The human body’s digestive system helps to break down different food and drinks into the required nutrients. The body can easily absorb and use. Some illnesses can occur suddenly affecting the digestive system. The cause of these illnesses could be genetic in origin, meaning. It has been passed down from one generation of the family to another, or it could be acquired through poor lifestyle. Activities such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and living a sedentary lifestyle. In any case, a number of digestive system conditions can be avoided with. The correct planning and lifestyle changes.
Digestive System Problems
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) commonly causes long-term digestive system problems, including stomach cramps, passing loose stools, and constipation. While there is usually no cure for IBS, you can control it with lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and medication from your doctor. An online doctor at Consultdoc can promptly diagnose IBS based on your history. The doctor may recommend a blood test to identify any other potential causes of your symptoms. They will advise you on the best treatment to manage and control your symptoms.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
is a serious type of indigestion, where stomach substance (acid) travels upwards towards. The throat causing a persistent burning sensation in the chest. This is sometimes caused by stress, pregnancy, eating spicy food, smoking, and some medications like Ibuprofen.
GORD can be prevented by making necessary lifestyle changes. Sometimes this can be difficult to manage, and if so, a Consultdoc GP may be able to prescribe you. A type of medication such as Omeprazole following an online consultation. A follow-up consultation with the online doctor to check. If your symptoms are better may be advised if required. If your symptoms do not settle, the Consultdoc GP can refer you to. A specialist for a gastroscopy which is a type of camera test to look inside the food pipe for any abnormalities.
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is a life-long condition where your body reacts adversely to gluten found in cereals such as wheat, barley, and rye. This condition can cause long-term stomach cramps, diarrhea, bloating, and constipation.
Bread, flour, pasta, cakes, pastries, biscuits, breakfast cereals, some ready meals, and sauces all contain these cereals. A Consultdoc GP can diagnose this problem after an online consultation and may advise you to get a blood test. Since there is no cure for Coeliac disease, the GP will advise you to mainly avoid food that contains gluten as a form of treatment.
Piles (haemorrhoids)
are lumps that can appear inside and outside the bottom (anus) over time. They often disappear again without causing any problem but sometimes they can be problematic and cause itching, discomfort, and bleeding during defecation. A Consultdoc GP can diagnose a pile following an online consultation and recommend treatment and, if very severe, may refer you to a specialist.
Patients of Consultdoc also feel secure and comfortable discussing their problems. Online and any natural elements of shame or embarrassment. Associated with some illnesses become irrelevant..