Understanding Chronic Enteritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Sasipim Jamikorn, M.D. gastroenterologist Vejthani Hospital explained that the diseasechronic enteritis It is a group of diseases that have inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Which currently does not have a clear cause. But there may be many factors in common, including genetic factors. Which is often found in Europe and America than in Asia. However, nowadays, this disease is found more and more in Thailand. We should therefore focus on continuously stimulating the immune system in the body that is abnormal from viral or bacterial infections. Until resulting in chronic inflammation, other factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol Eating a high-fat diet, stress etc.

diseasechronic enteritis Can be divided into 2 types:

• colitis Symptoms occur in the arealarge intestineMainly may be inflamed until ulceration and spread only to the superficial tissue Patients often have chronic diarrhea. Diarrhea that comes and goes, bloody stools have a stomach ache It may also include arthritis or fever.
• Crohn’s disease Symptoms can occur in any part of the gastrointestinal tract. from the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum Patients may have a variety of symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, mucus or fresh blood, fever, weight loss, anemia or anemia.

How to diagnosechronic inflammatory bowel diseaseefficient and precise is laparoscopiclarge intestine to examine the intestinal wall It allows the doctor to clearly see the lesions within the intestines. And can take a biopsy of the inflamed area for pathological examination to screen for colon cancer as well

current diseasechronic enteritis Start treatment by taking medication. Which type of drug selection, the doctor will consider the severity and location of the inflammation. After receiving the drug, the patient should eat continuously. Do not stop taking the drug on your own, even if your symptoms improve. Symptoms generally improve within 2-4 weeks.

In addition, patients need to take care of their own nutrition byIt is advisable to eat all 5 groups with less proportion per meal. drink enough water Avoid foods high in fat, alcohol, and caffeine.

“chronic inflammatory bowel disease If diagnosed and treated quickly and accurately The disease will calm down and the patient can return to normal life. At the same time, if not treated and leftchronic enteritisIndefinitely, it can cause the body to lose essential nutrients and minerals, and may cause complications. may lead to diseasecolon cancerYes,” concluded Dr. Sasipim.