Colon
The digestive system consists of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx, stomach, intestine, large intestines, and anus. Many glands participate in digestion, absorption and synthesis of important enzymes and vitamins to complete digestion such as: liver, pancreas, colon is the stored part of the digestive system, Abdominal cavity, and has many functions such as: absorption of water and mineral elements, and push the waste to the anus.
Colon Diseases
Colorectal diseases can be divided into functional and obstructive diseases, and functional diseases are increased contractions that cause intestinal pain, increased excretions that cause irritation and bloating of the colon or cause diarrhea that reduces absorption of digested substances, and obstructive colitis is caused by tumors or bypass movements that prevent colon discharge Causing swelling or swelling in the abdomen. These conditions require surgical intervention.
Causes of bulges and bulges in the colon
The bacteria, fungi and intestines are the main cause of dysfunction in the colon, such as diarrhea caused by food allergies, viral infections such as cholera, intestinal fungi such as tapeworm and scars. The colon has beneficial fungi that play an important role in the synthesis of vitamins such as vitamin K, And helps to complete digestion, and maintain the internal lining of the intestines, and harmful bacteria live and feed on digested food, and cause anemia of human, and cause the occurrence of puff and pain in the abdomen.
Effect of food type on the colon
Some people are affected by some types of food more than others. Some people suffer from puff pain after eating certain foods such as pastries, whole grains, and hot foods that affect most people and cause inflammation of the inner membrane of the stomach and can cause ulcers.
Relationship between age, lifestyle and colon injury
Young people are more likely to suffer from colorectal problems, as well as people who are following unhealthy diets such as: eating fast food, high in fat and salts, increasing the intake of spices, not chewing well, eating alcohol that affects the inner wall of the intestines, Can cause hepatic insufficiency, hepatitis, intestinal ulcers or hemorrhoids. The degree of tolerance of food types varies from person to person.
Prevention of colon problems
- Eat regularly and chew well.
- Diversify diets; so that they contain all nutrients with a focus on vegetables, dietary fiber.
- Do not eat too cold or too hot drinks because they affect the intestinal wall.