The doctor told why stress provokes indigestion Stress affects people differently. It all depends on the genetic and individual predisposition.

“People with a weak gastrointestinal (GI) tract will have stomach and intestinal discomfort in response to stress. Those who have cardiovascular diseases will have corresponding problems,” explains gastroenterologist Anna Yevtukh, writes LIGA. life.

Anna also told why bad news sometimes makes you feel sick, your stomach hurts and you want to go to the toilet, and how to get rid of discomfort in the new realities.

Brain - stomach - intestines The organs of the gastrointestinal tract are connected with the brain. Their communication channel is the vagus nerve. Through the release of neurotransmitters and intestinal hormones, the nerve transmits information to the brain.

“Thanks to the cerebral cortex, we can control emotions. However, in the subcortical stem parts of the brain there are processes beyond our control - what happens in the organs. Stress provokes excessive excitation of the cortex, which in moments passes to subcortical structures. for example, irritable bowel syndrome or heartburn, ”says the doctor.

Their symptoms are pain/discomfort in the stomach or intestines, nausea, and problems with stools..

This is not psychosomatics. No examinations, analyzes and gastroscopy will show the problem.. Pain is felt, but its cause is not visible.

“This is not psychosomatic. Man does not seem. He is really uncomfortable,” Anna explains..

For example, a person caught a minor intestinal infection. There was pain in the intestines. Pain signal passed to the brain. Subcortical centers remembered and programmed it. This is how a separate “pain nerve track” is produced.. The infection has passed, but the path has not changed.

“You no longer eat burgers, eat healthy, no constipation. However, the intestine perceives normal peristalsis - the movement of food by the organs of the gastrointestinal tract - as a painful sensation.. That is, it still hurts you, ”says Anna.

“You watched the news, started to worry and immediately wanted to go to the toilet. This is a response to acute stress.. When stress becomes chronic (permanent), this effect is less likely to occur.. May be replaced by nausea, stomach or intestinal pain. For example, functional. has nothing to do with food intake. This is also a response to acute stress,” Anna adds..

How to help yourself “In times of war, food is a matter of survival. You have to eat what you have. Even if it's sweet drinks. After all, a person needs energy for life, ”explains Anna.

However, if possible, observe the following rules:.

Drink hot drinks: tea, warm/hot water with lemon or lemon or apple peel. If possible, take a thermos of boiling water before entering the bomb shelter..

Combine food. If you have the opportunity to choose food, then eat not only simple carbohydrates (crackers, white bread, sweets and lollipops). Add protein (poultry, fish, eggs, legumes) and fiber (fruits and vegetables).

Don't Forget the Vegetables. Add beets, carrots, turnips, cabbage, etc.. If you have constipation, eat fresh vegetables; if you have diarrhea, eat cooked vegetables..

Eat hot meals. Thermally processed food is better absorbed and easier to digest..

Keep reasonable consumption. Do not pour out decoctions from vegetables, you can cook soup on them. If there are foods ready to eat, it is better to pour boiling water over them, and then eat.. That is, do not gnaw dry noodles, but eat with the fish soup. Try pouring water over a stew and making soup out of it..

Keep track of freshness. Better to eat less than stale food. According to Anna, now many calls to doctors concern intestinal infections and food poisoning with an expired shelf life.. If there is no light, put the food that should be in the refrigerator on the balcony or in another cold place..

“This is especially true for children and the elderly, in whom the physiological acidity of the stomach is somewhat lower and provides somewhat lower disinfecting abilities,” Anna notes..

Do not forget to eat regularly, even if anxious, do not feel like eating and hands down.

Do not lean on gluten products if you have problems with the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. That doesn't mean you have to look for gluten-free pancake mixes.. Just remember there are gluten-free cereals other than bread.

Protect your gut microbiome. Eat dairy and fermented foods. Leave the sandwiches.

Eat sweets for dessert, not before or instead of the main meal.

?Perform physiotherapy. If there are no medications to relieve pain, try stroking your stomach against (if you do it yourself) and clockwise (if you do it for a child) or take a knee-elbow position. This will help the gas to escape.. Alternate two steps. In particular, these procedures work for children..

“If diarrhea, avoid dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids, it is better if they are oral rehydration products (for example, Regidron), mineral water, salted water, tea, ”advises Anna.

In the store, choose protein-fat products, not just bread and crackers. For example, nuts, eggs, and cheese are great choices when available..

Check the first aid kit. Pharmacy must have:.

oral rehydration products;

smecta, which should be consumed separately from other medications. After all, smecta can absorb them, and their effect is leveled.

no-shpa;

enzymes (creon, mezim), but in an adequate dose (at least 20 thousand.

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, if possible - simethicone;

glycerin suppositories for constipation. However, please note that the size and dosage are different for children and adults..

“If there is a tendency to constipation, you can use prebiotic preparations that will temporarily compensate for fiber deficiency (inulin, psyllium, kelp, methylcellulose),” advises Anna.

However, there are laxatives that are prescribed only on prescription - Senna, sodium picosulfate, bisacodyl. Don't mindlessly consume them.! According to the doctor, they upset the electrolyte balance, which can do more harm than good..

“If you have prolonged discomfort in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, then try to see a doctor. Many professionals work online or by phone in times of war. He will prescribe drugs that help regulate the motility of the intestines and stomach, reduce spasm and relieve pain, ”the expert advises..

Also, do not forget that psychotherapists treat multifunctional disorders of these organs.. Therefore, seek help whenever possible.. List of specialists providing free psychological support - by link.

" Don't sit 24/7 in front of the news. If you're in a safe place, then go outside. Do a self-massage, as well as a massage of the abdomen and face. Meditate, pray and practice yoga,” advises a gastroenterologist.

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