Intestinal dysfunction

　　Dysfunction of the intestinal tract, also known as gastrointestinal neurosis, is a general term for a group of gastrointestinal syndromes. It is caused by functional disorders of the autonomic nervous system due to disorders of higher nervous activity. It is mainly characterized by disorders of the motor and secretory functions of the gastrointestinal tract, without histological and organic pathological changes, and does not include gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by diseases of other systems. The main causes of intestinal dysfunction are as follows: 　　

1. Dietary factors: Irregular eating habits, many people cannot control themselves in terms of diet. When they encounter delicious food, they eat a lot at once, and when they encounter food that does not taste good, they starve for a meal. This can easily cause the motility function of the stomach to be disordered, and then lead to hyperfunction of the nerve plexus within the gastric wall, promoting the secretion of gastric juice. Over time, gastritis or gastric ulcer may occur. Therefore, diet should be regular and quantitative, and never overeat. 　　

2. Psychological factors: Mental tension and pressure, changes in mood will directly affect the function of various organs in the human body, and the most sensitive is the gastrointestinal tract. Bad mood can lead to dysfunction of the hypothalamus through the cerebral cortex. The hypothalamus is a subcortical center related to emotions, which can affect gastrointestinal function through the autonomic nervous system. 　　

3. Gastrointestinal factors: Diseases of the digestive system, such as indigestion, gastritis, ulcer disease, acute gastroenteritis, constipation, and so on. 　　

Regarding the pathogenesis of intestinal dysfunction, there is no unified understanding to date. However, research shows that mental factors play an important role in the occurrence and development of this condition, such as overwork, emotional tension, family disputes, difficulties in life and work, etc. If they are not reasonably resolved for a long time, they can interfere with the normal activity of the higher nervous system, affect the function of the autonomic nervous system, and eventually lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction.

　　In addition to its clinical manifestations, intestinal dysfunction can also cause other diseases.

　　1. Intestinal dysfunction patients may experience various subjective discomforts.

　　2. Concurrent intermittent diarrhea of unknown cause.

　　3. Nutritional absorption disorders.

　　Intestinal dysfunction often presents with abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or alternating diarrhea and constipation, as well as the feeling of wanting to defecate after defecation and stools often containing mucus. The cause and mechanism of the disease have not been clearly defined, but it is often related to factors such as emotions, changes in intestinal dynamics, diet, and intestinal infection.

　　Intestinal dysfunction is when the functions of the large intestine, small intestine, rectum, or duodenum are disordered. This cannot be overlooked, as intestinal dysfunction can cause serious problems such as constipation, hematochezia, proctitis, duodenal ulcer, and so on. The following measures can help prevent intestinal dysfunction.

　　1. Pay attention to mental hygiene, remove psychological barriers, and adjust organ functions;

　　2. Pay attention to food hygiene, chew food slowly when eating to ensure that food is fully masticated in the mouth and mixed with saliva, reducing the burden on the stomach, making food easier to digest, and try to eat less spicy food, and absolutely no alcohol or smoking;

　　3. Participate appropriately in physical exercise and recreational activities, learn to be humorous to reduce the sense of frustration in psychology, seek inner peace, and increase the experience of pleasant living;

　　4. Have a regular lifestyle, avoid staying up late, do not over-exhaust physical and mental energy, actively adapt to social and surrounding environments, pay attention to the adverse effects of seasonal changes and interpersonal relationships on the body, and avoid the occurrence or development of gastrointestinal dysfunction.

　　1. Blood routine, slight increase in white blood cells, slight decrease in red blood cells and hemoglobin.

　　2. Faecal routine; the proliferation of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus increased, while Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus decreased.

　　3. Bacterial culture; a large number of harmful bacterial colonies were found, most of which were Gram-negative bacteria.

　　4. Colonoscopy, showing increased peristalsis frequency of the intestinal wall, with spots or exudative points to varying degrees on the intestinal wall.

　　Health tips for treating intestinal dysfunction:

　　1. Crucian carp and glutinous rice porridge:One crucian carp, 50 grams of glutinous rice. Boil the crucian carp for soup in advance. Cook the glutinous rice into a thin porridge, and then add the crucian carp soup and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes when it is about to be done. Season with salt when eating. It can be eaten for breakfast and dinner, and the fish meat can also be eaten. The recipe for crucian carp and glutinous rice porridge includes 2, 100 grams of tangerine peel, and 20 grams of chicken gizzards. The two ingredients are dried and ground into powder, stored in a bottle for later use. Take twice a day, 5 grams each time, dissolved in warm water.

　　2, Plum blossom flat bean congee:Glutinous rice 60 grams, flat bean (white flat bean is better) 60 grams, plum blossom 3-5 grams. Cook glutinous rice and flat beans with water, then add plum blossom and cook for a moment. Take once a day, on an empty stomach.

　　3, Fist egg:Fist 15 grams, jasmine 10 grams, eggs 2 pieces. First boil the eggs with water, remove the shell, and then boil with the fruit and jasmine for 15 minutes. Eat the eggs, once a day.

　　4, Nine-prepared tangerine peel yellow croaker:Yellow croaker 1 piece (about 250 grams), nine-prepared tangerine peel 1 bag, scallion 4 roots, ginger 4 slices, salt and monosodium glutamate to taste. Clean the yellow croaker, add nine-prepared tangerine peel, scallion, ginger, salt, monosodium glutamate, cooking wine, and steam until done. Eat with meals.

　　Treatment with zinc and diiodoquin is effective for this disease. If the condition improves, it can be continued for several months, and the dose can be gradually reduced after the symptoms subside. When there is intestinal dysfunction, attention should be paid to feeding and appropriate fluid replacement. At the same time, attention should also be paid to skin cleanliness to prevent secondary infection. If bacterial or candidal infection occurs, antibiotics and nystatin should be used for treatment.

　　There are many drugs for treating intestinal dysfunction, but there are very few with objective indicators and reliable efficacy. Anticholinergic drugs such as belladonna and propenxine can be used to relieve intestinal spasm and abdominal pain. For those with diarrhea, a compound benzylpiperidine (anti-diarrheal tablet) or Erythromycin can be taken. For constipation, paraffin oil can be used, or a rectal suppository can be inserted into the anus. Abroad, water-soluble expanded intestinal volume of semisynthetic cellulose and plant mucilage substances are often used.

　　For those with insomnia, tranquilizers, lepine, chlorpromazine, phenobarbital, or guolvitamin can be given to stabilize neural function to ensure sleep. For patients with depression, antidepressants such as amitriptyline or imipramine can be used. In addition, treatment can be combined with Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and other methods. To regulate neural function and improve sleep. According to the condition, the following drugs and methods can be chosen. Sedatives: tranquilizers, lepine, chlorpromazine, phenobarbital, miltown, or guolvitamin can be given.