Friday 9 September 2011

The various Gastrointestinal Disorders

All the diseases concerning the digestive system from mouth, esophagus, stomach, three parts of the duodenum, the small intestines, large intestines, and sigmoid colon, rectum, to anus including liver, pancreas, bile duct, and gallbladder are labeled under of gastrointestinal disorders and are generally treated by a GI specialists or gastrointestinal physician.

The various diseases that cause gastrointestinal disorders are - esophagitis (generally candidiasis), gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, hiatal hernia, esophageal motility disorder, esophageal strictures, gastritis, peptic ulcer (gastric and duodenal), pyloric stenosis, gastroparesis, enteritis (duodenitis, jejunitis, ileitis), appendicitis, functional colonic disease, diverticulitis, enterocolitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, bowel obstruction, intussusception, fecal impaction, diarrhea (infectious), proctitis, rectal prolapse, anal fissure, hepatitis cirrhosis, fatty liver, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, gallstones/cholecystolithiasis, hernia, peritonitis (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis), hematemesis, hematochezia, and irritable bowel disease.

Some common allopathic medications for acidity, constipation, diarrhea, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are Antacids, Alginates, H2-Antagonists, Stimulant Laxatives, Osmotic Laxatives, Bulking Agents, Lubricating Agents, Oral Rehydration Sachets, Kaolin and Morphine, Loperamide, Aminosalicylates, Corticosteroids.

Ayurvedic medicines or herbal medicines have a host of medicines for gastrointestinal disorders that provide relief to the gastrointestinal disorders. Aloe Vera, Angelica, Anise, Basil, Bee Balm, Caraway, Catnip, Cayenne, Chamomile, Chervil, Chicory, Coriander, Dandelion, Dill, Fennel, Feverfew, Goldenrod, Goldenseal, Green tea, Ground Ivy, Hyssop, Lantana, Lavender, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, St. John's Wort, Savory (Summer), Thyme, Tansy, Tarragon, Valerian, Yarrow and Plantain are some of the herbal medicines.

Natural means of eliminating gastrointestinal disorders are maintain optimal intake of nutrients, improving digestion, preventing allergies and sensitivities, repairing damaged stomach and intestinal lining, cleaning out and flushing the liver, gallbladder and intestines, replace the good bacteria or the probiotics and eliminating infection causing microorganisms, and normalizing the function of the autonomic nervous system that helps in gut functioning.

Yoga exercises help in improving digestion by stimulating the stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines. Yoga also helps in increasing food absorption, reducing acid, reducing gas, and eliminating constipation problems. Some yoga exercises for eliminating gastrointestinal disorders are child pose, the cobra pose, Pranayama, Bhadrasana (Beneficial pose), and Viparita Karani.

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