Bloating, stomach pain, acid reflux... Often gastrointestinal discomfort, may be mucosal damage!

But behind the indulgence

Not only does it hide the pain of obesity

There is also the crisis of gastrointestinal mucosal damage!

In December 2021, the "Clinical Expert Consensus on Gastrointestinal Mucosal Protection" of the Gastrointestinal Hormones and Mucosal Barrier Group of the Gastroenterology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association was officially released, as the first expert consensus on gastrointestinal mucosal protection in China, providing the latest strong basis
for the protection of gastrointestinal mucosa.

A variety of diseases are associated with mucosal damage

From the esophagus, stomach, small intestine to large intestine, the entire digestive tract is covered by mucous membranes, and irregular diet, stimulating eating and drinking behaviors in life may cause varying degrees of damage
to the gastrointestinal mucosa.
Once the mucous membrane is damaged, it can lead to the development of
diseases.

Common diseases include chronic gastritis, indigestion, gastric ulcer, etc.
, acute gastroenteritis, drug-related small intestinal mucosal injury, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.
are also related to
mucosal damage.

Mucosal damage is widespread, affecting all gastrointestinal functions, including peristalsis, digestion and absorption, and once nutrients are deficient, it can delay the growth and development of children and may lead to the aggravation
of primary diseases in adults.

People with a high incidence of mucosal damage

Mucosal injury is very common, can occur at any age, and the main cause varies
by age.

● Generally, the elderly are more common in drug-induced small intestinal mucosal damage;

● Young people aged 20~30 are mostly related to emotions and stress, and have irregular diet;

● Young and middle-aged people aged 30~50 are involved in the two, partly due to exogenous stimuli such as diet and irregular life, and also due to the younger onset of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, the problem
of long-term medication.

If transient digestive tract symptoms occur, especially after irregular diet, drinking, stimulating eating and other behaviors, which are relieved after dietary adjustment or drug control, there is no need to worry about anxiety; However, if the symptoms continue or gradually worsen and do not get better in two or three days, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time
.

These 4 conditions can damage the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract

1 Poor eating habits

The "Clinical Expert Consensus on the Protection of the Gastrointestinal Mucosa" mentioned that long-term drinking of strong tea, spirits, coffee, or eating too hot, too cold or too rough food can damage the mucosal barrier, causing repeated damage and inflammation
of the gastrointestinal mucosa.

● Nicotine in tobacco can also affect blood circulation
in the stomach.

● Irregular diet will affect gastrointestinal function, stomach needs to rest, always forced to continue to work to digest food, for a long time is prone to problems
.

● Alcohol can also damage the mucosa, and young and middle-aged people will see obvious damage
to the gastric mucosa after doing gastroscopy after drinking a lot.

● Nitrite in preserved food also has chemical damage to the mucous membrane, and may even cause some tumors
.

● Spicy diet is also an influencing factor, but there is a certain tolerance, related to long-term eating habits everywhere, if people who have never eaten spicy eat a large amount of chili pepper products at a time, it will also produce mucosal damage
.

2 Bad emotions

Bad emotions will also affect the mucous membrane, depression, anxiety will affect the gastrointestinal tract through the interaction mechanism of the brain and intestines, affect the barrier and protection of the mucosa, resulting in related damage
.

3 Long-term use of the drug

Stepping into an aging society, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as joint diseases plague many middle-aged and elderly people, in the long-term use of antiplatelet drugs, non-steroidal painkillers, etc.
, not only to the gastric mucosa, but also to the small intestine, large intestine mucosal erosion, ulcers and other damage
.

4 Other factors influence

The gastrointestinal tract is directly connected to the outside world, and bacteria, viruses, etc.
can also damage the gastrointestinal mucosa, such as Helicobacter pylori
.

How to relieve mild gastrointestinal discomfort?

1Develop good lifestyle habits

The gastrointestinal mucosa itself has a strong repair function, and it can be renewed once in
15 days.
Minor mucosal damage can be repaired by itself, but it is necessary to pay attention to improving eating habits, while ensuring a good attitude and controlling emotions
.

2Follow your doctor's advice to eradicate Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori can also cause damage to the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, and even lead to ulcers and erosions, but whether it needs to be completely eradicated depends on individual circumstances
.
Currently, bismuth quadruple (proton pump inhibitor + bismuth + 2 antimicrobials) is recommended as the main empirical treatment for H.
pylori eradication regimen for 14 days, with emphasis on primary eradication rate and individualized treatment
.

How to treat, whether treatment is needed, what should be paid attention to in the treatment process, must find a specialist for treatment, never self-treatment, otherwise it will be counterproductive
.

3 Scientific use of mucosal protectors

Almost everyone has a time when
their stomach is upset.
If you occasionally eat inappropriately and the stomach is a little uncomfortable, you can try to use mucosal protectors, the first is safe, less side effects, and the second is that the effect is relatively fast
.
It can not only neutralize stomach acid, but also have the effect of
repairing mucosal damage.
Mucosal protectors can be purchased at pharmacies, and exogenous mucosal protectors can form a protective film on the surface of the stomach and take effect
immediately.
Generally, mucosal protectors do not mask the condition and delay medical attention
.

If you do not get better after taking it, you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible
.

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