small bowel sagging

Introduction

Brief introduction of small intestine Sagging of the small intestine means that the small intestine leaves its normal anatomical location and enters another site through weak points, defects or pores formed by congenital or acquired. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 0.002% Susceptible people: good for children Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: intestinal obstruction

Cause

Cause of small bowel ptosis

Increased intraluminal pressure and the presence of congenital body weakness or natural pathway are the main causes of sagging of the small intestine.

Prevention

Small bowel prevention

1. Prevent drinking strong tea coffee

Both strong tea and coffee are central stimulants. Through nerve reflex and direct influence, the gastric mucosa can become congested, secretory dysfunction, mucosal barrier destruction, and ulcer disease. In addition, attention should be paid to moderate consumption of foods that are highly irritating to the stomach.

2, prevent eating and devour

Chewing slowly is beneficial to the digestion of food. When eating, it is swallowed. If the food is not fully chewed, it will increase the burden on the stomach. The study also found that the secretion of saliva increased when chewing slowly, in the role of protecting the gastric mucosa, can avoid damage to the gastric mucosa caused by bad stimuli.

3, prevent sleeping and eating

Sleeping food not only affects sleep, but also stimulates gastric acid secretion and easily induces ulcers.

4, prevention does not talk about hygiene

It has been found that Helicobacter pylori infection is the culprit leading to the pathogenesis of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancer. It can be transmitted through tableware, toothbrushes, kissing and the like. Therefore, pay attention to hygiene, without the use of other people's tableware, dental appliances, can prevent Helicobacter pylori infection, which can prevent various stomach diseases.

Complication

Small bowel sinus complications Complications, intestinal obstruction

Intestinal obstruction can occur.

Symptom

Symptoms of small intestine drooping common symptoms abdominal distension, abdominal pain, difficulty in bowel movement

There may be symptoms of intestinal obstruction such as paroxysmal bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, poor exhaustion of the anus.

Examine

Small intestine drooping examination

It can perform liver function tests and ultrasound examination of gastrointestinal diseases.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of small intestine sag

diagnosis

Diagnosis can be performed based on clinical performance and laboratory tests.

Differential diagnosis

It can be differentiated from sagging stomach.

Gastroptosis is due to insufficient suspension of the diaphragm, supporting the relaxation of the ligament of the internal organs, or lowering the intra-abdominal pressure, and the abdominal muscles are loose, leading to a large stomach bend to the pelvic cavity when standing, and the lowest point of the small curved curve of the stomach falls below the sputum line. Often accompanied by changes in the position of the duodenal bulb.

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