Causes of Digestive Problems

Causes digestive problems

Digestive problems

eczema

Hypersensitivity reactions in the form of allergic Eczema can be caused by hypersensitivity to i.a. Additives in food are caused and trigger digestive problems. A fairly large proportion of people with allergic symptoms have problems with vital (essential) fatty acids - n3 and n6 - absorb and transform.

constipation

If the stool stays too long in the intestine, the bacterial flora changes. Fermentation occurs, and poisonous types of gases develop and penetrate the blood, and in this way the body is poisoned. A chronic one constipation with poisoning symptom is a bowel movement that occurs only once a week, loss of appetite, bad breath, a headache, Irritability, stomach and muscle pain, vomiting and possibly Dizziness. Coffee contains i.a. some powerful enzyme poisons that cause the B vitamins block, which help keep the bowel moving naturally. Sometimes it is also pointed out that the dehydrating effect of coffee means that the water is withdrawn from the intestine after drinking coffee, so that constipation can more easily develop.

Food intolerance

Wheat, dairy products, nightshade vegetables (Eggplant, potato, pepper, tomato and tobacco), Soy and eggs are those foods that most Digestive problems cause in case of hypersensitivity.

  • Föllings Disease (PKU) / Phenylketonuri:
    You are born with the disease, and it's very rare. It is caused either due to enzyme failure or due to a lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts the amino acid phenylalanine to tyropsine. Nutritional treatment while growing - and reducing phenylalanine intake - saves many children from mental and physical illness and premature death.
  • Gluten intolerance (Celiac disease): An inherited metabolic disorder in which the lining of the Small intestine is irritated by the protein gliadin, which is part of the protein complex gluten. In people who are gluten intolerant, the mucous membrane changes when it comes into contact with gliadin, the intestinal fibers become flat and the intestinal walls smooth, so that the outgrowths (intestinal villi) that normally exist on the intestinal mucosa disappear. This reduces or destroys the ability of the intestines to absorb the nutrients from the food, causing digestive problems. Celiac disease can include Food allergies, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, infections, osteoporosis, Liver disease as well as a weakened immune system. Perforations in the intestine can also lead to a multi-allergy.

heartburn

heartburn is a fairly common ailment caused by receding stomach acid and juice due to a poorly functioning sphincter muscle between the esophagus and the stomach causing digestive problems. Sometimes this is combined with a rupture of the esophagus, which is a bulge in the esophagus.

irritations

An acute irritation in the ventricle (Acute gastroenteritis) and in Large intestine(Acute enterocolitis) cause symptoms like nausea, diarrhea,stomach pain, elevated temperature and Vomit.

Food poisoning / stomach poisoning

Bacteria in food can cause mild to severe stomach conditions - and even death. This can Campylobacter, coli bacteria, Listeria, sausage poisoning and Salmonella be. Many people get really sick as a result of stomach poisoning when their intestines are not working properly because they already suffer from less or more severe constipation. If the intestines are sluggish or even not working at all, preventing vomiting and keeping the toxins in the body, this can have serious consequences and digestive problems.

Food Poisoning - Lectins

Lectins as the cause of Digestive problems are a special group Proteinsthat exist for the most part in food and on the surface of some of our cells. Some are useful to us, while others are more or less toxic, depending on the type and processing. Our immune system protects us against some of the harmful lectins. However, some of the lectins we take are absorbed into the bloodstream, where they react by destroying both red and white blood cells.
The lectins lead to a clumping of the cells of the blood, which leads to fat deposits, immune reactions, food intolerances, cancer, Tissue damage and other very serious diseases. One can e.g. get lectin poisoning from eating raw or undercooked beans. However, the bean lectins are destroyed during pickling or cooking. The lectins in tomatoes are also known to be aggressive and are made even stronger by heat treatment.

Malabsorption

A reduced intake of one or more of the ingredients in what is going on in the meal Bowel disease happens frequently. This can be a specific malabsorption of just a single substance in the food, for example a vitamin, or a so-called diffuse malabsorption, where several nutrients, proteins, salts or vitamins are not absorbed by the intestine. Digestive malabsorption is caused when the food is not broken down enough so that it cannot be absorbed by the lining of the intestine due to a lack of digestive secretions such as bile or pancreas.
Malabsorption can also result from a defect in the cells of the mucous membrane Small intestine caused because they are unable to absorb the nutrients. The symptoms are diarrhea, fatigue, and various vitamin deficiency symptoms. Some dyes, additives and preservatives irritate the intestine, which protects itself with the help of mucus. If the intestine is still forced to produce mucus, and if this mucus is then mixed with flour, cheese, sugars and the like. is mixed, a tough coating can develop on the intestinal walls, which takes the form of a tube in the intestine. This can end with the food moving only in this intestinal tube and no longer coming into contact with the intestinal walls.
This means that the food is no longer digested at all and the body does not receive any nutrients from the food. The symptoms are diarrhea, stomach pain and weight loss. People with serious and chronic illnesses, bedridden people, surgery patients, the elderly and people who have had diarrhea or have vomited for a long time are particularly affected. Examples are severe diarrhea, in which the body loses large amounts of salts and water, fatty diarrhea, which occurs in many intestinal diseases, food allergies, gluten intolerance, in which fatty diarrhea occurs, irritation in the stomach (gastroenteritis acute), lactose malabsorption, a deficiency in the enzyme Lactase, which is supposed to break down lactose, pernicious anemia, in which the body lacks vitamin B12, where there is too little small intestine (small intestine resection) after intestinal surgery and tropical diseases in which fatty diarrhea occurs.

