How to treat gastrointestinal dysfunction
Sep 02, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Huang Yuhong
Introduction
Gastrointestinal dysfunction may be caused by irregular eating habits, excessive mental stress, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic gastritis, and other factors. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and then improve the condition through general treatments, medication, and other approaches under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, maintaining regular作息 (作息 should be translated as作息 here, but since it's repeated in the original text, it might be a typo or redundant term), avoiding staying up late, and engaging in mild exercises such as walking and yoga are advised.
Generally, gastrointestinal dysfunction may be caused by irregular eating habits, excessive mental stress, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic gastritis, and other factors. It is recommended to seek timely medical consultation, identify the underlying cause, and improve the condition under a doctor's guidance through general treatments, medications, and other methods. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Irregular Diet: Long-term overeating, inconsistent meal times, or frequent consumption of spicy and greasy foods can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, disrupt the rhythm of gastrointestinal motility, and lead to functional disorders. Adjust your diet structure, eat meals at regular intervals with controlled portions, choose bland and easily digestible foods, avoid spicy, raw, cold, and greasy foods, and eat until you are about 70-80% full to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal system.
2. Excessive Mental Stress: Prolonged anxiety, tension, or emotional fluctuations can affect autonomic nervous system function, causing abnormalities in gastrointestinal motility and secretion, thus triggering functional disorders. Alleviate stress through exercise, meditation, communication with others, and maintain emotional stability. Seek psychological counseling if necessary to prevent ongoing emotional issues from affecting gastrointestinal function.
3. Functional Dyspepsia: Slowed gastrointestinal motility and insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes can lead to post-meal fullness and early satiety, representing mild gastrointestinal dysfunction. Patients should follow medical advice to take medications such as domperidone tablets, mosapride citrate tablets, and compound digestive enzyme capsules to enhance gastrointestinal motility and supplement digestive enzymes.
4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Increased gastrointestinal sensitivity is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. Symptoms may recur but are not associated with organic lesions. Follow medical advice to use medications such as pinaverium bromide tablets, smectite powder, and Bifidobacterium triple viable capsules to relieve intestinal spasms, regulate bowel movements, and improve intestinal flora.
5. Chronic Gastritis: Chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or long-term irritation can impair gastrointestinal digestion and cause symptoms such as stomach pain, acid reflux, and decreased appetite. Follow medical advice to use medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, and hydrotalcite chewable tablets to inhibit gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa.
In daily life, maintain a regular routine, avoid staying up late, and engage in mild physical activities like walking or yoga to promote gastrointestinal motility. Pay attention to food hygiene, avoid consuming spoiled foods, and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal infections. Comprehensive lifestyle adjustments can help restore and stabilize gastrointestinal function.
