Many suffer from such conditions, such as diarrhea when eating cold, spicy foods, or when under stress such as examinations, interviews and so forth, which often relieves abdominal pain. This is often due to the “vulnerability” of the intestinal tract, i.e., the poor ability to regulate, which leads to intestinal stress syndrome.
I. What’s an intestinal stress syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS is a common functional gastrointestinal disease that manifests itself mainly in abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, defecation habits and other symptoms, but lacks a clear body-based pathology. IBS affects about 10-15 per cent of the global population, with slightly more women than men. Although IBS does not lead to serious complications, it seriously affects the quality of life of patients and places a great burden on them.
II. Causes of intestinal stress syndrome
The causes of intestinal irritation syndrome are not yet fully known, but are now considered to be the result of a combination of several factors: 1. intestinal kinetic abnormalities: the intestinal vibrating rate and coherency of IBS patients may be abnormal, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhoea or constipation. 2. High sensitivity of internal organs: Some IBS patients are extremely sensitive to intestinal expansion and pull, and even normal stimuli can cause pain. 3. Brain-intestinal axial disorders: Anomalous transmission of signals between the brain and the intestinal tract may lead to intestinal disorders. Stress and emotional volatility can exacerbate symptoms. 4. intestinal microbial group disorders: The intestinal microbial composition of IBS patients may differ from that of healthy people and the growth of certain specific strains may cause or aggravate symptoms. Genetic factors: The high risk of illness among the population with a history of IBS in the family suggests that genetic factors may play a role in the incidence of IBS. 6. Dietary factors: Certain foods, such as dairy products, high-fat foods, caffeine-containing beverages, may induce or exacerbate IBS symptoms. After-infections: Patients with acute gastrointestinal inflammation have a high incidence of IBS, known as “post-infection IBS”.
Clinical performance of intestinal stress syndrome
The clinical performance of IBS is diverse and its main symptoms include:
• Abdominal abdominal pain, often located in the lower abdomen, which is of a diverse nature and can be blunt pain, sting or sting. Pain usually recedes after defecation.
• Abdominal swelling: patients often feel abdominal swelling, especially after eating.
• Change of excrement habits: including diarrhoea, constipation or the alternation of both. Diarrhoeal IBS patients have several daily defecations, while constipated IBS patients are characterized by defecation difficulties and defecation.
• Sluice: Some of the patients may have translucent or white slime in their urine.
• Indigestion: e.g. gas, nausea, saturation, etc.
Psychological symptoms: Emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression are more common among IBS patients.
IV. Diagnostic criteria for intestinal stress syndrome
At present, the IBS diagnosis is based on the Rome IV standard, as follows:
o Changes in abdominal pain associated with defecation
o Changes in the frequency of defecation
2. At least six months prior to the onset of the symptoms and within the last three months of meeting the above criteria. 3. Exclusion of other organ-quality diseases: elimination of inflammatory intestine diseases, tumours, etc., by means of laboratory tests, visual examinations and endoscopy.
Treatment and prevention of intestinal stress syndrome
1. Lifestyle adjustments:
o Dietary management: food that avoids triggering symptoms, such as cold, spicy irritating food, dairy products, etc.
o Regularity: Sleep well enough to avoid overwork.
:: Psychological intervention: abating anxiety and depression through cognitive behaviour therapy, relaxation training, etc. 2. Drug treatment:
o Anti-laxatives: e.g., oxybutylene, demolitic, used to control symptoms of diarrhoeal IBS.
o Portable drugs: e.g. lactose, polyethanol, to mitigate the symptoms of constipated IBS.
o Anti-convulsive: e.g. pepvemum, plumbutin, for abdominal pain and abdominal swelling.
o Antidepressants: Low-dose three-ring antidepressants or selective re-ingestion inhibitors (SSRIs) can be considered for patients with severe psychological symptoms.
o Vegetable fungi: Supplementary fungi may help to regulate intestinal microbial populations and improve symptoms.
1. Healthy diet: balanced diet, avoiding over-ingestion of irritant foods and maintaining intestinal health. 2. Periodic medical check-ups: periodic gastrointestinal examination to detect and address potential problems in a timely manner. 3. Psychological regulation: remain optimistic, exercise appropriate and reduce stress on life and work. 4. Rational use of medicines: Medically prescribed use of drugs, especially antibiotics and non-pregnant anti-inflammatory drugs, to avoid abuse.
The treatment and prevention of intestinal stress syndrome, a complex functional gastrointestinal disease, require a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. If you suspect that you have an IBS, you should visit a doctor in time for diagnosis and treatment.
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