What are the symptoms of allergic enteritis?

Allergic enteritis affects many people, often presenting with problems such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Some patients also experience symptoms such as weight loss, insomnia, anxiety, and autonomic dysfunction, so it must be treated correctly.

1. The main manifestations are abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, constipation, mucous stool, etc., with abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea being the most common manifestations. The abdominal pain is mainly in the left lower abdomen and lower abdomen, with varying degrees of severity, and can be relieved after defecation or passing gas. The frequency of bowel movements increases, to 2 to 6 times a day or more, and the stools are mostly mushy or loose, but without blood. Some patients defecate once every 4 to 7 days, with dry and hard stools and difficulty in defecation. In addition, there may be upper gastrointestinal symptoms such as upper abdominal discomfort, belching, acid reflux, heartburn, etc. Many patients also have symptoms of autonomic nervous system dysfunction such as fatigue, weight loss, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, and headache. Clinically, allergic colitis is divided into four main types: diarrhea type, abdominal pain type, alternating diarrhea and constipation type, and mucus stool type.

2. Abdominal discomfort or long-term recurrent abdominal pain, mostly in the left lower abdomen, is generally persistent dull pain that can last from several minutes to several days. Temporary relief can be achieved after defecation and passing of gas. There may also be some symptoms of neurovascular instability such as headache, fatigue, insomnia, palpitations, sweating, and belching. Allergic colitis is one of the most common diseases of the digestive system and is a gastrointestinal dysfunction disease. Its onset is related to mental, psychological, dietary, and environmental factors.

3. Since this disease is not infectious diarrhea, it is not advisable to use antibiotics repeatedly. The misuse of antibiotics can easily lead to intestinal flora disorders or even secondary infections, which can aggravate diarrhea.

4. The most obvious symptoms of allergic colitis are abdominal pain and diarrhea, which are mostly located in the lower left abdomen. They are generally persistent dull pain and may recur for a long time. In addition, there are some related manifestations that cannot be ignored.