Deficiency Diseases

People with Alcohol problems, People from Junk food If you live or have an overly unbalanced diet, and people who fast frequently are at increased risk of developing a lack of important nutrients.

In pregnant or breastfeeding women, deficiencies in important nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, can arise because they have an increased need for them during the pregnancy and during the breastfeeding period.

More on this topic at: Vitamins in Pregnancy

Stomach catarrh (gastritis)

May be caused by infection or corrosion with alcohol, medicine containing acetylic acid or other locally irritating medicine. The symptoms are nausea, vomiting and pain in the uppermost part of the abdomen, but you can also be almost symptom-free. Chronic gastric catarrh increases the risk Stomach cancer.

Gastric ulcer (ulcus ventriculi)

Ulcers in the stomach or duodenum are due to a reduced resistance to stomach acid and to the digestive enzyme pepsin in the lining, and / or an infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori caused. Normally, gastric acid cannot penetrate the mucous membrane, however the mucous membrane can be broken down by bile acid, acetylsalicylic acid, alcohol and mild organic acids, which allows the acid to penetrate the mucous membrane and damage it. When the cells are damaged, more histamine is released, which in turn promotes acid formation and thus damages the mucous membrane even more. This can lead to sores and bleeding from the damaged blood cells. A bad cycle in the walls of the Gastric mucosa can also contribute to damage.

Migraine (hemicrania)

Sluggishness, constipation, and digestive problems can all be causes migraine be. Food allergies and low blood sugar can also trigger migraines. Various foods can also provoke the disease: alcohol (red wine), citrus fruits, chocolate, yeast, coffee, due to the tyramine content of coffee, and cheese.

Nettle rash (urticaria)

Some forms of nettle rash are caused by bowel imbalances and hypersensitivity to some foods, e.g. Shellfish and fruits, as well as mussels or molds.

Obesity

If you have difficulty losing weight as an overweight person, you should be aware of unrecognized allergies and food intolerances. Body fat that is attacked by free radicals goes missing. Regular diets increase your risk for Kidney stones, and Obesityincreases the risk of gallstones, diabetes and other serious illnesses.

Parasites

Are microscopic parasites that live in and on other organisms and feed on them. The parasites that live inside (Endoparasites) are Amoeba, Flagellates, worms and protozones. Parasitic infections lead to many different symptoms and secondary diseases, depending on which parasite is involved. General symptoms are diarrhea, a headache, Stomach pain and fever.

Perforated bowel

Describes the sifting through the intestinal walls. Fungi that grow unchecked in the intestine can ultimately perforate the intestine with their network of roots, whereby protein substances and the like that are not broken down. enter the bloodstream and overload the immune system. In this way, poor digestion can cause immunological ailments.

Psychological - or mental problems

depression, Imbalance, a lack of concentration, etc. may in some cases be caused by allergies, malnutrition, and poisoning caused by gastrointestinal imbalance or food poisoning.

eating disorder

Different forms of eating disorder Can also develop into gastrointestinal imbalances, gastric ulcers, intestinal catarrh, and more serious conditions if the patient is not helped.

Mushrooms

Many different fungi can be infected. Molds are everywhere in the natural environment, and everyone has different fungi in their intestinal system. When the intestinal flora is in equilibrium and there are many beneficial bifidobacteria present, fungi have a hard time perforating the intestinal walls. The main mushroom families are: Aspergillus (and poisonous aflatoksine), Candida, Fusarium and Penicillumall of which are known to cause or worsen allergies, cause cancer, and weaken the immune system. The metabolic products of harmful fungi are called mycotoxins. They can be extremely toxic. They are absorbed into the blood by the gastrointestinal tract and thus circulate to all cells. You are involved in many disease processes.

Colon catarrh (collitis)

st an irritation of the lining of the large intestine, which among other things Can cause diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, bloating and air in your bowels. The irritation is caused due to improper diet, lack of fiber, food intolerance, and various infections.

Underweight

Many older and younger people suffer from malnutrition or more directly Malnutrition. This results in them becoming too thin, tired, or even exhausted. Mental health problems and stress can also reduce appetite.