The gatekeeper of the stomach: illness, treatment

The pylorus is an indispensable element, through which food is briefly delayed for digestion. If it functions abnormally, then problems with the gastrointestinal tract begin.

Location and function of the sphincter represented

The pylorus is used to separate the pyloric part and the duodenum. In addition, it performs an important function of accumulating and regulating the intake of acid in the digestive tract for digestion of food. Naturally, if the juice comes in large or too small quantities, a peptic ulcer may begin to develop.

An important role of the pylorus is played in the right peristalsis. The fact is that due to him from time to time the mucous membrane begins to move undulatingly. And the sphincter prevents the ingestion of food and bile back into the stomach. Thanks to this, a person can get the maximum amount of useful substances and be protected from GI disease. And he stimulates the pancreas. That is, this sphincter ensures normal functioning of the whole gastrointestinal tract.

As for the location, it is located in the lower part of the stomach and divides it with the duodenum.

Stenosis of the pylorus: symptomatology and causes

This disease is very unpleasant, but it can be cured. The stenosis is that the outlet of the sphincter narrows pathologically and ceases to pass the food normally. Naturally, digested food can not pass into the intestines, which can lead to a more serious illness, and the body simply does not receive the necessary substances for its normal work.

Stenosis of the pylorus has such symptoms:

- pain syndrome;

- nausea;

- often - vomiting.

As for the causes of this disease, the most important of them is a stomach and duodenal ulcer. And even in the digestive tract may be scars, which do not allow the sphincter to unfold widely enough. Naturally, the cause of the pathology is also malnutrition, prolonged fasting, and malignant tumor.

Diagnosis of stenosis

In principle, it is quite simple and does not require any very complicated manipulations and equipment. You will definitely have to undergo ultrasound of the stomach, which will determine the degree of the disease, and also carefully examine the mucous walls for ulcerative wounds. To do this, you need to swallow the so-called "gut". If the examination is scheduled for the morning, then from the previous evening, try not to eat or drink anything, so that the picture is as clear as possible.

Naturally, you will take gastric juice to analyze the degree of its acidity. From this analysis depends the purpose of medications. Of course, you will also have to undergo an external examination of the gastroenterologist. Other tests (blood and urine) will show how much the disease has harmed the body.

Treatment of stenosis

Stenosis of the pylorus of the stomach must necessarily be treated to eliminate or minimize all those complications that may arise. First of all, remember that you can not engage in self-medication, because this can lead to a deterioration of the situation. First you need to turn to the gastroenterologist and undergo a thorough examination. If the diagnosis is confirmed, the doctor may prescribe drugs that reduce the secretion of gastric juice ("Pirenzepin", "Gastroceptin", "Ranitidine", "Famotodin"). If the cause of the pathology is ulcerative wound, then you will also have to use certain medications to heal it (preparations "Fosfalugel", "Vicair", "Altan").

Periodically, doctors suction the contents of the stomach. Therefore, you will have to be treated in a hospital. After the above procedures, doctors monitor the condition of the sphincter. If he has expanded enough, then a person can eat little by little. However, it is not necessary to heavily burden the stomach, since the situation can repeat itself.

It should be noted that this disease can be cured at any stage of development. And it is completely eliminated. Naturally, for this it is necessary to fully comply with the prescriptions of the doctor.

When is surgery necessary?

If the pylorus is not cured by traditional methods, it is possible to use radical methods. In addition, the operation is done even in infants, if the stenosis is congenital. Naturally, before the intervention, the patient should be well prepared. That is, you should do daily gastric lavage, and also apply parenteral nutrition.

There are also several methods of performing an operation, the use of which depends on the type of stenosis: resection, vagotomy or a combination thereof.

What is "pylorus spasm", and how to get rid of it?

There are various diseases of the pylorus who need to be treated. One such pathology is spasm. Its peculiarity is that it does not represent any serious disease, but it can significantly disrupt the digestive tract and cause severe pain.

Pathology is characterized by the fact that the sphincter under the action of spasm can greatly narrow down and for some time not to skip the food further. However, this phenomenon does not last too long and does not require surgical intervention. The cause of this condition can be any disturbance in the activity of the nervous system and metabolic processes.

Spasm of the pylorus can also occur with poisoning, as a protective reaction of the body. In order to eliminate this problem, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of its occurrence. For example, try to eat right, and also avoid strong nervous strain or agitation. It is not advisable to leave the stomach empty, since in this case the frequency of seizures may increase.

If you have an attack, then try to take a horizontal position to pull your legs to your stomach. Relieve the condition will help warm compress. You can not eat at this time. If the seizures happen too often and are accompanied by vomiting, you may soon be depleted, and the nutrients simply stop absorbing. Even if spasm occurs rarely, try to consult a gastroenterologist.

What is a "gatekeeper deficiency", and how to eliminate it?

The problem is that the sphincter does not shrink well enough and performs its blocking function. In this case, the stomach can be emptied too quickly. Naturally, the food does not have time to be well treated with acid and not completely processed enters the intestine. In this case, you do not get the amount of nutrients you need.

Naturally, this situation needs to be corrected. The doctor can prescribe to you such drugs that will stimulate the sphincter. Gastric insufficiency is curable if, of course, the patient complies with all the prescriptions of specialists.

Prevention of sphincter diseases

Treatment of a pylorus can not be necessary if you carry out timely prevention of diseases. Try to observe the diet and make it full. Refuse bad habits that can cause ulcers. Try not to take medication unnecessarily and do not exceed their dosage.

If you have a predilection for digestive tract diseases, then you should not sit on any diet or even starve. Just decide on the optimal composition of food, which will provide the body with useful substances and will not lead to changes in the figure.