Pain in the stomach after a meal - a very common problem. It normally occurs after eating unfamiliar food, dirty products (especially fruits and vegetables), as well as with overeating. Pain can occur in a few minutes or hours after the meal. What exactly causes the pain?

Microorganisms

Probably the most common cause of pain after eating, and abdominal distention Bloating - if you are bursting inside , Increased gas production and, sometimes, diarrhea - various microorganisms that are present in the food. The body tries to get rid of them to prevent bacterial infection; In some cases, it not only causes pain in the abdomen, but strong and vomiting.

Pancreatitis

The appearance of abdominal pain Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms   a few hours after eating may indicate pancreatitis. Consult your doctor, as this disease may require treatment.

Liquids

Today, people use a lot of liquids - still, because doctors are constantly reminded of the need to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, and yet we drink juice, coffee, tea ... All this dilutes the gastric juice, resulting in its concentration is insufficient not only for In order to digest food, but also to destroy the bacteria enters the stomach. This causes frequent abdominal pain following a meal, as well as diarrhea and nausea Nausea - there may be problems with the nervous system .

Bowel obstruction

Ileus is often a key cause of spasmodic pain after eating. Its symptoms may also be nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Overeating

This is the problem of millions of modern people. In Western society we have long ceased to have only to live, but for many people, food becomes almost the meaning of life. It is especially dangerous to abuse fast food, but with the immoderate consumption of harmful even the healthiest food.

How to prevent stomach pain after eating

• Stay away from convenience foods, fast food and any food in which quality you are not sure
• Eat regularly at regular intervals (ideally every three hours)
• The last meal should be three hours before bedtime Dreams: how to understand our dreams . Take a nap after a meal - a bad idea, since it not only promotes the deposition of fat, but also can cause abdominal pain
• Do not overeat. If self-control is already very difficult, seek medical attention
• Within an hour after meal drink as little as possible
• If you have any questions about the food, be sure to consult with a nutritionist

Gastrovirusnaya infection occurs as the flu Influenza - expect the unexpected but always   colds - the autumn-winter period. And this infection likewise carries the risks, complications and unpleasant symptoms. Did you know about this infection? What can it for a cause?

Nausea and vomiting - the only signs of infection gastrovirusnoy

Not true. The most common signs of infection - loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, increased (about 38 degrees), the temperature of the body, severe diarrhea and severe fatigue. Symptoms appear abruptly, about twelve hours, or at most a day after the virus infection.

Symptoms typical of babies with the infection: dehydration, which is expressed in acute thirst, lack of tears, occurrence of dark circles around the eyes, marked their buckling. Observed spotting Spotting - it is important to rule out pathology   in the stool, excessive sleep, many hours of vomiting, high fever (above 38.5), rapid pulse and breathing. If even one of these symptoms appeared the baby, an urgent need to see a doctor.

Gastroenteritis passes through the night

Not true. Gastroenteritis - frequent disease, but to cure completely, the need to adapt the power to help eliminate the symptoms after about forty-eight hours. In addition, the need to consult a doctor.

To quickly recover from gastroenteritis, you must drink plenty of pure water to detoxify and eliminate the risk of dehydration. After vomiting have to wait about an hour before you eat and drink. At this time, the digestive tract should recover somewhat, calm down. Vomiting and diarrhea contribute to the emergence of fatigue, sleepiness, so you should allow yourself to relax, sleep at least one day.

Once the symptoms are eliminated appetite is slowly returning. But eat for one or two days should be moderate and adapted, without impacting the body heavy and indigestible food. After two days without symptoms of gastroenteritis, you can return to normal life and nutrition.

During gastroinfektsii children need increased attention and care

True. Vomiting and diarrhea contribute actively removes fluid from the body, which is very critical for any person, especially a child. However, babies and older children may not always feel thirsty and ask for spicy drink, and then the parents need to be very careful that the child did not have dehydration, harmful to health.

You can use a solution based on water, salt and sugar, which must be taken to the same extent in which the child loses water. They can be purchased in a pharmacy in sachets which are dissolved in the mineral water. In any case, if a child is sick, you can not ignore the doctor's visit and self-medicate. Especially you have to be attentive to the abnormal behavior of the baby - fever, too long sleep Dreams: how to understand our dreams , Frequent crying, which had not previously been characterized. Remember that young children, as well as elderly people who do not have an acute sense of thirst, and do not always ask for a drink, so you can not miss even a minor symptom of lack of body fluids.

Soup and rice - the only food recommended to nutrition during infection gastrovirusnoy

Not true. When vomiting stops, the patient, it is important to drink as much as possible and not have to make up for lost fluids. Brees and herbal infusions are given more than just liquid - they saturate it with useful substances, vitamins, trace elements, which are displayed during acute episodes of diarrhea and vomiting. However, you should avoid very sugary drinks, which will only aggravate the symptoms.

Several hours later, the patient can eat soups, rice, white bread, good stewed vegetables, boiled potatoes and other dishes cooked without oil, steamed or stewed. If symptoms do not return, it is necessary to gradually restore the power, entering into the diet yogurt, lean meat, fish, fruits and vegetables.

There is no medication to cure gastroenteritis

True. Unlike bacterial lesions of the gastrointestinal tract are treated with antibiotics Antibiotics - whether they will help you in the foreseeable future? , Viral infection can not be such therapy. We need to be patient before recovery occurs. However, there are medications that help to cope with the symptoms of the disease, reducing their symptoms. The doctor will prescribe medication against diarrhea, means to reduce nausea, stomach cramps against and for the stabilization of the intestine. Basically such funds are sold in pharmacies without a prescription, they can be taken alone, but if a day or two is not visible improvements occur, contact your doctor immediately because it could be a serious disease that requires special treatment and attention of a specialist.

The infection is more common in autumn and winter

True. And there are quite understandable reasons. The virus that causes the infection is sensitive to temperature and summer, he quickly dies. Once the temperature is understood, it is easier to survive and affect the body. All the more so when colds rarely ventilated rooms, and a room full of different harmful substances.

Simple rules to help reduce the risk of infection:

• Regular hand washing with soap;
• maintaining hygiene in the toilet, bathroom and kitchen;
• washing and thorough proglazhivanie linen and bedding of the patient, if he is in the house with healthy people.