Functional indigestion

Functional indigestion( GWD) is a condition in which there is a violation of such functions of the stomach as motor and secretory, they can be combined orisolation. Pathology is characterized by an increase in the level of hydrochloric acid or pepsin, which causes symptoms of dyspepsia and attacks of pain.

Causes of developing a stomach disorder

The causes that affect the onset of the WFD are divided into two types:

1. Primary - irregular meals, snacks, succulent fried foods and spice abuse. Also the causes of development can become bad habits - smoking and alcohol.
2. Secondary ( kidney and heart disease, spine pathology, infections with chronic course, IOP-vegetovascular dystonia).

Primary causes are more likely to cause stomach upset in children, but can cause stomach pathologies in people of all age categories. The causes of the secondary type can also affect people of all ages.

Symptoms

Symptoms of the disease in children and adults have slight differences.

Symptoms in adults

Attacks of aching pain that, localized in the epigastric region, occur in most cases after ingestion.

Pain in the projection of the stomach - one of the bright signs of the pathology

May be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, heartburn. The abdomen is painful and swollen when palpated. There is increased irritability, diarrhea, decreased appetite. Rapid pulse, skin has a pale color.

Symptoms of the disease in children

There is increased sweating, tenderness of the abdomen with pressure, may develop heaviness in the abdomen. Belching with air( strong), frequent diarrhea. Slight increase in body temperature.

In children, the most common functional disorder of the stomach, associated with improper diet( fast food), non-compliance with the regime of eating food and frequent psychoemotional stress in the learning process.

Diagnosis

There are several ways for accurate diagnosis:

• gastric acid probing - performed to determine the level of hydrochloric acid and acidity of gastric juice;
• intragastric pH-metry - determines the peculiarities of gastric juice secretion;
• esophagogastroscopy - helps to investigate the motor function of the stomach, the presence of an inflammatory process, the presence of spasms or increased peristalsis;
• electrogastrography - used to study the bioelectric activity of the walls of the stomach with the help of an electrogastrograph;
• X-ray with contrast agent( barium) - this study makes it possible to estimate the volume of the stomach, the tone of its walls, the speed of processing the contents;
• esophageal manometry - aimed at the study of the contractile activity of the esophagus.

Diagnosis of the pathological condition is handled only by a qualified specialist

Prognosis of the disease

With functional disorder of the stomach, the prognosis in most cases is favorable. If the disease develops in the child, then in a short time it can retreat without special treatment. It is enough to normalize the food.

Treatment of

In the main for the treatment of the pathology in question, first of all, it is not effective to medicate the treatment, but to change the lifestyle and eating habits.

Necessary measures for the formation of proper nutrition:

• normalize the diet - the regularity of meals helps in the timely development of the necessary enzymes and the right amount of gastric juice;
• careful selection of food products - high-quality products contain the necessary minerals and vitamins, and are also easier to digest;
• obligatory use of liquid food( soups);
• not to abuse spices when cooking dishes;
• minimize the use of carbonated drinks and coffee.

Rules for a healthy lifestyle

To normalize the functioning of the stomach, it is very important to monitor your lifestyle:

1. The correct mode of work and rest.
2. Doing sports, you can simply walk more in the fresh air or add a bike tour through the park.
3. Complete rejection of destructive predilections( smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages).

The physician selects a treatment regimen for each clinical case

Medication

Patients with antacids are prescribed for disorders of secretion( Maalox, Almagel, Gastal).For violations of gastric motility, it is necessary to use drugs from the group of antispasmodics( Drotaverin, Barolgin, Spazgan).

In the case of vegetative disorders, drugs belonging to the sedative group( Novo-Passit, Magnesium sulfate) are used. Self-medication can not be done. Treatment should be prescribed by the doctor if there are results of examination and diagnosis.