Digestive disorders encompass a broad range of conditions that affect the digestive system, leading to discomfort, pain, and other symptoms. These disorders can impact various components of the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Here’s a brief overview of some common digestive disorders:
- Acid Reflux (GERD) (अम्ल प्रतिवाह): Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort.
- Hyperacidity (अम्लपित्त): Excessive production of stomach acid, leading to symptoms like heartburn and indigestion.
- Chronic Gastritis (जीर्ण जठरशोथ): Inflammation of the stomach lining that can result in pain, nausea, and other digestive issues.
- Anorexia Nervosa (अरुचि): An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and other behaviors.
- Crohn’s Disease (ग्रहणी): A type of inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation of the digestive tract, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (संग्रहणी): A functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits without evidence of other damage to the digestive tract.
- Ulcerative Colitis / Colitis (रक्तातिसार): An inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum, leading to abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- Constipation (कब्ज): Difficulty in passing stools, often associated with infrequent bowel movements and straining.
- Piles/Fissure/Fistula (बवासीर): Conditions affecting the anal region, including swollen blood vessels (piles), tears in the lining of the anus (fissure), and abnormal connections between organs (fistula).
- Flatulence (पेट फूलना/गैस): Excessive gas in the digestive system, leading to bloating and discomfort.
- Anaemia (खून की कमी): A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, often resulting in fatigue, weakness, and pale skin.
