Digestive diseases are problems that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and can have serious effects on health. Symptoms vary depending on the type of disease, but generally include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and loss of appetite. Some digestive diseases can lead to serious complications, such as intestinal obstruction, anemia, or malnutrition. In more severe cases, the disease can lead to colon cancer. Some diseases can also increase the risk of infections, such as salmonellosis, and cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
The effects of digestive diseases vary according to the health condition and the type of disease. However, they may include:
-Abdominal pain; -Nausea; -Vomiting; -Intestinal obstruction; -Intestinal dysfunction; -Dehydration; -Delays in growth and development; -Nutritional imbalances; -Fatigue; -Emotional problems; -Deterioration of quality of life; -In some cases, even death. For example, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, which can lead to prolonged abdominal pain, abnormal feces, dehydration, nausea and vomiting.
Among other conditions, highlight for the irritable bowel syndrome, which can directly affect the quality of life, generating discomfort and nutritional losses.