What diseases does gastrointestinal surgery treat?

Generally, newborns are most prone to indigestion. This is because the baby's gastrointestinal function has not yet fully developed, the baby cannot speak, and does not know when to stop feeding, so it is easy for the baby to spit up milk in a jet-like manner. As a parent, you don’t need to worry too much. Babies cannot take medicine, but you can let them take some probiotics to improve gastrointestinal function and regulate the intestines.

1. What does gastrointestinal surgery focus on?

Gastrointestinal surgery can treat gastric polyps, gastrinoma, superior mesenteric vein thrombosis, gastric leiomyosarcoma, gastric injury, intestinal volvulus syndrome, esophageal mucosal injury, splenic cyst, intestinal polyposis, intestinal gas cyst, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, primary intestinal lymphangiectasia, abdominal abscess, duodenal injury, intestinal Behcet's disease, intestinal Behcet's disease, intestinal volvulus, intestinal endometriosis, typhoid perforation, gastric ulcer bleeding, intestinal fistula, paralytic ileus, diffuse jejunal ulcer, and congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

Neonatal hematemesis and bloody stool, neonatal gastrointestinal duplication, neonatal gastric perforation, acute abdomen in the elderly, swallowing of foreign bodies, esophageal cysts, pancreatic cancer in the elderly, intestinal vascular malformations, abdominal masses, hyperlipidemia in the elderly, pregnancy complicated by acute appendicitis, gastric lipoma, gastric malignant lymphoma, duodenal varicose veins, anal canal injury and other gastrointestinal related diseases.

2. Causes of poor gastrointestinal function

Pathological factors: Many gastrointestinal disorders are caused by diseases such as indigestion, gastric ulcers, and constipation. Mental stress can affect the function of the gastrointestinal tract. Irregular eating habits and overeating can cause gastrointestinal motility disorders, thus affecting the patient's health. You should adjust your mindset and maintain an optimistic attitude, which will be more conducive to the improvement of the symptoms. Frequent anxiety will only affect the digestive function of the stomach and intestines, which will only make the condition worse over time. Arrange your eating habits reasonably and don't overeat or work late at night.

3. What are the symptoms of poor gastrointestinal function?

The main symptoms are gastrointestinal tract symptoms. Most patients have symptoms such as acid reflux, belching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, burning sensation under the xiphoid process, fullness after eating, upper abdominal discomfort or pain. The symptoms will be aggravated when the mood changes. Enteric neurosis, also known as irritable bowel syndrome, is a common functional disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients often have abdominal pain, bloating, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea and constipation. A cord-like mass can be felt in the left lower abdominal pain. The abdominal pain is often aggravated by eating or drinking cold drinks, and is relieved after defecation, flatulence and enema. Leading to poor nutrient absorption, anemia and vitamin deficiency.

1. Atractylodes macrocephala enters the spleen and stomach meridians, and has the effects of tonifying the spleen, benefiting the stomach, drying up dampness, and harmonizing the middle. It is used to treat weak spleen and stomach qi, loss of appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, and bloating.

2. Astragalus has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, raising yang and lifting sunken organs, consolidating the exterior and stopping sweating, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, promoting body fluid and nourishing blood, expelling toxins and discharging pus, and healing sores and promoting tissue regeneration. Suitable for people with liver damage, hepatitis, gastric ulcer, gastritis, etc.

3. Polygonatum sibiricum has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, and is also suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach. If you are tired, weak, and have poor appetite, you can mix Polygonatum sibiricum with Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, etc. to make a medicinal diet.

4. Lotus seeds have a mild medicinal property and taste a little sweet. Chinese medicine believes that they can replenish the spleen and stomach qi, have an antidiarrheal effect, and also have the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves. It should be noted that lotus seeds need to be cored before consumption.

5. Jujubes can replenish deficiency and invigorate qi, nourish blood and soothe the mind, strengthen the spleen and stomach. They are a good health care product for patients with weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, loose stools, palpitations and fatigue, insufficient qi and blood, fatigue, weakness, and insomnia. After frying red dates until they turn black, drinking them as tea can treat stomach cold and stomach pain.

1. One of the outstanding benefits of eating raw peanuts is that it can nourish the stomach, because peanuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, contain no cholesterol, are rich in dietary fiber, and are a natural low-sodium food.

2. Cabbage contains a large amount of cellulose, which can enhance gastrointestinal function, promote intestinal peristalsis, lower cholesterol levels, promote hormone secretion, and help breast development. It can keep gastric cells active and reduce the chance of disease.

3. Yam is particularly effective in nourishing the spleen and stomach. It can moisturize the gastric mucosa, protect the stomach, and is also effective in treating stomach pain. It has a unique mucin that is neither cold nor hot and has a mild effect. It is very suitable for the elderly with weak stomach function, spleen deficiency, poor appetite, indigestion and diarrhea.

4. Tremella has the functions of nourishing the spleen and appetizing, replenishing qi and clearing the intestines, promoting sleep and strengthening the stomach, nourishing the brain, nourishing yin and clearing heat, and moisturizing dryness. It is a good tonic for patients with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire that cannot be affected by warm and nourishing foods such as ginseng and antlers. Weight loss foods containing dietary fiber can help gastrointestinal motility and reduce fat absorption.