The local epidemic of COVID-19 is rapidly heating up, the daily number of confirmed cases is rising, and the news of severe illness in young children is frequently reported. Many parents are worried about the infection of their children and whether they should be vaccinated, and their hearts are full of anxiety. 35-year-old Huang mother is like this! When I think of the epidemic, I feel very uneasy. I often have abdominal pain after eating a full meal. I go to the toilet several times a day. I don’t know what the problem is.
Another 40-year-old mother, Yan, often suffers from abdominal cramps during the day, and even has to go to the toilet halfway through a meal; sometimes she is constipated, and sometimes she has diarrhea; It is also because of the recent rise in the epidemic situation and the high psychological pressure that related symptoms appear.
Not only the large intestine, but also the small intestine and stomach may have problems
Jiang Chengyuan, chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary and Gastroenterology, Asia University Affiliated Hospital, said that “irritable bowel syndrome” is a chronic disease with a sensitive stomach. Because the peristalsis and contraction of the intestines are faster than ordinary people, it is a functional peristalsis disorder, and it will cause repeated abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation and flatulence. Other symptoms, not only the large intestine, but also related symptoms in the small intestine or stomach, usually last for more than 6 months.
Jiang Chengyuan pointed out that there are many reasons for irritable bowel syndrome, including abnormal diet, intestinal inflammation or infection, and psychological factors are also one of the reasons. For example, in depression, anxiety and other situations, it will cause autonomic nervous system disorders, abnormal sensitivity to gastrointestinal distention, changes in intestinal permeability, intestinal immunity and microbial phase, resulting in intestinal peristalsis disorders, resulting in intestinal irritation. For mania, many parents who are anxious and nervous due to the epidemic have recently sought medical treatment.
4 types of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea accounted for the most
Jiang Chengyuan explained that clinically, irritable bowel syndrome is divided into four types: diarrhea type, constipation type, abdominal pain type and mixed type. Among them, diarrhea type accounts for the most. The number of diarrhea may exceed 3 times a day, and even the urge to defecate immediately after eating a meal. , other common symptoms include:
1. Abdominal cramps and flatulence often occur, but it will be temporarily relieved after defecation.
2. It takes a lot of force to defecate, and there is often a sense of urgency and residual stool.
3. The number of bowel movements is irregular, more than 3 times a day, or less than 3 times a week.
4. Diarrhea and constipation alternate.
5. Changes in the form of feces, showing hard lumps and softness, and even watery stools in severe cases.
Jiang Chengyuan reminded that although patients with irritable bowel syndrome suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms, they will not lose weight and will not experience serious complications. In addition to providing drug treatment, it is also recommended to appropriately relieve emotional stress and maintain adequate sleep. , and avoid stimulating food, stay away from the pain of irritable bowel syndrome.
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◎ Image source/Asia University Hospital
◎ Source: Dr. Jiang Chengyuan
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