowel cancer can be manifested by changes in stool (constipation or diarrhea) for no apparent reason, frequent bloating and excess gas. In addition, there is pain along the colon, and occasionally blood can be seen in the stool. Gastric cancer is characterized by a long asymptomatic course. Smoking and infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori are risk factors for this disease, along with genetic predisposition. In most cases, stomach cancer is detected already at the stage of metastasis. Symptoms of this disease include decreased appetite, discomfort and pain in the upper abdomen, a feeling of rapid satiety with food and heaviness in the stomach.
With cancer of the stomach and colon, complaints such as aversion to food, general weakness, and increased fatigue are common. This is due to inflammation emanating from the tumor, as well as a decrease in hemoglobin levels - anemia. Outwardly, the person looks pale and significantly thinner.
Strategies for the prevention and early detection of gastrointestinal cancers and precancerous conditions are being developed throughout the world. Among them is an assessment of the genetic risk of stomach and intestinal cancer. Identification of certain mutations allows us to confirm the presence of hereditary MUTYH-associated adenomatous polyposis and determine a treatment strategy.
Composition of the complex
- MutY homolog 1 (E. coli) MUTYH: Gly396Asp (Gly382Asp);
- MutY homologue 1 (E. coli) MUTYH: Tyr165Cys (Y165C).
How to deal with constipation
One of the most common bowel disorders is constipation. It can occur in people of all ages and cause discomfort. The consequence is usually insufficient fluid intake, medications, stressful situations, and lack of physical activity.
To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, you will have to reconsider all the factors and find methods to eliminate them.
Is there enough fluid in the daily diet?
Initially, you should pay attention to your diet. To eliminate constant constipation, you should drink at least 7 glasses of liquid a day, which can be any kind; it is better to give preference to plain water.
Medicines
Uncontrolled use of medications can lead to serious problems. There are a large number of medications that can cause constipation. The most common are antacids, which include calcium and aluminum, antihistamines, narcotic drugs, antidepressants, and diuretics.
Proven remedies include Duspatalin.
Stressful situations
Most digestive ailments are directly related to mental comfort. Regular stress, psychological discomfort, family conflicts, problems at work negatively affect the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. You shouldn’t get depressed and worry all the time with or without reason. Hearty laughter has a positive effect on constipation. It massages the intestines, which has a beneficial effect on digestion, and laughter also helps get rid of a bad mood.
Physical activity
Physical activity has a beneficial effect not only on the heart, but also on intestinal function. Regular exercise will help relieve constipation, as food will move through the intestines faster.
Method of extracorporeal hemocorrection
Another advantage of our medical center is the ability to use the method of extracorporeal hemocorrection during the treatment of various diseases. In simple terms, this is the removal of various harmful components from the patient’s blood and the return of purified blood to the body. In this way, it is possible to remove harmful substances from human blood that cannot be extracted in any other way.
Features of the extracorporeal hemocorrection method
● Accelerated process of cleansing the body of various toxic or waste substances. Removing substrates and restoring the normal functioning of the body’s own cleansing abilities.
● Improving microcirculation and blood flow, restoring vascular tone.
● No drug resistance or side effects.
When should the method of extracorporeal hemocorrection be used?
● For allergic diseases such as urticaria, bronchial asthma or polyvalent allergies.
● For various hematological diseases, for example, polycythemia, hyperviscosity syndrome or autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
● For ankylosing spondylitis, systemic scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune diseases.
● During complex gynecological diseases (toxicosis during pregnancy, autoimmune infertility, pregnancy with Rhesus conflict, and so on).
● For complicated ENT diseases (sensorineural hearing loss, Meniere's disease).
● For psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, pemphigoid and other skin diseases.
● During metabolic disorders (metabolic syndrome, gout, thyrotoxicosis, hemochromatosis, and so on).
● For ophthalmological diseases such as pemphigoid, recurrent uveitis, age-related macular degeneration.
● For various chronic infections.
● To treat psychiatric conditions such as chronic depression, manic depression, or schizophrenia.
Our medical center uses only the most modern equipment for diagnostics: X-ray and ultrasound machines, endoscopic equipment, and so on. We have one of the most powerful laboratories, in which studies of various complexity are quickly and accurately carried out. This, as well as the high professionalism of our medical staff, is the advantage of paid clinics over regular city clinics. High-quality equipment makes it possible to quickly and accurately diagnose, and experienced gastroenterologists will prescribe effective treatment. We will quickly restore your health!
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Gastrointestinal tract: organs and structure
The gastrointestinal tract consists of several sections. Here food undergoes complete processing, saturating the body with useful substances. The first stage of digestion begins in the oral cavity. Here the food undergoes primary mechanical processing. The teeth, tongue, and salivary glands work together to prepare food for the stomach - grinding it and moistening it. This stage is very important; you cannot rush during it. Popular wisdom says that you need to chew each piece 32 times - according to the number of teeth. There is a rational grain in this, because the more thoroughly the food is crushed, the less the load on the gastrointestinal tract. From the oral cavity, food enters the esophagus, which is an intermediate stage between the mouth and stomach. The main digestive process begins in the stomach. While the food in the mouth was being prepared, the stomach had already produced gastric juice and all the necessary enzymes for its digestion. By contracting, the walls of the stomach grind and grind food, and this is where the primary absorption and assimilation of nutrients begins. An empty stomach is approximately 0.5 liters in volume, but can stretch significantly, increasing in size up to 8 times! The next stage of the gastrointestinal tract is the movement of digested food into the small intestine. The small intestine has 3 sections: duodenum, jejunum and ileum. All parts of the small intestine are lined with tiny villi, which increase the area for absorption of nutrients. This makes it the main absorption organ of the gastrointestinal tract. Numerous studies confirm that if part of the small intestine is removed, the body begins to experience a serious deficiency of nutrients. The large intestine ends the gastrointestinal tract. This includes the cecum, colon and rectum. In the large intestine, the absorption of beneficial components is completed, excess fluid is absorbed, and feces are formed. They are excreted through the rectum.
The gastrointestinal tract would not be able to perform its functions without auxiliary organs. Salivary glands, pancreas, liver - without them the digestion process cannot be carried out. And the actions of all organs are controlled by the brain, endocrine and immune systems. As you can see, the digestion process is incredibly complex, many organs are involved in it. Each stage is important and necessary, so any violation will affect the condition of the entire organism as a whole.
