May 29 marks World Digestive Health Day, promoted in 2005 by the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) , to raise public awareness about the prevention and treatment of digestive diseases.
Irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, stomach, peptic or gastric ulcers. ;stricas, are some of the diseases that affect the digestive system.
Irritable bowel syndrome may affect how often a person goes to the bathroom and how long it takes to have a bowel movement.
Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Mihael Valente explains how food is eaten and with what. How often should you defecate.
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“If you have a proper diet with good fiber and enough water intake, your bowel movements should be very short,” says Dr. Valente.
He emphasizes: “Five minutes should be the maximum time spent in the bathroom”.
Another disease that damages the proper functioning of the digestive system is stomach ulcers. These have various causes, including stress.
The main triggers of stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers or gastric ulcers, are:< /p>
– Helicobacter pylori infection caused by a common intestinal bacteria.
– Excessive use of known over-the-counter pain relievers These are called NSAIDs, short for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Now, that doesn’t mean stress is wrong. completely detached. While it may not be the main culprit behind stomach ulcers, it definitely qualifies as an accessory.
“While stress may not cause a stomach ulcer, it certainly doesn’t help you,” says gastroenterologist Christine Lee.
Learning how to better manage the stressors in your life can help to be a healthier, happier and more productive person.
Other diseases related to digestive health are those of the liver, pancreas and gallbladder.
These organs that are part of the digestive system have the function of helping the body to digest food.
Digestion is important in converting food into the nutrients that the body uses as energy and for cell growth and repair.
STATISTICS
According to the World Organization of Gastroenterology ( WGO) one-third of the world’s population has some kind of digestive symptoms, the most common being bloating and constipation. These symptoms can occur even without any structural or functional abnormalities in the digestive system.
The Cleveland Clinic Digestive Diseases and Surgery Institute (DDSI) provides patients with the most advanced level of medical and surgical care, primarily focused on the safe and proven treatment of disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract.