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Treatment of chronic enteritis in adults. Symptoms and treatment of enteritis in adults. Enteral manifestations include

Doctors call enteritis a problem in the functioning of the digestive system when absorption processes are disrupted. This disease is quite specific - its appearance can be triggered by various factors, and there is no treatment as such.

Causes of enteritis

Most often, the symptoms of the disease in question appear against the background of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract - for example, when diagnosed (inflammation of the pancreas), (inflammation of the gastric mucosa), (inflammation of the gallbladder) and others.

But doctors also recognize various infectious diseases that are accompanied by pathological damage to the intestinal mucosa as factors that provoke the appearance of enteritis. These include salmonellosis, dysentery and/or viral infections.

The disease can occur due to helminthic infestations, when affecting the functioning of the digestive system external factors(physical/chemical), due to poor diet.

In each individual case, the doctor must determine the true cause of the development of enteritis. To be able to prescribe adequate treatment.

Symptoms of enteritis

The symptoms of the disease in question are considered variable and may depend on the severity of the enteritis and the form of the pathology. Despite the fact that in medicine there is a distinction between acute and chronic enteritis, it is the chronic form of the disease that is most often diagnosed. This is due to the fact that the symptoms of acute enteritis are pronounced, the patient tries to help himself and this most often “works.” Naturally, there is no talk of any seeking medical help - it is precisely at these moments that the nature of the disease transitions from an acute to a chronic form.

All symptoms of enteritis are divided into two groups.

Extraintestinal symptoms

This group of symptoms includes a violation of the absorption process, so the patient almost immediately understands that not everything is in order with his health. Judge for yourself what doctors classify as extraintestinal symptoms of enteritis:

  1. Sudden weight loss. Moreover, people do not make any effort to do this, sometimes even their appetite does not decrease, and their weight rapidly drops - in some cases, patients lose up to 20 kg in 4-6 weeks.
  2. General weakness. This symptom is inherent in many diseases, but enteritis is characterized by a combination of lethargy and weight loss.
  3. Psycho-emotional disorders. We are talking about problems with sleep - at night the patient suffers from insomnia, but during the day he is overcome by drowsiness. We should not forget about increased irritability without obvious reasons for such a state.
  4. Appearance changes. Patients with enteritis, when the absorption process is impaired, note brittle and dry hair, thinning and separation of the nail plates, dullness and a grayish tint of the skin.

Note:if enteritis progresses, but no therapeutic measures the patient does not perform, then extraintestinal symptoms are added to a rapid heartbeat, decreased tendon reflexes, and muscle cramps.

Everything is simple here - enteritis is an inflammatory disease that is localized in the intestines, so the symptoms will be appropriate:

  • periodic pain in the lower abdomen or in the right iliac region;
  • diarrhea that occurs regardless of what foods are eaten;
  • bloating, rumbling;
  • increased gas formation.

Note:if the disease in question occurs against the background of cholecystitis, then the patient will complain of dry mouth and a bitter aftertaste when eating food, but if the main disease is gastritis, then heartburn and belching with an unpleasant odor will be noted.

If we talk about how to treat enteritis that has arisen against the background of any pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, then doctors say that the cause of the enteritis must first be eliminated, then it will be possible to normalize intestinal function.

When symptoms of enteritis appear, it is strictly forbidden to take medications that slow down intestinal motility. In this case, all harmful/toxic substances will not be eliminated from the body, which leads to a deterioration in the patient’s well-being and the development of intestinal dysbiosis.

Note:if a person has an acute attack of enteritis, and there are no indicated medicines, then green or black tea will help alleviate his condition - you just need to chew and swallow a teaspoon of these leaves. Don't forget to wash it down with warm water.

The main rule for successful treatment of enteritis is strict adherence to diet. Firstly, the disease in question most often develops against the background of a poor diet. Secondly, the diet will help normalize intestinal motility and relieve diarrhea. Thirdly, an easier mode of functioning of the gastrointestinal tract will help quickly restore intestinal function.

Diet for enteritis

In general, patients with enteritis need to carefully consider their own menu - there are some restrictions, and there are also categorical contraindications to the consumption of certain foods. You should adhere to the following recommendations from a nutritionist:

  1. When diagnosing enteritis, you can include dishes from lean meats in your daily menu. They should be either baked, boiled or steamed. It is allowed to brush the meat with egg, but breading the dish is strictly prohibited.
  2. For enteritis, it is allowed to eat cutlets made from chicken, turkey, rabbit and veal. But it is better to boil or bake chicken and veal in one piece. It is not prohibited to include sausages, boiled beef tongue, and pancakes with meat filling into the diet.
  3. You can eat lean fish - it is prepared either as a whole piece or chopped. Fish can be baked and boiled, but not fried.
  4. Soups for patients diagnosed with enteritis are prepared in vegetable or mushroom broths, but if meat broth is prepared, then it should be second. All ingredients (vegetables, cereals) should be finely chopped, and if enteritis is in the acute stage, then the patient should eat pureed soups.

Note:Borscht is allowed to be included in the menu only in the stage of remission of enteritis. At the same time, the vegetables for it must be thoroughly chopped, and the amount of tomato paste must be significantly reduced.

  1. It is allowed to introduce milk, low-fat cottage cheese, kefir, and yogurt into the diet. Hard cheese can only be eaten grated or cut into thin slices. Sour cream can be added to already prepared dishes, but not more than 15 grams per plate. Cream is added to baked goods, meat casseroles or hot drinks.
  2. Porridge should be cooked in water or vegetable/meat broth. During periods of remission of enteritis, it is allowed to add a little milk to the porridge. Millet and pearl barley are excluded from the diet.
  3. Vegetables can be consumed for enteritis, but not all of them. Nutritionists recommend including potatoes, pumpkin, zucchini, carrots, beets, cauliflower/white cabbage, and green peas in the menu. These vegetables can be boiled, baked and stewed, but add vegetable or animal fats to your dishes to a minimum. You can also add greens to the menu (dill, parsley, basil and others), but they need to be finely chopped.
  4. You can afford fruits and berries, but it’s better to cook compote, make jelly or mousse from them, apples can be baked, but lemons/oranges can only be added to tea. If the patient prefers watermelons, grapes and tangerines, then they can be consumed only during long-term remission of enteritis, no more than 200 grams per day and without the skin.

Many patients of gastroenterologists are worried that they will need to exclude sweets and baked goods from their diet - to be honest, most people are downright addicted to these culinary joys. Do not be upset - for the disease in question, it is quite acceptable to consume toffee, non-chocolate caramels, marmalade, marshmallows, sugar, nuts, honey, and marshmallows. For baked goods, you can safely include dried baked goods and dry biscuits in the menu.

Note:if enteritis is in remission, then no more than once a week you can eat cheesecakes, pies with fish and green onions, pies with jam, eggs and liver.

Traditional medicine has enough big amount recipes to help cope with unpleasant symptoms enteritis. It would not be amiss to remind you that before using such folk remedies, the patient must undergo an examination and receive confirmation of the diagnosis. It is also necessary to consult with your doctor about the advisability of alternative treatment.

If permission has been received, or you have been diagnosed with chronic enteritis and all tests/studies have been completed a long time ago, then you can help yourself with the following means:

  1. Prepare a decoction of chamomile, calendula flowers and yarrow. The indicated components are taken in equal quantities (1 tablespoon each) and pour 500 ml of boiling water. Then the mixture is placed on low heat and boiled for 7 minutes. The broth should be cooled, strained and stored in a cool place.

How to use: 2 tablespoons 4-5 times a day before meals.

  1. If a chronic form of enterocolitis is diagnosed, it is accompanied by diarrhea, then you can restore/normalize intestinal function by eating 200-300 grams of green apples per day. You can’t eat anything else on this day!
  2. Prepare juice from plantain leaves, mix it with water in the proportion of 1 teaspoon of juice and 2 tablespoons of warm water.

How to use: a teaspoon three times a day 20 minutes before meals.

  1. Tansy flowers need to be brewed with boiling water according to the principle of preparing regular tea. To do this, you need to take a teaspoon of tansy and 250 ml of boiling water, leave for 20-30 minutes.

How to take: 1 tablespoon 6-10 times a day.

  1. If you take a pomegranate, you can also prepare an excellent remedy for getting rid of the symptoms of enteritis. You will need 20 grams of pomegranate peel (dry) and 50 grams of fresh grains - pour 300 ml of boiling water over them and leave to simmer for 10-20 minutes. Then the medicine is filtered and cooled.

How to use: 2 tablespoons 2 times a day.

  • rhizome of the burnet herb;
  • alder cones;
  • bird cherry berries;
  • caraway fruits;
  • fennel fruit;
  • peppermint leaves;
  • snakeweed fruits;
  • chamomile flowers;
  • St. John's wort herb.

Everything is taken in equal quantities and mixed thoroughly. Then you need to take 2 tablespoons of medicinal herbal mixture and pour 200 ml of boiling water over them, leave in a water bath for 10-15 minutes. All that remains is to cool the finished product for 45 minutes and strain, and only after this the decoction is brought to the amount of 200 ml by adding ordinary boiled water to the decoction.

How to take a decoction from the collection medicinal herbs : 3 tablespoons before meals.

Enteritis is a rather strange disease - it exists, even doctors differentiate it, but they can only offer simple medications and diets for treatment. Moreover. Experts assure that intestinal function can be restored quickly, but for long-term remission you need to try - stick to a strict diet, exercise traditional treatment if possible. But the prognosis is favorable - patients live happily all their lives with chronic enteritis.

Tsygankova Yana Aleksandrovna, medical observer, therapist of higher education qualification category

Enteritis- inflammatory disease of the small intestinal mucosa caused by for various reasons. Its main manifestation is loose stools.

The disease got its name from the combination of the Greek word “enteron”, which means “gut”, and the ending “it” - inflammation.

Some statistics

There is not a single person who has never suffered acute enteritis throughout his entire life.

At the same time, according to WHO, about a quarter of the world's population suffers from one form or another of chronic enteritis.

Interesting Facts

About digestion and the digestive system:

  • Each adult eats about 500 kg of food every year.
  • It takes the body about 72 hours to digest a hearty lunch or dinner completely, as well as pass it through the entire gastrointestinal tract (GIT). First, carbohydrates are broken down (sugar, pies, pastries, pasta), then proteins (meat, fish, eggs), then fats (cream, butter, vegetable oils).
  • The joy hormone (serotonin) is produced both in the brain and in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Serotonin is responsible for good mood and vigor, increases muscle tone and so on. That is why after a hearty lunch, eating chocolate or other goodies, your mood improves. As a result, the body remembers the effect obtained, and the person develops the habit of “eating” troubles.
  • Every day, an adult produces up to 1.7 liters of saliva in the oral cavity.
  • Main component gastric juice- 0.4% hydrochloric acid, which can dissolve metal. However, plastic, hair, plastic toys, pencils that enter the gastrointestinal tract are excreted unchanged.
  • With pancreatitis, the pancreas produces increased enzymes that enter the bloodstream. Therefore, they devour the human body from the inside, digesting its tissues, which is the cause of pain and intoxication in pancreatitis.
  • Liver - laboratory human body. She performs about 300 various functions: produces bile (about one liter per day), stores nutrients and vitamins (glucose, A, D, B12), synthesizes blood plasma proteins (globulins and albumin), neutralizes various toxic substances, and so on.
  • On average, the stomach of an adult can hold about a liter of liquid.
  • Bloating (flatulence) occurs due to excess formation of gases in the intestines produced by bacteria. The mixture consists of methane, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide. Or if you swallow excessive air while eating - aerophagia.
  • On average, the length of the gastrointestinal tract in an adult is about eight to ten meters.

Anatomy of the digestive tract

The digestive tract is a system of interconnected human organs that are designed to promote and process food, as well as extract nutrients from it, which are then absorbed into the blood and lymph.

The digestive system includes: oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, small and large intestines, anus, gall bladder.

The main processes of food digestion and absorption of nutrients occur in the small intestine. Its length in an adult is about 4.5 meters, and its diameter is 5 cm.

The small intestine consists of three parts: duodenum (bile from the gallbladder and pancreatic juice enter it through ducts), jejunum and ileum.

The wall of the small intestine is made up of three membranes:

  1. Internal or mucous

    It has a large number of circular folds, which are especially well developed in the duodenum. The folds contain a large number of intestinal villi, and on them are microvilli.

    In the center of each villi there is a lymphatic capillary, through which digested fats are absorbed, and along the periphery there is a network of blood vessels through which proteins enter the body.

    Thanks to this structure of the mucous membrane, the absorption surface of the small intestine reaches 200 m2.

    Small intestinal mucosa lined with epithelial cells (enterocytes), which quickly wear out and die. Their average lifespan is three to five days. Normally, their replacement occurs due to the rapid division of new cells: at a rate of 1 million cells per minute.

    In the thickness of the mucous membrane there are glands, which in an adult person secrete 2.5 liters of intestinal juice per day into the lumen of the small intestine.

    Along the course of the small intestine in the thickness of its mucous membrane there are Peyer's patches- groups of lymphoid nodules (part of the immune system). Their functions are to protect the body from foreign substances found in food, as well as from viruses and bacteria.

  2. Muscularis

    It consists of two layers of muscles (internal and external), closely intertwined. Due to their contraction, the movement of food gruel through the small intestine towards the large intestine is ensured - peristalsis.

    When illness or poor quality food enters the gastrointestinal tract, reverse bowel movements sometimes occur, leading to intestinal contents returning to the stomach - and vomiting occurs.

  3. Serous membrane - peritoneum

    Covers the outside of the jejunum and ileum, ensuring their easy sliding against the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity during peristalsis.

How does the digestion process occur?

Digestion is regulated by many systems and is tied to biological clock person.

However, if we consider only the passage of a bolus of food through the gastrointestinal tract and its digestion, then The digestive process boils down to the following:

  • During meals, blood flow in the vessels of the small intestine increases several times. Therefore, digestion and movement of food gruel throughout the body improves. digestive tract.
  • Digestion of the food bolus begins in the oral cavity, in which it is crushed and moistened with saliva containing enzymes. Further processing of the food bolus occurs in the stomach hydrochloric acid, and nutrients are partially absorbed.
Further, in the lumen of the small intestine (most of all in the duodenum), under the influence of bile and pancreatic juice, food substances break down into separate fragments, which in the jejunum and ileum with the help of intestinal juice are broken down into proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Then they undergo parietal (membrane) digestion under the influence of their own enzymes secreted by the microvilli of the small intestine.

Types of enteritis

The disease occurs in two forms:
  • Acute enteritis

    As a rule, with this course of the disease, complete recovery occurs if timely and adequate treatment is carried out.

  • Chronic enteritis

    Over time, it leads to atrophy (reduction in tissue size with partial or complete loss of function) of the mucous membrane of the small intestine.

According to the place of development of the disease, they are distinguished:
  • duodenitis - damage to the duodenum
  • jejunitis - jejunum
  • ileitis - ileum
However, most often the small intestine is involved in the process together with other parts of the gastrointestinal tract:
  • stomach and small intestine - gastroenteritis
  • small and large intestines (colitis) - enterocolitis
  • attraction to the process of the small and large intestines, as well as the stomach - gastroenterocolitis

Causes of enteritis

Enteritis, as an independent disease, is rare. As a rule, it is one of the manifestations of another illness.

Acute enteritis

They are characterized by an acute onset, with severe symptoms: loose stools, elevated body temperature, nausea, vomiting and so on.

Enteroviral infections

A group of diseases caused by several types of intestinal viruses (enteroviruses): Coxsackieviruses, polioviruses and ECHO (ECHO).

The source of the disease is a sick person or a healthy carrier of the virus. Infection occurs through poor personal hygiene, consumption of contaminated food and water, or inhalation of contaminated air.

The virus enters the human body through the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract, as well as the gastrointestinal tract. The virus accumulates and multiplies in the mucosa, infecting its cells and destroying them. This is manifested by the development herpetic sore throat, signs of ARVI, pharyngitis, intestinal disorders. The virus then spreads to organs and tissues, affecting them (kidneys, brain, skeletal muscles, etc.).

In addition, during its life, the virus produces a toxin that damages the cells of the intestinal mucosa, increasing their permeability. As a result, water and salts (sodium, chlorine) enter the intestinal lumen, which is manifested by diarrhea.

Salmonellosis

Acute intestinal infections, which are caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella, affecting mainly the gastrointestinal tract.

Salmonella enters the human body by eating contaminated foods (most often of animal origin): meat, milk, eggs and others. Or if personal hygiene rules are not followed.

The mechanism of development and damage to the small intestinal mucosa

Salmonella, once in the small intestine, attaches to its mucous membrane - and begins to multiply intensively. As a result, redness and swelling of the mucous membrane develop locally. Next, some salmonella penetrate the intestinal wall, and from there they spread throughout the body through the bloodstream. In severe cases, they affect other organs and tissues (lungs, skin, heart and others), causing the development of a septic form of the disease.

During its life, salmonella secretes salmonella toxin, which increases the permeability of epithelial cells of the small intestinal mucosa
As a result, the release of water, sodium and chlorine ions into the intestinal lumen increases. Thus, diarrhea is formed with further dehydration of the body and metabolic disorders.

Sometimes the disease becomes chronic - when immunological tolerance develops (the immune system “does not recognize” the foreign bacterium, mistaking it for the body’s own tissues, and therefore does not fight it).

Escherichiosis

The most common intestinal infections among travelers. Called coli or other Escherichia.

The source of the disease is a sick person or a healthy carrier. Escherichia enters the human body by eating contaminated food (mainly vegetables, fruits and dairy products, less often meat products) or by not observing personal hygiene rules.

The mechanism of development and damage to the small intestinal mucosa

The causative agent is a protozoan from the flagellate family (Lamblia intestinalis). The disease occurs primarily in the intestines, and in some patients it is accompanied by neurological (weakness, fatigue) and allergic (skin rash, joint pain, drug intolerance) manifestations.

Giardia enters the human body through consumption of contaminated foods (especially thermally unprocessed fruits and vegetables), as well as water and failure to comply with personal hygiene rules.

Giardia exists in two forms:

  • mobile (vegetative), which has four pairs of flagella for movement and a suction disk
  • immobile (cysts)
Mechanism of development and damage to the small intestine

Infection occurs with Giardia cysts, which, once in the small intestine (in favorable conditions), turn into a vegetative form.

During their life, to obtain nutrients, Giardia, using a suction disk, repeatedly attaches and detaches from the mucous membrane of the small intestine. As a result, enterocytes are damaged and nerve endings are irritated, and the suction surface of the villi is mechanically blocked.

Two months after infection, swelling appears in the places where Giardia is attached to the mucous membrane of the small intestine, inflammatory reaction and areas of atrophy (reduction in tissue size with partial or complete loss of function). In addition, the motor function of the small intestine is impaired.

Once in the large intestine, the mobile form of Giardia turns into a cyst and is excreted with feces.

Ascariasis

Helminthiasis caused by Ascaris lumbricoides. Adult female and male individuals are spindle-shaped roundworms, 15 to 40 cm long.

Infection occurs with mature roundworm eggs when consuming contaminated food (unwashed vegetables, fruits, berries) or hands contaminated with soil.

From an roundworm egg that has entered the small intestine, a larva hatches within two to three hours. It then attaches to the intestinal wall, and then travels through the blood vessels to the lungs (sometimes to the liver, heart and brain). In the lungs, the larva turns into a small adult, which then rises into the oral cavity, and from there it is swallowed again with saliva and mucus, ending up in the small intestine.

A sexually mature individual does not attach to the intestinal wall. However, it damages it during movement, resting against it with sharp ends, and also due to the mobility and elasticity of its body. As a result, the function of the intestines and stomach is disrupted, and the wall of the small intestine is injured, up to its perforation (violation of integrity).

Enterobiasis

Disease caused by pinworm ( white worm up to 10 mm long).

The source of infection is a sick person. Infection occurs when mature pinworm eggs are ingested.

The mechanism of development and damage to the wall of the small intestine

The eggs hatch into larvae in the lower small intestine and upper large intestine. Having reached sexual maturity, they attach to the intestinal wall using a suction apparatus at the head end. As a result, inflammation develops at the site of attachment, enterocytes die, and the nerve endings of the intestine, which are responsible for mechanical and chemical irritation, are irritated. Therefore, intestinal motility and the production of intestinal juice are disrupted, as well as abdominal pain and stool disturbances.

Chronic enteritis

They are secondary diseases.

Irritable bowel syndrome

Represents various shapes functional disorder (lack of anatomical changes) gastrointestinal tract: intestinal motility is disrupted (increases, decreases or becomes reversed) and the production of intestinal juice, as well as the absorption of nutrients.

The mechanism of formation and damage to the wall of the small intestine

Quite complex and not fully understood. However, it has been proven that there is a disruption in the relationship between the brain and the intestines. Therefore, patients become more sensitive to pain approximately three times more than healthy people. In addition, the contraction of the intestinal wall and the balance of hormones that regulate the movement of food gruel through the gastrointestinal tract are disrupted: somatostatin, cholecystokinin, motilin and others.

As a result, the intestines become very sensitive to any stimuli: stress, nutrition, medications, infection and others.

Despite the presence of symptoms of the disease (often very pronounced), quite long time there are no changes in the intestinal mucosa. However, as the disease progresses, the nutrition of intestinal tissues is disrupted. Therefore, on its mucous membrane, foci of epithelial detachment appear, as well as the formation of fibrosis (thickening of the connective tissue with the appearance of scars) and foci of atrophy.

Damage to the liver and biliary tract

In chronic diseases of the liver and biliary tract (hepatitis, cholecystitis and others), the function of formation and outflow of bile is impaired. Therefore, the process of cavity digestion (the breakdown and absorption of fats) and the movement of food gruel through the intestines are disrupted. In addition, they reproduce pathogens, which under normal conditions do not cause harm and are contained by the intestinal protective system.

Inflammation and swelling of the intestinal wall develop, therefore the physiological ability of enterocytes to renew is disrupted: they divide very quickly, but at the same time remain immature. Therefore, they do not perform their functions and die within a short time. As a result, atrophy of the intestinal mucosa develops.


Chronic/acute gastritis, gastric ulcer and 12-PC

According to modern theory, the development of these diseases is based on the colonization of the gastrointestinal tract Helicobacter pylori, which lives in 12 PCs and the stomach. While everything else (smoking, stress, eating disorders and others) are predisposing factors.

The mechanism of formation and damage to the intestinal wall

Penetrating through the protective layer of mucus, Helicobacter, with the help of flagella, attaches to the epithelial cells of the stomach and intestines. Next, they begin to produce enzymes (lipase, protease, mucinase), which dissolve the protective layer of mucus. As a result, gastric and intestinal juice comes into direct contact with the exposed mucous membrane of the stomach and 12 PCs. In addition, Helicobacter produces endotoxin, which destroys epithelial cells of the mucosa.

These mechanisms lead to the development of local inflammation of the mucous membrane, and often to the formation of erosions and ulcers.

Pancreatitis ( Inflammation of the pancreas)

The mechanism of formation and damage to the intestinal wall

Under the influence of causes (stress, alcoholism, nutritional disorders, diseases of the extrahepatic biliary tract, and so on), enzymes in the pancreas (trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase) are activated. Whereas normally this occurs only in the pancreatic duct. Therefore, swelling and inflammation develop in the pancreas, and the process of “self-digestion” starts in it.

As a result, pancreatic enzymes enter the intestines in insufficient quantities. Therefore, cavity digestion is disrupted (lumps of undigested food, droplets of fat): the food lump irritates the intestinal walls, leading to increased peristalsis and damage to intestinal endothelial cells. Thus, with a long course of the disease, the ability of the intestinal mucosa to recover is impaired, so dystrophic and then atrophic changes first develop on it.

Symptoms of enteritis

They consist of two or three symptom complexes, which can be either extraintestinal (general) or intestinal (local). As a rule, they are additional manifestations of the underlying disease. There are several types of abdominal pain:
  • Spastic, caused by spasmodic contractions of the small intestine.
  • Due to flatulence, associated with swelling of the loops of the small intestine with gases.
  • Mesenteric, caused by inflammation and enlargement of the intestinal lymph nodes. The pain is persistent, not associated with eating or passing gas, and does not go away after using antispasmodics. As a rule, they are accompanied by infectious intestinal infections.
  • Due to ganglionitis (inflammation of the nerve ganglion of the sympathetic nervous system), arising due to its damage by infection or intoxication. The pain is constant, burning, and does not go away after using antispasmodics, passing stool or passing gas.
  • Mixed pain is caused by a combination of several causes of pain.
Failure:
* pituitary gland and hypothalamus manifested by weakness, decreased appetite, frequent urination, weight loss, pallor of the skin, a sharp decrease in the function of the genital organs or their atrophy
* thyroid gland - chilliness, swelling of the face, decreased memory, dry skin
* adrenal cortex - skin pigmentation, decreased blood pressure
* gonads - decreased libido in both sexes, menstrual irregularities and secondary infertility in women, in men - accelerated ejaculation, frequent urination

Diagnosis of enteritis

It is based on techniques that identify the true cause of the disease, as well as the degree of dysfunction of the intestines and associated changes in the entire body.

Medical examination

The doctor ascertains the patient’s complaints:
  • the nature of the stool (watery, mushy, etc.) and its frequency during the day, the presence or absence of impurities in it
  • what is the nature of the pain (dull, cramping), after which it arises or intensifies, do painkillers help and what kind?
  • when did the disease begin
  • presence or absence of appetite
  • Is there weakness, weight loss, fever and other complaints?
During the examination, the doctor pays attention to the presence of:
  • white coating on the tongue and its dryness
  • flatulence and rumbling in the stomach
  • pale and dry skin
  • condition of hair and nails
  • pain when palpating (feeling) the abdomen, as well as the location of pain and other symptoms

X-ray examination

It is carried out using a barium suspension.

X-rays reveal characteristic changes for chronic enteritis:

  • expansion and strengthening of the pattern of folds of the intestinal mucosa
  • swelling of the folds of the mucous membrane and their smoothing - with a pronounced inflammatory process
  • change in the tone of the intestinal wall: when it increases, the lumen of the small intestine decreases, when it decreases, it expands
  • changes in the secretory function of the small intestine
  • impaired intestinal motility, as evidenced by accelerated or slow passage of a bolus of food through it
  • the presence of areas of atrophy of the small intestinal mucosa

Laboratory research

Coprogram

A stool examination in 20-30% of patients with chronic enteritis does not reveal any abnormalities.

In typical cases, the following are present: changes in coprogram:

  • the volume of stool increases (about 300 g are passed per bowel movement, and up to 1.5-2 kg per day)
  • changes in stool color (greenish-yellow or straw-yellow)
  • stool consistency is thin or watery
  • there are pieces undigested food and sometimes mucus
  • undigested muscle fibers (creatorhoea)
  • fatty acid and soap (steatorrhea), while the stool becomes gray and clayey, having a viscous and smearing consistency
  • undigested starch (amilorrhea)
  • gas bubbles with fermentative dyspepsia
  • the stool reaction is acidic (below 5.5), which indicates impaired digestion of carbohydrates
  • in the stool the level of enterokinase (an enzyme secreted by the cells of the small intestine mucosa) and alkaline phosphatase (a digestive enzyme) increase
Data from coprogogic studies indicate digestive disorders. However, they can vary not only in different patients, but also in the same patient, depending on the course of the disease.

Bacteriological examination of stool (culture)

It is carried out in the laboratory: feces, vomit and food debris are sown on a nutrient medium for bacterial growth. Subsequently (after a few days), a pure culture is isolated and the number of bacterial colonies is counted.

In chronic enteritis it reveals:

  • decreased content of total protein, iron, sodium, calcium
  • increased cholesterol and bilirubin levels

Serological study

Serological testing is carried out to diagnose many intestinal infections and helminth infections: giardiasis, ascariasis, escherichiosis, salmonellosis, detection of Helicobacter pylori and other diseases.

Treatment of enteritis

It should be aimed at the root cause that caused the disease, as well as relieving symptoms.

How is viral enteritis treated?

In case of severe general condition of the patient, hospitalization in the infectious diseases department is necessary; in case of mild and moderate severity, treatment at home is possible.

You should immediately consult a doctor if you have:

  • body temperature above 38C
  • chills, frequent vomiting, fainting
  • severe abdominal pain that does not go away after passing stool or gas
  • bloody or black stools
  • severe weakness or fatigue
  • stool more than 7-8 times a day
Symptoms may be a manifestation serious illnesses. Therefore, it is necessary to examine a doctor who will determine how to treat acute enteritis in a particular case.

Drinking regime

With enteritis, a huge amount of fluid and salts are lost by the body, so they need to be replenished. For this purpose, ready-made pharmaceutical powders are used for preparation, since they already contain all the necessary ingredients (Regidron, Hydrovit and others). One powder per liter of warm water.
In the absence of a pharmaceutical preparation, the solution can be prepared at home: ¾ teaspoon + 8 tsp. sugar + 1 tsp. baking soda + 1 liter of warm water.

It is necessary to drink liquid in small portions every 10-15 minutes so that it is well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and does not provoke vomiting.

First aid

To reduce discomfort in the stomach (flatulence, rumbling), remove viruses, bacteria and their toxins from the intestines It is recommended to use one of the adsorbents:

  • Activated carbon - at the rate of three tablets per 10 kg of weight. The entire dosage is distributed to be taken evenly throughout the day.
  • Smecta: 3-4 sachets per day, first dissolved in a glass of water.
  • Polyphepan or Bilignin are wood derivatives and are therefore poorly soluble in water. However, they are still easier to take if you first dissolve a tablespoon of powder in 100 water.
  • Attapulgite. The initial dose for adults is 4 tablets, then 2 tablets after each bowel movement, but not more than 14 tablets per day. Not recommended for use for more than two days.
It is possible to use other adsorbents.

How is bacterial enteritis treated?

The principle is the same as in the treatment of viral enteritis, except that antibacterial drugs are used. Considering that many microbes are already immune to classical antibiotics prescribed previously, Ofloxacin, Norfloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole (Trichopol) are most often used. Antibiotics should only be used after consultation with a doctor.

With timely and adequate treatment, acute enteritis is usually completely cured.

How is chronic enteritis treated?

First of all, treatment should be aimed at combating the cause of the disease. Without this condition being met, recovery is impossible. Moreover, they are developing various complications diseases (brain damage due to ascariasis, perforated gastric ulcer or 12 PC and others).

For example, when:

  • Metronidazole is prescribed for giardiasis.
  • Ascariasis - Vermox, Mebendazole, Albendazole.
  • Gastritis or gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori - special therapeutic regimens including two, three or four drugs.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome requires consultation with a psychotherapist, identification of the provoking factor, and normalization of the daily routine.
Combating symptoms of chronic enteritis

Elimination of flatulence

The most commonly prescribed medications are Espumisan, valerian solution or tablets, and activated charcoal.

Folk remedies - a decoction or infusion of chamomile flowers, dill seeds, valerian root, calamus rhizome, oregano herb.

Normalization of stool

Antidiarrheals are prescribed: Imodium, Loperapid and others. Their action is aimed at reducing the tone of the smooth muscles of the intestines and slowing down the passage of food gruel through it.

To combat intoxication

Adsorbents are used - drugs that remove certain bacteria, viruses and their toxins, and medications from the intestines.

These include medicines based on:

  • activated carbon(Karbolen, Karbolong)
  • polyvinylpyrrolidone (Entnrosorb, Enterodes)
  • lignin and cellulose (Polyphepan, Entegnin, Filrum-STI)
  • medical clay (Neosmectin, Smecta) and other adsorbents
To normalize digestion

Fighting pain syndrome

For moderate and moderate intensity pain, antispasmodics (drugs that reduce spasm of intestinal smooth muscles) are prescribed: Papaverine, No-shpa, Drotaverine, Duspatalin, Neobutin and others.

For severe pain, use drugs that block calcium channels of smooth muscles, preventing their contraction: Dicetel, Spasmomen.

To normalize intestinal microflora

Medicines containing beneficial bacteria for the intestines: Lactobacterin, Bifidumbacterin, Yogurt, Bifikol, Baktisuptil, Linex and others.

What diet to follow for enteritis?

For acute enteritis

During your illness, you should stop eating solid food and switch to a diet that restores the intestinal mucosa.

  • In the first two to three days of illness, slimy soups and foods with low fiber content are recommended: baked potatoes, boiled white rice, white bread crackers, boiled or baked vegetables and fruits
  • From the fourth to fifth day, steamed or boiled meat and fish are added.
  • Next, coarser food is gradually introduced into the diet in such a way as not to give heavy load on the intestines immediately.
In addition, it is recommended to exclude whole milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, juices, and baked goods from the diet for two to three weeks. You should eat in small portions - 4-5 times a day.

For chronic enteritis

During an exacerbation of the disease, a gentle diet is recommended, which has minimal irritation on the intestinal walls and also has an enveloping effect. Therefore, in the first day or two, it is recommended to avoid solid foods, eat rice or oat broth, jelly.

From the second or third day, diet No. 4 is prescribed for 4-8 weeks.

The goal is to reduce the amount of fats and carbohydrates while maintaining the proportion of protein, as well as mechanical and thermal sparing of the intestinal wall, limiting salt (up to 8 g per day).

Recommended products: white bread crackers or day-old white bread, low-fat fish and meat, eggs (soft-boiled or steam omelet), low-fat cottage cheese, butter, boiled cereals (white rice, buckwheat, oatmeal), boiled vegetables and fruits only.

All are excluded fresh vegetables and fruits, carbonated and cold drinks, juices, legumes, strong broths, pasta casseroles, smoking, alcohol, milk.

Culinary processing. Products are boiled, steamed or baked, used in liquid, pureed or minced form.

Meals in fractions: in small portions 4-5 times a day.

This is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the small intestine. Usually a large area of ​​the intestine is affected (diffuse enteritis), although in some patients pathological changes limited to its individual departments (duodenitis, regional enteritis, regional ileitis).

In his work, a general practitioner diagnoses acute enteritis relatively rarely, since inflammation of the small intestine is rarely isolated, in most cases it occurs with simultaneous inflammation of the large intestine (colitis) and stomach (gastritis), called gastroenterocolitis. At the same time, both acute and chronic enteritis have a number of characteristic features, which makes it possible to diagnose enteritis as an independent nosological unit, or in combination with other diseases of the digestive system.

In etiology and pathogenesis acute enteritis highest value have infections ( typhoid fever, cholera, influenza, viral hepatitis). It can be caused by exposure to various toxic and chemical compounds that enter the mucous membrane of the small intestine. The allergic factor is also important, in particular idiosyncrasy to certain foods (eggs, crabs, strawberries) and medications (iodine, novocaine, sulfonamide drugs, antibiotics).

First, hyperemia and swelling of the mucous membrane of the small intestine develop, then hemorrhages and ulcerations. In severe cases, mucosal necrosis and perforation may develop. There are local (intestinal) and general symptoms:

  • local
    • diarrhea,
    • rumbling in the stomach, a feeling of transfusion in it,
    • moderate pain (less often severe) cutting pain) in the umbilical region,
    • nausea and vomiting,
    • belching, persistent hiccups,
    • the stools are initially excessive, with a mushy consistency, later they become liquid, watery, acquire a dirty green tint, without significant admixtures of mucus (with colitis, mucus and blood are found in the stool);
  • are common
    • rapidly increasing general weakness,
    • dizziness,
    • in severe cases, a collaptoid state develops:
      • increase in body temperature to 38.5-39 °C,
      • the skin is pale, the tongue is dry, covered with a gray or yellow-gray coating,
      • the pulse is usually accelerated, in severe cases - insufficient filling (due to decreased blood pressure),
      • heart sounds in most patients are weakened,
      • the abdomen is initially swollen, then becomes retracted and sunken; upon palpation, pain is detected in the peri-umbilical region, the terminal segment of the small intestine is sensitive, and rumbling can be heard in the area of ​​the large intestine.

The disease usually lasts 1-2 days, sometimes a week. If colitis occurs, the disease lasts longer. Severe course of acute enteritis in children and the elderly. Basically, acute enteritis ends in complete recovery after 1-2 weeks.

Etiology and pathogenesis chronic duodenitis insufficiently studied. It is believed that its cause is Helicobacter pylori and other infectious agents that can enter the duodenum from the tonsils, prostate gland, carious teeth, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, appendix, gall bladder. Due to the reflux of acidic gastric contents into the duodenum, metaplasia of the gastric epithelium occurs here, which supports Helicobacter pylori infection. Violations of the nature and diet, quality and quantity of food, irregular meals, consumption of very hot or cold foods, abuse of alcohol and spicy foods play a significant role. Smoking plays an important role in the occurrence of chronic duodenitis, especially on an empty stomach.

The leading sign of chronic duodenitis is dull It's a dull pain in the epigastric region, less often - at the xiphoid process. Sometimes it's sharp and strong pain, as with a peptic ulcer. It is determined constantly, may decrease slightly immediately after eating and intensify 2-3 hours after eating. The pain radiates along both costal arches. Sometimes patients complain of a feeling of something they eat being stuck behind the sternum, regardless of the nature of the food and its consistency - Gubergritz's symptom. Patients complain of heartburn, nausea, and vomiting, which does not bring improvement. The tongue is covered with a white coating; teeth marks are clearly visible along the edges. On superficial palpation, resistance is determined in the upper part of the right half of the abdomen. With deep palpation of the pyloroduodenal zone, you can find the so-called muscle cushion, which disappears in the position on the left side.

There is no seasonality, which is characteristic of duodenal ulcer.

By clinical course There are four forms of chronic duodenitis:

  • ulcer-like - manifested by a pain syndrome, which is subsequently joined by dyspeptic symptoms, usually the pain is expressed on an empty stomach and at night, it is indefinitely localized (as happens with a duodenal ulcer), often diffuse, defined throughout the epigastric region;
  • gastritis-like - accompanied by leading signs of dyspepsia (nausea, heartburn, sour belching, a feeling of heaviness under the xiphoid process);
  • cholecyst-like - patients complain of pain in the upper right half of the abdomen, which is caused or intensified after consumption fatty foods, radiates transversely along both costal arches;
  • hidden - asymptomatic, discovered by chance, for example, during fibroesophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Chronic enteritis is a disease of the small intestine, characterized by structural changes in the mucous membrane (dystrophy, inflammation, atrophy) with periodic or permanent dysfunction of the small intestine. In the occurrence of pathomorphological changes, disruption of the normal regeneration of the mucous membrane of the small intestine is of significant importance. The pathological reaction of the mucous membrane of the small intestine is the same, regardless of the etiological factor. Among the exogenous causes of chronic enteritis, the most important are:

  • infection (shigella, staphylococcus, salmonella, enteroviruses),
  • protozoan invasion (giardiasis, opisthorchiasis, ascariasis, etc.),
  • influence of radionuclides, industrial hazards (arsenic, phosphorus, lead),
  • influence of medications (salicylates, cytostatic agents, antibiotics).
  • surgical interventions - gastric resection, gastroenteroanastomosis, vagotomy surgery.

Among the endogenous factors:

  • chronic renal failure,
  • skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema),
  • chronic gastritis with secretory insufficiency,
  • chronic pancreatitis,
  • chronic hepatitis (liver cirrhosis),
  • cancer of various localizations.

In the implementation of numerous causes of the development of chronic enteritis, the peculiarities (congenital and acquired) of metabolism in the intestinal wall and dysregulation of regeneration processes, which contribute to the continuous renewal of the mucous membrane of the small intestine, are of significant importance.

Clinical signs of chronic enteritis are caused by functional disorders due to structural changes in the mucous membrane of the small intestine (inflammation, dystrophy, atrophy). Ciliary atrophy causes a decrease in the total surface area of ​​the small intestine. Dystrophy and changes in the ultrastructure of ciliated cells of the surface epithelium lead, on the one hand, to disruption of hydrolysis processes in the small intestine (maldigestion syndrome - a violation of parietal digestion), and on the other hand, to a decrease in the intensity of the absorption process (malabsorption syndrome). Moreover, insufficiency of hydrolysis is associated with symptoms that are combined into the so-called local enteral syndrome. Signs of malabsorption (malabsorption) are combined into a general enteral syndrome.

Incomplete hydrolysis of nutrients leads to the fact that undigested products change the osmotic pressure in the cavity of the small intestine. The level of the so-called highly toxic osmotic content increases in it. Its liquid part is not absorbed enough, which leads to “osmotic diarrhea.” Stool becomes excessive (4-6 times a day), with increased water content, feces light yellow in color, acidic, often there are admixtures of undigested fat (steatorrhea), but pus, blood, and mucus are not found in the stool.

Important clinical signs local enteric syndrome is bloating (flatulence), increased flatulence, rumbling in the abdomen, nausea. Flatulence is manifested by a feeling of heaviness, and sometimes pain (cramping, sometimes quite intense). Symptoms of local enteric syndrome are most pronounced after consuming raw milk (due to lactase enzyme deficiency).

Signs of general enteric syndrome are a decrease in body weight, which can constantly progress and reach 25-30 kg. Insufficient absorption of nutrients leads to hypoproteinemia and is accompanied by edema. Hypochromic anemia develops due to insufficient absorption of iron. Less common is B12 deficiency hyperchromic anemia. Mineral and vitamin metabolism is also disrupted.

How to treat enteritis?

Treatment of enteritis is a complex process in many ways similar to the treatment tactics for colitis and other inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract.

Vitamins A, group B, C are administered parenterally. If the disease is infectious, taking into account the nature of the pathogen, it is prescribed short courses antibiotic therapy (chloramphenicol, erythromycin). You can also prescribe sulfonamide drugs, in particular sulgin, and drugs of the nitrofuran series, for example furazolidone. Hydroxyquinoline derivatives have proven themselves to be positive: enteroseptol, mexaform or. Detoxification therapy is carried out with a 5% glucose solution, which is administered intravenously, previously supplemented with 6-8 units of insulin.

For diarrhea, astringents are prescribed: basic bismuth nitrate, bismuth gallate (deomatol, tanalbin) and calcium carbonate and white clay, which bind the stool.

Drug treatment is complemented by the use of herbal remedies and traditional medicine.

Treatment of enteritis consists not only of taking medications and performing certain procedures, but also of following a regimen and nutritional therapy.

Treatment of chronic duodenitis is complex and consists of diet No. 1a, No. 16 (1 week), No. 1 (1 month or longer), antispasmodics (platifilin hydrotartrate, papaverine hydrochloride), antacids and H2-receptor blockers (in case of existing gastric hypersecretion ) and reparant (agents that promote recovery processes - solcoseryl, oxyferriscorbone).

During the period of remission, physiotherapeutic procedures are prescribed for the epigastric area: ozokerite applications, inductothermy, diathermy, sollux, electrophoresis of novocaine or papaverine hydrochloride.

What diseases can it be associated with?

Acute enteritis is associated with the penetration of an infectious agent into the intestines (viral hepatitis, any other microorganisms that can cause foodborne diseases) and the development of the allergic process.

The infection that provoked the manifestation of enteritis can previously be localized in the most distant areas - tonsils, prostate gland, carious teeth, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, appendix, gall bladder.

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  • diffuse connective tissue diseases,
  • various localizations.

Acute enteritis tends to become chronic, and chronic enteritis, in the absence of necessary treatment, develops into:

  • solarite,
  • nonspecific mesadenitis.

In the majority of cases with chronic enteritis, the following occurs:

  • maldigestion syndrome - violation of parietal digestion,
  • malabsorption syndrome - a decrease in the intensity of the absorption process.

Treatment of enteritis at home

Treatment of enteritis successfully carried out at home. It consists in compliance with medical prescriptions, as well as in maintaining healthy image life and balanced nutrition.

First, diet No. 4 is prescribed for 2-5 days, or in case fermentation processes in the intestines - diet No. 4a. Subsequently, they switch to a more complete “enteritis” diet, which involves the introduction of an increased amount of proteins (up to 130-150 g). At least half should be animal proteins (meat, fish, eggs, cheese). As for fats, use those that are easily digestible (butter, vegetable oils). The amount of carbohydrates can reach 400 grams per day. Salt is limited. It is recommended to take a lot of vitamins.

Raw vegetables and fruits, brown bread, milk, spicy and salty foods, carbonated drinks, cold foods, pork, lamb, nuts, kvass, beer and other alcoholic drinks are excluded from the diet.

Allow boiled, pureed porridges from rice, oats, buckwheat. They consume boiled vegetables, and fish and meat - in the form of soufflés and steamed cutlets. Cottage cheese, lean meat, kefir, acidophilus milk, dried white bread, fruit and berry jelly are well tolerated. It is recommended to eat in small portions, 5-6 times a day with warm food.

During the period of remission, such patients are sent for sanatorium treatment - to Morshyn, Truskavets, Mirgorod, Berezovsky Mineral Waters, sanatoriums in Transcarpathia and the Satanovskaya resort area.

What drugs are used to treat enteritis?

Vitamins are administered parenterally:

  • A - 10,000-20,000 IU (3-6 mg) 3 times a day orally,
  • B1 - in the form of a 6% solution, 0.5-1 ml intramuscularly,
  • B2 - in the form of a 5% solution 1 ml intramuscularly,
  • B6 - in the form of a 6% solution 1 ml intramuscularly,
  • B12 - 100-200 mcg every other day intramuscularly,
  • C - orally 0.1-0.3 g up to 3 times a day or in the form of a 5% or 10% solution of 1-5 ml intravenously.

In case of infectious nature of enteritis, the following are prescribed:

  • - 0.5 g 1-2 times a day orally,
  • - 200,000 units 4 times a day,
  • - 1-2 g 4-6 times a day orally,
  • - 0.1 g 4 times a day orally after meals,
  • enteroseptol - 1-2 tablets 3 times a day for 10-12 days,
  • mexaform or mexaza - 1-2 tablets 3 times a day for a month,

Detoxification therapy is advisable:

  • 5% glucose solution - 500-1000 ml per day intravenously (sometimes 6-8 units of insulin are added).

Astringents:

  • - 0.5 g 3-4 times a day orally,
  • tanalbin - 0.5 g 3-4 times a day orally,
  • - 0.5-1 g 3-6 times a day orally,
  • white clay - 30-50 g per day internally,
  • - 15 mg 3 times a day orally,
  • - 2 mg 3-4 times a day.

Painkillers:

  • - in the form of a 0.1% solution 0.5-1 ml subcutaneously,
  • - in the form of a 2% solution 1 ml intramuscularly,
  • - 40 mg 3 times a day orally or 2 ml intramuscularly.

Treatment of enteritis with traditional methods

At treatment of enteritis has proven itself positively and ethnoscience, however the choice medicinal extract It's best to discuss with your doctor. The purpose of the treatment course may look like this:

  • St. John's wort herb - 1 tbsp. Brew the herbs with a glass of boiling water, strain after 45 minutes, take ½ glass 3-4 times a day orally,
  • blueberries - 1 tbsp. dried fruits Brew blueberries with a glass of boiling water, strain after 45 minutes, take ½ glass 2-3 times a day,
  • kvass herb in the form of infusion - 1 tbsp. Brew the herbs with a glass of boiling water, strain after 45 minutes, take 1 tbsp. decoction 3-4 times a day orally.

Treatment of enteritis during pregnancy

Treatment of enteritis during pregnancy largely repeats standard scheme. Medicines are selected by a gastroenterologist who is aware of the woman’s situation. Impact antibacterial drugs may be excluded, but if a viral agent is present, alternative but safer medications will be considered.

The effect of herbal medicines and medicinal herbs is assessed positively. Many of them are used as part of symptomatic therapy and have an anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and soothing effect on the mucous membrane.

Following a daily routine, diet, minimizing stress and a positive mood can alleviate the course of the disease. Significant attention is paid to normalizing stool and eliminating pain.

Which doctors should you contact if you have enteritis?

In acute enteritis, leukocytosis and an increase in ESR are detected in the blood, and moderate proteinuria is detected in the urine.

The diagnosis of chronic duodenitis is established using x-ray and endoscopic examinations; hypotonic duodenography is used (when X-ray examination duodenum is carried out after parenteral administration of 0.1% atropine sulfate solution).

At objective research A patient with chronic enteritis has pale and dry skin, signs of exhaustion and hypovitaminosis (brittle nails, bleeding gums). The abdomen is partly swollen and painful on palpation, especially in the navel area on the left. Palpation of the cecum is accompanied by rumbling. When the serous membrane of the small intestine is involved in the pathological process, superficial palpation of the abdomen reveals local resistance of the anterior abdominal wall and hyperesthesia of the skin on the left above the navel (Zakharyin-Ged area). With deep palpation, you can examine the terminal segment of the small intestine in the right iliac region.

Palpation of the terminal part of the small intestine should be carried out perpendicular to the length of its axis. Wherein right hand The doctor is positioned at an obtuse angle to the cecum, four curved fingers move towards the posterior abdominal wall and slide from the inside to the outside, while rolling through the terminal segment of the small intestine. When the terminal segment of the small intestine is involved in the pathological process, during deep palpation its pain is determined, it is spasmodic, less often - stretched or in the form of a dense roller. In the abdominal region on the left above the navel, with lesions of the small intestine, you can find an area of ​​​​pronounced pain - Porges' symptom. Loud rumbling during palpation of the cecum indicates its filling with gas and liquid contents that are not absorbed in the small intestine and have moved into the cecum. Data from scatological research indicate typical signs digestive disorders in the small intestine.

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With absence adequate treatment Enteritis causes thinning of the mucous membrane followed by atrophy. The result is a deterioration in digestive function, requiring long-term rehabilitation with the use of specialized medications, lifestyle changes and adherence to a strict diet.

Causes

Inflammation of the small intestine is a common gastroenterological pathology (about 20-25% in the structure of all gastrointestinal diseases). The problem can be acute or chronic. Depending on the appropriate division, the causes of the disease differ.

Conditions that provoke acute enteritis:

  • Bacterial intestinal infections - cholera, salmonellosis, dysentery.
  • Chemical poisoning – arsenic, heavy metals.
  • Viral invasion of the small intestine.
  • Acute food poisoning from low-quality products or mushrooms.
  • Allergic reactions to certain foods.

Symptoms acute inflammation small intestine grow quickly, sharply worsening the patient's well-being. Timely treatment guarantees a favorable prognosis in 90% of cases.

Causes of chronic enteritis:

  • Errors in diet. The key role is played by insufficiently chewed and thermally processed food, constant consumption of too hot, spicy foods.
  • Helminthiases. The colonization of the small intestine by roundworms causes atrophy of the mucous membrane of the organ.
  • Chronic heavy metal poisoning.
  • Autoimmune disorders – ulcerative colitis, .
  • Exposure to radiation.
  • Using drugs not according to instructions for a long time.
Chronic or acute enteritis is often combined with other pathologies in people suffering from dysfunction internal organs. The provoking factors of the disease are:
  • Atherosclerosis.
  • Kidney and liver failure.
  • Autoimmune disorders.
  • Hormonal imbalances.

Classification

Inflammation of the small intestine is classified according to several criteria.

Depending on the nature of the disease, chronic and acute enteritis are distinguished. The small intestine consists of three parts. Accordingly, they distinguish:

  • Duodenitis is a lesion of the duodenum.
  • Jejunitis is inflammation of the jejunum.
  • Ileitis - the ileum is drawn into the process.

Isolated damage to only one of these parts of the gastrointestinal tract in humans is rarely observed. In 90% of cases, all parts of the small intestine become inflamed with the development of total enteritis.

Depending on the severity of the disease, the disease is classified into the following degrees:

  • Easy.
  • Average.
  • Heavy.

The difference lies in the severity of the clinical picture and the disturbance in the patient’s well-being.

Symptoms

The small intestine rarely becomes inflamed in isolation. All parts of the gastrointestinal tract are interconnected, which contributes to the rapid spread of infection. In 80% of cases, there is simultaneous involvement of parts of the small and large intestines into the process with the possible addition of stomach pathology.

The name of the disease changes. Combination of damage to the stomach and small intestine - . In this case, the signs come to the fore. When the large intestine is drawn into the process we're talking about about enterocolitis. Combined damage to all parts of the gastrointestinal tract is called gastroenterocolitis.


Typical symptoms of enteritis:
  • Abdominal pain in the navel area.
  • Increased body temperature.
  • Nausea, vomiting.
  • Weakness.
  • Cramps. Convulsions occur in severe forms of the disease with electrolyte imbalance in the body.

Diarrhea is a sign that is characteristic of a pathology that occurs with involvement in the process. If the patient's diarrhea increases, it is more correct to talk about enterocolitis. Defecation can occur up to 20-30 times a day in small portions of liquid feces. The main danger is dehydration with a violation of the water-salt balance.

Acute enteritis is characterized by a sharp increase in the described clinical picture. This is especially noticeable in patients with food poisoning.

Signs of chronic enteritis:

  • General weakness.
  • Moderately severe dyspeptic disorders.
  • Increased body temperature.

In the absence of adequate treatment with specialized drugs, atrophy of the mucous membrane progresses with impaired function of the epithelium of the small intestine. Areas of ulceration may occur - chronic erosive enteritis develops. Signs of anemia of the body are added - deterioration of the condition of nails, hair, pallor and dry skin.

Which doctor treats enteritis?

Acute enteritis is an indication for hospitalization of the patient in the infectious diseases department. First, the bacterial nature of the disease is excluded. Appropriate treatment is carried out aimed at stabilizing intestinal function.

Chronic forms of the disease are the domain of gastroenterologists. If it is impossible to determine the cause of the pathology, related specialists are invited to treatment.

After discharge from the hospital, the condition of patients with chronic forms of intestinal inflammation is monitored by a local therapist or family doctor.

Diagnostics

Diagnosis of enteritis is based on an analysis of complaints and anamnesis of the disease. The leading syndrome is established on the basis of traditional signs of pathology - diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased body temperature.


To clarify the diagnosis, the following procedures may be prescribed:
  • General and biochemical blood test. In the presence of a bacterial infection, there is an increase in the number of white blood cells and an increase in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).
  • Coprogram.
  • Examination of stool for helminth eggs.

If you suspect bacterial infections appropriate serological tests are carried out to determine the presence of antibodies to specific pathogens. The doctor may prescribe additional research to verify the diagnosis (x-ray of the OGK, ultrasound of the OGK, ECG, etc.).

Treatment

Treatment of enteritis in adults and children is aimed at stabilizing gastrointestinal function and restoring water-salt balance. The severity of the clinical picture affects the treatment regimen. Mild forms do not require hospitalization; the patient can be treated at home. Severe fluid loss accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea with a parallel increase in body temperature is an indication for hospitalization.


Treatment of inflammation of the small intestine involves the use of specialized drugs aimed at eliminating individual symptoms. In practice we use:
  • Antibiotics. A group of medications used to treat bacterial forms of enteritis. Patients are prescribed broad-spectrum drugs - cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, macrolides.
  • Antispasmodics. Medicines to normalize intestinal motility and relieve pain. Examples - No-shpa, Analgin, Baralgin and others.
  • Astringents. Preparations to minimize the absorption of under-oxidized foods and protect the gastric mucosa. Examples - Maalox, Almagel.

An important place in the treatment of patients is occupied by diet for enteritis. Therapeutic nutrition is based on minimizing the consumption of irritating foods (spices, fatty and fried foods) with an increase in the volume of drinking in the diet. Preference is given to unsweetened strong tea.

Traditional therapy

  • chamomile;
  • thyme;
  • sage;
  • mint.

It is important to remember that treatment of enteritis with folk remedies is an auxiliary method that is effective only for mild forms of the disease.

Complications

Complications of enteritis develop in the absence of adequate treatment.

Possible negative consequences:

  • Atrophy of the intestinal mucosa.
  • Formation of erosions and ulcers.
  • Digestive dysfunction.
  • Sepsis in bacterial forms of enteritis.

Prevention

Prevention of intestinal inflammation consists of adequate heat treatment food, observing personal hygiene rules and promptly consulting a doctor if symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction occur.

Enteritis is a common problem that can be treated. Comprehensive treatment of pathology helps to quickly stabilize the patient’s well-being. The main thing is to seek help in time.

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Chronic enteritis- a chronic polyetiological inflammatory disease of the small intestine, characterized by a violation of its functions, primarily digestive and absorption, structural changes in the mucous membrane, and with a long course of the disease - its atrophy.

Treatment program for chronic enteritis

1. Treatment regimen.

2. Medical nutrition.

3. Restoration of intestinal eubiosis.

4. The use of astringent, adsorbent and enveloping drugs and medicinal plants.

5. Improving the processes of digestion and absorption in the intestines.

6. Normalization of the passage of intestinal contents and intestinal motor function.

7. Correction of metabolic, electrolyte disturbances, anemia.

8. Correction of severe endocrine disorders.

9. Immunocorrective therapy.

10. Physiotherapeutic treatment.

11. Sanatorium-resort treatment and treatment with mineral waters.

12. Dispensary observation.

1. Treatment regimen

During the period of severe exacerbation of chronic enteritis and in severe cases of the disease (loss of body weight by more than 10 kg, pronounced dystrophic changes in the skin, nails, hair loss, hypovitaminosis, hypoproteinemia, hapoproteinemic edema, anemia, involvement of other organs of the digestive system in the process, endocrine dysfunction) requires hospitalization of the patient in the gastroenterology department and compliance with non-strict bed rest.

In cases where the disease is not severe, patients are treated on an outpatient basis, but they must be given the opportunity to have a regular diet. Patients with chronic enteritis are prohibited from work that requires great physical effort, and psycho-emotional stressful situations should be avoided.

2. Medical nutrition

The main goal of therapeutic nutrition is mechanical, chemical and thermal sparing of the intestines. Therapeutic nutrition has a positive effect on the main pathogenetic factors of chronic enteritis and diarrhea.

In case of a sharp exacerbation of the disease, severe diarrhea, 1-2 so-called “fasting” days are recommended. On “hungry” days you should take about 1.5-2 liters of liquid per day in the form of:

Strong, hot, not very sweet tea with lemon 5-6 times 1>/2 glasses with 1-2 crackers;

Divorced boiled water blackcurrant juice, blueberry juice, rosehip decoction.

Instead of "fasting" days, you can use under the control of individual tolerance:

Acidophilus day - 1.5 liters of acidophilus milk per day;

Kefir day - 1.5 liters of three-day old kefir per day;

apple day - 1.5 kg of peeled apples are passed through a meat grinder or finely grated and taken in the form of a homogeneous mass in equal portions throughout the day (mashed apples have an antidiarrheal effect due to the content large quantity pectin);

carrot day - during the day, take 1.5 kg of carrots, prepared in the same way as apples, in equal portions (carrots have antidiarrheal and adsorbent effects).

After 1-2 “hungry” days, they move on to table No. 4 and its variants (46, 4c). These diets provide for the sufficient introduction into the body of all nutrients necessary for normal functioning, primarily proteins, vitamins, and electrolytes; good absorption of food thanks to an adequate set of products and appropriate culinary processing (food is prepared boiled or steamed, served pureed).

2.1. Table No. 4

Indications for purpose: acute and chronic intestinal diseases during the period of profuse diarrhea and pronounced dyspeptic symptoms. This diet option is prescribed for chronic enteritis during an exacerbation in the presence of profuse diarrhea and pronounced dyspeptic symptoms. Table No. 4 can be prescribed after 1-2 “hungry” days or immediately during an exacerbation.

General characteristics: diet with restriction of fats and carbohydrates to the lower limit physiological norm and normal protein content, with a sharp limitation of mechanical and chemical irritants of the mucous membrane and receptors of the gastrointestinal tract, with the exception of foods and dishes that enhance the processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines, as well as strong stimulants of bile secretion, secretion of the stomach and pancreas, substances that irritate liver.

Culinary processing: all dishes are cooked boiled or steamed, pureed.

Energy value n compound: proteins - 100 g, fats - 70 g, carbohydrates - 250 g, salt- 8-10 g, energy value- 2100 kcal. The amount of free liquid is 1.5-2 l.

Diet: fractional (5-6 times a day).

Temperature food: hot dishes - 57-62 "WITH, cold - not lower than 15 "WITH.

bread and bakery products: white bread crackers, thinly sliced ​​and unpressed;

soups: with the addition of mucous decoctions, steam GLI meat or fish dumplings boiled in water, meatballs, boiled pureed meat;

meat dishes and fish. steamed meat and fish cutlets, meatballs, meat souffles, lean meat (beef, rabbit), minced meat is prepared by passing the meat 3-4 times through a meat grinder with a fine grid;

cereal dishes and side dishes: mashed porridge with water or low-fat meat broth- oatmeal, oatmeal, buckwheat, semolina; all legumes and pasta are excluded;

egg dishes: eggs no more than 1 per day only in dishes; if well tolerated, soft-boiled eggs or in the form of steam omelettes are allowed (no more than 2 eggs per day);

sweet dishes, fruits, berries, sugar in limited quantities (up to 40 g per day), jelly, jelly from blueberries, bird cherry, ripe pears, other berries and fruits rich in tannins:

dairy products: freshly prepared cottage cheese, pureed and in the form of a soufflé, all other dairy products are not allowed;

beverages: tea, black coffee, cocoa in water, rosehip, blueberry infusions;

fats: butter (add 5 g per serving to prepared dishes).

Sauces, spices, snacks, and alcohol are prohibited. After 4-5 days, the patient is prescribed diet No. 46.

2.2. Table No. 46

Indications for use: acute and chronic intestinal diseases during periods of exacerbation, as well as a combination of these diseases with damage to the stomach, liver, biliary tract, pancreas.

Special purpose: provide adequate nutrition in conditions of moderately expressed inflammatory process of the gastrointestinal tract, help reduce the inflammatory process in the intestine, normalize its functional state.

General characteristics: a physiologically complete diet with a normal content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, limiting table salt to the lower limit of normal (8-10 G), with moderate limitation of mechanical and chemical irritants of the mucous membrane and receptors of the gastrointestinal tract, with the exception of products that enhance the processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines, as well as strong stimulants of bile secretion, gastric secretion, and pancreas.

Cooking: All dishes are cooked boiled or steamed, pureed.

Energy value and composition: proteins - 100-120 G(according to A.L. Grebenev, up to 135 g), fats - 100-120 g, table salt - 8-10 g, energy value - 3000-3500 kcal The amount of free liquid

hundred - 1.5 l. The diet includes an increased amount of vitamins, microelements, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and lipotropic substances. Diet: fractional (5-6 times a day).

bread and bakery products: yesterday's wheat bread, dry biscuit, dry biscuits, 1-2 times a week savory buns, pies with apples, jam, cheesecakes with cottage cheese;

soups: in low-fat meat broth with well-cooked cereals, noodles, meatballs, finely chopped vegetables (potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, pumpkin);

meat and fish dishes: lean meat (beef, veal, chicken, turkey, rabbit), tender varieties in the form of a whole piece, chopped beef (cutlets, meatballs, dumplings, soufflé, boiled or steamed rolls), lean fish (pike perch, bream, cod, perch, hake ) in the form of a piece or chopped (boiled or steamed);

Vegetable dishes and side dishes: potatoes, zucchini, pumpkin, carrots, cauliflower, green peas (if well tolerated) boiled and mashed, steamed vegetable souffle; ripe tomatoes no more than 100 g per day (if well tolerated); white cabbage, beets, radishes, turnips, sorrel, spinach, onions, garlic, mushrooms are excluded;

dishes and side dishes from cereals, legumes, pasta: various porridges (except wheat and pearl barley) in water with the addition of 10% fat milk or cream, steam puddings from pureed porridges, boiled vermicelli;

egg dishes: whole eggs (no more than 1 per day) in dishes; dishes made from egg whites: steam omelettes; scrambled eggs;

jelly and mashed compotes, jellies, mousses, souffles from sweet berries and fruits (except melons, apricots, plums), baked apples, pears, marmalade, marshmallows, marshmallows, preserves and jams from sweet berries and fruits; if well tolerated, 100 g per day of raw sweet berries (strawberries, strawberries, raspberries, peeled ripe apples, but pureed); apple, cherry, raspberry, strawberry, tangerine, orange juices with half and half water;

dairy products: unleavened milk only in small quantities in dishes, kefir, acidophilus milk, fermented baked milk; Russian, Yaroslavl cheese; non-acidic sour cream in limited quantities as a seasoning; fresh cottage cheese in the form of pudding, casserole, curd mass;

sauces, spices: bay leaf, dill, parsley, cinnamon, milk sauce, fruit sauces;

snacks: jellied fish and veal, black caviar;

beverages: rosehip decoction, tea with milk, 10% cream, coffee with milk and black coffee (not strong);

fats: add butter to prepared dishes and give in its natural form with bread, no more than 5-15 g per serving.

Diet No. 46 is prescribed for 4-6 weeks until stool is completely normalized and exacerbation of chronic enteritis is eliminated. Then the patient is recommended diet No. 4c.

2.3. Table No. 4v

Indications for use: chronic intestinal diseases in remission, recovery period with acute diseases intestines.

Purpose: to provide adequate nutrition and compensation for chronic intestinal diseases in remission and restoration of impaired functions of the digestive organs during the recovery period for acute intestinal diseases.

General characteristics: a physiologically complete diet with a normal content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, with some limitation of mechanical and chemical irritants of the mucous membrane and receptors of the gastrointestinal tract, with the exception of foods and dishes that enhance the processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines, as well as strong stimulants of bile secretion, secretions of the stomach and pancreas.

Culinary processing: all dishes are cooked boiled or steamed, and also baked in the oven; food is given mainly in unchopped form.

Energy value and composition: proteins - 120-140 g, fats - 100-120 g, carbohydrates - 400-500 g, table salt - 8-10 g, calorie content - 3000-3500 isal. The amount of free liquid is 1:5 l.

Diet: preferably fractional (5-6 times a day, but at least 4 times).

Food temperature: hot dishes - 57-62 °C, cold dishes - not lower than 15 °C.

bread, bakery products: wheat bread, yesterday's bread, dry biscuit, dry cookies, 1-2 times a week buns, pies with jam, meat, apples, marmalade, jam, cheesecakes with cottage cheese;

soups: on a weak low-fat or fish broth with various cereals (except millet), vermicelli, vegetables (potatoes, carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, cauliflower), if well tolerated, white cabbage, green peas, young beans, beets are allowed;

meat and fish dishes: lean meat (beef, veal, chicken, turkey) in the form of a whole piece, cutlets, steamed or boiled meatballs; boiled lean fish;

Vegetable dishes and side dishes: potatoes, zucchini, carrots, pumpkin, cauliflower, boiled or steamed, ungrated and in puree form, vegetable casseroles, if well tolerated - green peas, White cabbage, beans, ripe tomatoes (100-120 g per day); turnips, radishes, radishes, sorrel, spinach, onions, garlic, mushrooms are excluded;

dishes from cereals, legumes, pasta: various crumbly porridges (except millet and pearl barley) in water with the addition of one-half of milk, steamed and baked puddings, boiled vermicelli;

egg dishes: whole eggs (1 per day) in dishes, steam omelettes, if well tolerated, soft-boiled eggs (no more than 2 per day);

sweet dishes, fruits, berries: jelly, compotes, jellies, mousses, souffles from sweet berries and fruits (except apricots, plums, melons), baked apples, pears, marmalade, marshmallows, marshmallows, and jams from sweet berries and fruits, raw sweet varieties berries (strawberries, wild strawberries, raspberries), ripe soft apples and peeled pears (100-200 g per day), if well tolerated, tangerines and oranges, watermelons, grapes, juices from sweet berries and fruits (apple, strawberry, cherry, tangerine and etc.);

dairy products: unleavened milk in dishes, if well tolerated - in its pure form; kefir, acidophilus milk, fermented baked milk, yogurt; mild cheese (Russian, Yaroslavl), fresh cottage cheese;

sauces and spices: bay leaf, dill, parsley, cinnamon, cloves, milk sauce, fruit sauces;

snacks: jellied fish, veal, doctor's sausage, black caviar, soaked herring, lean ham;

beverages: rosehip decoction, weak coffee and tea;

fats: butter in dishes and in its natural form with bread, no more than 5-15 g per serving, depending on tolerance.

IN therapeutic nutrition For patients with chronic enteritis, nutritional mixtures recommended for baby food (for example, “Baby”, etc.), as well as protein supplements from the Institute of Medical Nutrition, are widely used.

3. Restoration of intestinal eubiosis

3.1. Antibacterial therapy taking into account the etiological role of infectious pathogens

To combat infection, antibacterial drugs are prescribed, taking into account the microflora isolated from the intestines and its sensitivity to antibacterial agents.

A. I. Parfenov, N. I. Ekisenina, L. M. Krums (1991) recommend prescribing antibacterial drugs according to the following indications:

in order to suppress the growth of any microorganisms in the upper parts of the small intestine, found in an amount of at least 10 14 microbial bodies in 1 ml of intestinal juice;

to suppress the growth of residual flora (staphylococci, Proteus, yeast) and strains of microorganisms with altered properties (hemolytic, enteropathogenic, etc.) in the colon;

With accompanying focal infections- cholecystitis, pyelitis, cystitis, etc.;

For persistent diarrhea that cannot be treated with diet and astringents, exacerbation of foci of infection;

In case of severe dysbacteriosis with activation of pathogenic strains.

E. A. Beyul, M. A. Vinogradova, A. R. Zlatkina, I. A. Morozov (1986) emphasize that antibacterial drugs should be prescribed according to strict indications, their use is justified in acute periods of the disease with an established etiology of the disease and in periods of exacerbation.

Due to this effect on the various flora isolated from the intestines, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed that act on non-positive and gram-negative microorganisms and do not have an enterotropic property.

Average therapeutic doses are usually used, the course of treatment with one drug is from 5 to 10 days. More if necessary long-term treatment use a different drug.

At staphylococcal against dysbacteriosis, erythromycin or oleandomycin 0.25 g 3-4 times a day for 7-10 days is effective. These drugs have low toxicity and are quickly absorbed in the intestine. Tetracycline, ampicillin, kanamycin are prescribed in tablets of 0.2 g 4-5 times a day. Sigmamycin (tetraolean) is effective against staphylococcal dysbiosis resistant to erythromycin and tetracycline. Along with these antibiotics, staphylococcal toxoid is recommended. It is also possible to use Biseptol-480 1 tablet 2 times a day, phthalazole 1-2 g 4-6 times a day.

When identifying yersiniosis Levomyceginum is prescribed 0.5 g 3 times a day for 7-10 days, then Biseptol-480 1 tablet 2 times a day for 10-12 days. According to A. S. Loginov (1985), during an exacerbation of diarrhea, yersiniosis is diagnosed in 20% of patients with chronic enteritis and colitis.

At Proteaceae dysbacteriosis, 8-hydroxyquinoline derivatives, which have wide range antibacterial action: intesgopan 1 tablet 3 times a day after meals for 7-10 days, enteroseptol, mexaform, enterosediv are recommended in the same dose. For persistent diarrhea, you can successfully use the first generation quinolone drug - nevigramon (negrom) 0.5 g 4 times a day for 5 days with a week break and repeated courses.

Preparations of the nitrofuran series are also very effective: furazonal, furazolin, furagin, furazolidone, furakrilin in tablets of 0.15 g 4 times a day for 7-10 days. The advantage of nitrofuran compounds is the slow development of microflora resistance to them. Proteus bacteriophage 25 mg 2 times a day orally for 3 cycles of 4 days with a break of 3 days is effective.

At Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are prescribed polymyxin M sulfate in tablets of 500,000 units 6 times a day for 10 days, gentamicin intramuscularly 40-80 mg 3 times a day, carbenicillin 1-2 g 4 times a day intramuscularly.

If stool culture reveals Helicobacter, erythromycin, gentamicin, tetracycline, furazolidone are prescribed.

For the treatment of chronic enteritis associated with giardiasis, metronidazole (Trichopol) 0.25 g 3-4 times a day for 2-3 weeks or furazolidone 0.15 g 4 times a day for 10-14 days is used.

When chronic enteritis is combined with chronic cholecystitis against the background of hypochlorhydria, it is advisable to prescribe nihodin 1 g 4 times a day after meals for 10-14 days; the drug has a bactericidal, bacteriostatic, choleretic effect. If necessary, you can repeat 2-3 courses with a 10-day break.

At anaerobic flora is effective Lincomycin in capsules 0.5 g 4 times a day orally, Clindamycin 0.30-0.45 g orally 4 times a day, metronidazole 0.25 g 4 times a day; Sulfonamides and nitrofuran agents are also effective. However, hydroxyquinoline derivatives should not be prescribed to patients with diseases optic nerve, peripheral nervous system, liver, kidneys, iodine intolerance.

When found pathogenic fungi(especially for candidiasis), nystatin or levorin 500,000 units are prescribed 3-4 times a day for 10-14 days.

If it is impossible to determine the type intestinal flora, which caused an exacerbation of chronic enteritis, but if there are clinical indications for antibacterial therapy, it is advisable to use broad-spectrum drugs (nitrofuran, hydroxyquinoline compounds, \% chlorophyllipt solution 30 drops 3 times a day).

IN last years wide use received the drug t-tetrix. It consists of 3 active antiseptics: Tiliquinol - 50 mg, Tiliquinol-N-dodecyl sulfate - 50 mg, Tilbroquinol - 200 mg, which potentiate each other's action. The drug is a bactericidal intestinal antiseptic, which in therapeutic doses does not change the normal composition of the intestinal flora. By acting on pathogenic bacteria, intet-rix protects the physiological activity of saprophytic flora. In-Tetrix has a wide range antimicrobial action, suppresses most intestinal bacteria, gram-positive and non-negative, and also has an antifungal (anticandidiasis) and amebocidal effect (suppresses vegetative forms).

It is prescribed for acute diarrhea, 2 capsules 3 times a day for 3-5 days, for intestinal dysbacteriosis - 2 capsules 2 times a day for 10 days.

The presence of methyl groups and the absence of chlorine and iodine halogens in the integrix molecule, unlike other hydroxyquinolines, ensures its good tolerability and the absence of side effects.

3.2. Reimplantation of normal intestinal flora

In patients with chronic enteritis and chronic colitis In almost all cases, intestinal dysbacteriosis is detected varying degrees and character. Dysbacteriosis often precedes the development pathological process in the intestine or occurs against the background of an already formed disease, aggravating its course (A. L. Grebenev, L. P. Myagkova, 1994)

After the use of antibacterial agents and suppression in the intestines pathogenic microorganisms restoration of normal intestinal flora is carried out - reimplantation. For this purpose, the following drugs are used:

Concentrated lyophilized colibacherin, 2-4 doses 4 times a day;

Bifidumbacherin 1 ampoule (5 doses) 2-3 times a day;

Bificol 1 bottle (5 doses) 2 times a day;

Lactobacherin 3-6 doses 3 times a day;

Lyophilized culture of aciudophilic bacilli, 2 doses 3 times

Bayuisubtil 0.2 g 3 times a day;

Biosporin (contains 2 strains of saprophytic bacteria - Bac. subtilis and Bac. licheniformis), the drug also stimulates the production of endogenous interferon.

Treatment with these drugs continues for 1-1.5 months. These drugs are cultures of normal intestinal flora; they promote the engraftment of normal flora, reduce dysbiosis, help stop relapse of the disease and achieve more complete remission.

There was an opinion that bacterial drugs should not be combined with antibacterial agents. However, there are reports (N.P. Milonova, 1985) that colibacterin does not interact with oleacdomycin, and bifidumbacterin and lactobacterin do not interact with kanamycin, monomycin, chloramphenicol, salazopyridazine enhances the effect of colibacterin, bifidumbacterin. The possibility of combined use of some antibacterial and bacterial drugs is explained by their action in different parts of the intestine.

4. The use of astringent, adsorbent and enveloping drugs and plants

All patients with chronic enteritis during exacerbations of diarrhea should be prescribed astringent, enveloping, and adsorbent agents.

4.1. Astringents and enveloping agents

The astringent effect of the drugs is associated with their ability to precipitate proteins with the formation of dense albuminates; they cause partial coagulation of mucus proteins, inflammatory exudate and lead to the formation of a protective film and a decrease in inflammation.

The following are used as astringents:

tanalbsh(a product of the interaction of tannins from the leaves of mackerel and sumac with the protein casein) - prescribed in tablets of 0.5 g 3-4 times a day before meals;

bismuth nitrate basic - prescribed orally in powders of 0.5 g 3-4 times a day 30 minutes before meals;

calcium carbonate - prescribed in powders of 0.5 g 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

4.2. Adsorbents

Adsorbent agents are used during periods of severe exacerbation of chronic eigeritis, accompanied by significant symptoms of intoxication:

enterodesis - low molecular weight polyvinylpyrrolidone preparation with molecular weight 1260012700; enterodesis taken orally binds toxins entering the gastrointestinal tract or formed in the body and removes them through the intestines; taken orally in a dose of 5 g 1-2 times a day for 2-7 days (until intoxication disappears); before use, enterodesis is dissolved in 100 ml of boiled water;

activated carbon(carbolene) - adsorbs gases (therefore especially indicated for flatulence), toxins; prescribed in tablets of 0.5 g - 2-3 tablets 3-4 times a day for 3-5 days;

activated carbon vegetable - 2 capsules 2-3 times a day orally;

polyphepan - a preparation obtained by processing lignin - a product of hydrolysis of carbohydrate components of wood; has a high adsorbing capacity, adsorbs toxins and bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, reduces flatulence, general intoxication, promotes the sorption of bile acids and reduces cholagenic diarrhea. Prescribed orally in the form of granules before meals, 1 tablespoon in 1D-1 glass of boiled water 3 times a day for 5-7 days;

belasorb - activated carbon preparation, use 1 teaspoon in 7-2 glasses of water three times a day.

4.3. Herbal medicine for chronic enteritis

In the treatment of chronic enteritis the following are used: medicinal plants with bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects: blueberries, rose hips, raspberries, wild strawberries, cranberry and pomegranate juice (diluted with water);

medicinal plants with antispasmodic, analgesic properties

overall effect: chamomile, mint, yarrow, sage, calendula, St. John's wort;

medicinal plants with astringent, antidiarrheal and anti-inflammatory effects: oak bark, St. John's wort, burnet rhizomes and roots, alder fruit, bird cherry and blueberry fruits.

Herbal medicine helps normalize intestinal function, improve digestion, restore normal intestinal microflora and eliminate dysbiosis, has an anti-inflammatory effect on the intestinal mucosa, and has a beneficial effect on the patient’s nervous system.

The ones that most strongly inhibit intestinal motility, and also have an anti-inflammatory and accelerating effect, are snakeweed, oak, burnet, cinquefoil, alder, bird cherry, and blueberry.

Simultaneously with charges 1-3, to enhance their effect or separately from them (for enterocolitis with diarrhea), the following drugs are used.

Powder of rhizome of snakeweed - prescribed according to 0.5-1 g to take 3-4 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is from 2-3 weeks to 2-5 months.

The most effective remedy at chronic diarrhea - root decoction burnets. It is prepared as follows: 2 tablespoons of raw materials are poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water, boiled for 20 minutes. Take 2 tablespoons 5-6 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 1.5-2 or more months.

Prepare in the same way decoction of oak bark, cinquefoil, alder fruit and taken in the same doses.

Bird cherry berries - used both fresh and dried. 4 tablespoons of dry berries are boiled with 0.5 liters of water. Drink the entire decoction throughout the day.

Blueberries - prepared and taken in the same way as bird cherry berries. Fresh blueberries are an effective remedy for chronic enterocolitis. Even with a severe course of the disease, a noticeable improvement in the well-being of patients occurs if in the summer season they eat 2-3 cups of blueberries daily (2 cups of berries 4-6 times a day 30 minutes before meals). Blueberry jelly and blueberry infusion (1-2 teaspoons of berries per glass of boiling water) are also useful.

For chronic gastrointestinal diseases accompanied by diarrhea, use decoctions from oat grains. Oat decoction is a nutritious, appetite-improving, body weight-restoring agent that has a good enveloping and anti-diarrheal effect. One glass of unpeeled oats is boiled for 2 hours over low heat in 1 liter of water. The resulting decoction is filtered and drunk during the day 20-30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 1-1.5 months, it is repeated 3-4 times a year.

Chamomile flowers - contain essential oil, azulene, anthemisic acid and other substances. Azulene has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces allergic reactions, and enhances the regeneration processes of the intestinal mucosa. The substance apigenin, isolated from chamomile, has an antispasmodic effect.

Chamomile flowers are used in the form of tea (brew 1 tablespoon of chamomile with a glass of boiling water, cool, filter) or infusion orally, 2-5 tablespoons 3-4 times a day. You can use chamomile flowers as a preparation Romazulon, containing chamomile extract and essential oil. The drug is taken orally ½ teaspoon diluted in 1 glass hot water.

5. Improvement of digestion and absorption processes in the intestines

When treating patients with chronic enteritis, it is necessary to pay attention to functional state other digestive organs - stomach, pancreas. Normalization of the function of these organs or replacement therapy in case of secretory insufficiency of the stomach and pancreas, it helps improve digestion in the intestines.

For gastric secretory insufficiency, they are prescribed gastric juice 1 tablespoon per 1 / 2 a glass of water with each meal, pepsidil - in the same dose, less often - acidin-nencm or betacid by 1-2 tablets per 1 / 2 a glass of water during meals, used to stimulate gastric secretion lemontar 1 tablet per 1 / 2 a glass of water before meals (chapter “Treatment of chronic gastritis”).

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is compensated by using 2-3 tablets of drugs containing pancreatic enzymes during meals: pancreatin, digestal, mezima-forte, solizym, somilase, oraza, nigedase, panzinorm, festal, enzistal(for more details about these drugs, see chapter “Treatment of chronic gastritis”). It should be noted that the use of enzyme preparations containing bile (panzinorm, fesgal, enzistal, digestal) may increase diarrhea, since bile acids enhance intestinal motor function.

For patients with chronic enteritis who simultaneously suffer from chronic cholecystitis with concomitant pshomotor dyskinesia, choleretic agents containing bile are indicated (cholenzyme, allohol, lyobil), however, if diarrhea worsens, choleretic agents that do not contain bile should be prescribed instead (flamin, corn silk, immortelle, tashtsehol, oxafenamide, nicotine, berberine etc.) - details about these drugs in chap. "Treatment of chronic cholecystitis."

In chronic enteritis, especially with a severe degree of the disease, the secretory, motor-evacuation and absorption functions of the small intestine are significantly impaired. When the absorption capacity of the small intestine is reduced, but still preserved, the use of drugs that stimulate absorption function is indicated.

According to A.V. Frolkis (1989), it was established positive influence ephedrine (0.025-0.05 g 3 times a day), L-DOPA (levodopa) - 100-200 mg 2-3 times a day for the absorption function of the small intestine in patients with chronic enteritis. A.I. Parfenov (1981) recommends taking long-acting nitrates - sustak or nitrong - 1 tablet 2-3 times a day for 10-15 days to stimulate absorption in the small intestine. The absorption function of the intestine is also stimulated by anabolic steroids (V.V. Trusov, 1981), aminophylline (A.V. Frolysis, 1981). Treatment with anabolic steroids will be discussed below. Treatment of chronic enteritis with aminophylline has not received widespread clinical use due to severe dyspeptic symptoms when taking the drug orally.

At the end of this section, we provide data on the mutual influence of drugs (Table 35).

The table shows, in particular, that it is not advisable to simultaneously take Panzinorm, Festal, Pancreatin with bismuth preparations as astringent with chronic enteritis. Panzinorm inactivates colibacterin, so they should not be combined.

6. Normalization of the passage of intestinal contents and intestinal motor function

Violation of the passage of intestinal contents and intestinal motor function in chronic enteritis most often manifests itself as diarrhea. Four mechanisms are involved in the development of diarrhea: intestinal hypersecretion, increased osmotic pressure in the intestinal cavity, intestinal hyperexudation, and impaired transit of intestinal contents (A.I. Parfenov, 1991). Intestinal motility disorders are of great importance in the development of diarrhea. In a large proportion of patients with diarrhea, the acceleration of transit of intestinal contents is not due to an increase in the petal activity of the intestine, but to a weakening of motility, especially in the distal parts of the small intestine (A. V. Frolkis, 1989). The rectosigmoid region plays the role of a kind of functional sphincter; with diarrhea, it relaxes, and its insufficiency occurs; cessation or weakening of segmenting contractions leads to the fact that feces move passively through the large intestine, without encountering the resistance that under normal conditions the segmenting movements of the intestine provide it, mixing the contents and forming a “fecal column”. However, in some patients, diarrhea can also be caused by a significant increase in intestinal motor function.

6.1. Treatment of diarrhea, use of antidiarrheals

6.1.1. Including foods that delay bowel movements in your diet
intestines

Products containing tannin delay bowel emptying: blueberries, strong tea, cocoa; writing in pureed form; porridges: semolina and ovoya: slimy soups: jelly; warm and hot dishes.

6.1.2. Antibacterial therapy

Antibacterial therapy helps eliminate diarrhea. It is known that in the development of hypersecretion, one of the mechanisms of diarrhea, bacterial contamination of the small intestine and accumulation of long-chain fatty acids in the intestinal cavity associated with the vital activity of microorganisms play a major role.

Antibacterial drugs help suppress intestinal hypersecretion and reduce diarrhea.

6.1.3. The use of medicinal plants that have astringent properties
enveloping effect

6.1.4. Use of antidiarrheals
Antidiarrheals can be divided into five groups:

Inhibitors of the parasympathetic nervous system (atropine and other anticholinergic drugs) and adrenergic agents;

Drugs that directly affect intestinal motility;

Means that promote compaction of stool;

Drugs that promote the excretion of bile acids in feces;

Drugs that have a predominantly antisecretory effect.

Parasympathetic nervous system inhibitors and adrenergic agonists

Anticholinergics and adrenomimetics reduce intestinal motor activity and reduce diarrhea.

From anticholinergics most often used belladonna extract 0.015 g 3 times a day, tatifillin 0.003 g 3 times a day or 0.2% solution 0.5-1 ml subcutaneously 2-3 times a day, less often - 0.1% solution atropine 0.3-0.5 ml subcutaneously 1-2 times a day. It is advisable to combine Holi-nolytics with phenobarbital, which potentiates the effect of anticholinergics on the intestines and also stimulates intestinal enzymes. The following formula can be recommended:

Belladonna extract - 0.015 G Phenobarbital - 0.04 g

1 Zaraza powder per day

From adrenergic agonists most commonly used as an antidiarrheal agent ephedrine at a dose of 0.025-0.05 g 3 times a day orally. He

inhibits intestinal motor function and improves the absorption function of the small intestine. Ephedrine goes well with anticholinergics. the addition of ephedrine to bismuth and calcium preparations enhances their antidiarrheal effect. The following recipes can be recommended:

Ephedrine hydrochloride - 0.025 g Extract belladonna - 0.015 g Phenobarbital - 0.04 g 1 powder 3 times a day.

Ephedrine hydrochloride - 0.025 g Belladonna extract - 0.015 g Calcium carbonate - 0.5 g 1 powder 3 times a day.

Ephedrine hydrochloride - 0.025 g Belladonna extract - 0.01 g Ppathifilpine hydrotartrate- 0.02 g 1 powder 3 times a day.

Drugs that directly affect intestinal motility

Codeine - enhances non-propulsive intestinal motility, inhibits propulsive contractions, increases the tone of the intestine and its sphincters, thereby helping to slow down the transit of intestinal contents and has an antidiarrheal effect. However, due to the possible development of parasites, codeine is almost never used as an antidiarrheal agent.

Reasek - combination drug. This difenoxate in combination with atropine, it enhances the segmenting contractions of the small intestine, and has a normalizing effect on the motor activity of the large intestine: with reduced motility it increases it, with increased motility it decreases, which allows us to consider this drug as a universal antidiarrheal agent that can be used for diarrhea with weakened and increased intestinal motor activity.

The drug is prescribed 1-2 tablets (2.5 mg) 3 times a day, up to 4 tablets can be prescribed for the first dose.

Loperamide(imodium) is a synthetic opioid receptor agonist. The drug is practically devoid of narcotic properties, is not addictive and is well tolerated even with long-term use. Loperamide inhibits propulsive petalism, enhances non-propulsive contractions, increases the tone of the intestine and its sphincters, inhibits the secretion of water and electrolytes; All these properties of the drug lead to an antidiarrheal effect. Loperamide is available in capsules of 0.002 g and in bottles in the form of a 0.002% solution of 100 ml. Prescribed orally for acute diarrhea, initially 0.004 g (2 capsules), then after each loose stool, 0.002 g (1 capsule). For chronic diarrhea, give first 0.004 g, then 0.002 g 1 to 6 times a day.

Constipation, nausea, and dizziness may occur when using loperamide. In these cases, treatment with the drug is stopped. Does not recommend -

It is recommended to prescribe loperamide simultaneously with anticholinergics (to avoid mutually reinforcing effects).

Nufenoxol- also stimulates opioid receptors, enhances absorption and inhibits the secretion of water and salts, and has a pronounced antidiarrheal effect.

Means that promote compaction of stool

This group of drugs has an antidiarrheal effect due to the fact that it significantly reduces secretion in the intestines and thickens the stool.

Calcium carbonate - used as one of the most effective antidiarrheal agents at a dose of 0.5-1 g 3-4 times a day. Calcium ions suppress the activity of adenylate cyclase and activate phosphodiesterase, thereby promoting the breakdown of cyclic adenosine monophosphate, which causes an antisecretory effect.

At the same time, there is evidence that calcium antagonists, which are blockers of slow calcium channels and inhibit the entry of calcium ions into cells, stimulate the absorption of water in the intestine and have an antidiarrheal effect.

An antidiarrheal effect was experimentally discovered due to increased absorption of water in the intestine in nifedipine (Corinfar), verapamil, and diltiazem.

Bismuth preparations - have a local astringent, enveloping and adsorbing effect. In addition, they can also reduce secretion in the ileum.

Of the bismuth salts, the most commonly used is bismuth subnitrate, 0.5 g 4 times a day. The drug combines well with calcium carbonate in the same dose, which enhances the antidiarrheal effect.

Drugs that promote the excretion of bile acids in feces

It is known that unabsorbed bile acids significantly increase intestinal secretion and cause diarrhea. As with chronic enteritis, this factor is important in the development of “bilious diarrhea” in diseases and resections of the ileum, primary malabsorption of bile acids, conditions after cholecystectomy, vagotomy.

Drugs that adsorb bile acids and promote their excretion in feces have an antidiarrheal effect, since they eliminate the effect of bile acids that stimulate intestinal motility.

Aluminum hydroxide - applied orally in the form of a 4% suspension, 1 teaspoon in 2 glasses of water 4-6 times a day. The drug actively binds bile acids and is one of the best for the treatment of “bilious diarrhea”, but can be used to treat diarrhea of ​​any origin.

Polyphepan - a preparation obtained from the processing of lignin - pro-. hydrolysis product of carbohydrate components of wood. Polyphepan adsorbs approximately 40" bile acids, as well as intestinal bacteria. It is prescribed orally in the form of granules, 1 tablespoon 3 times a day before meals in 1 glass of water. Treatment lasts about 5-7 days.

Bshshgnin - a drug plant origin, which is a modified lignin (an organic polymer compound contained in cell membranes). Actively binds bile acids in the intestines. Take 5-10 g (1-2 teaspoons) orally 3 times a day, 30-40 minutes before meals, with water.

Cholestyramine - ion exchange resin, forms non-absorbable complexes with bile acids in the intestine, which are secreted with the cap. Prescribed orally 3-4 g 3-4 times a day in a glass of water.

All of the above drugs that adsorb bile acids should not be taken simultaneously with other medicines, since the absorption of the latter will be greatly hampered.

Drugs that have a predominantly antisecretory effect

Antidiarrheal drugs that have a predominantly antisecretory effect include inhibitors of the enzyme prostaglandin synthetase, which ensures the synthesis of prostaglandins. With a number of intestinal diseases accompanied by diarrhea, the content of prostaglandins in the feces and blood increases.

Antidiarrheal drugs - prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors - include salazole drugs (chapter "Treatment of nonspecific ulcerative colitis"), indomethacin, acetylsalicylic acid. However, acetylsalicylic acid and indomethacin have not received widespread clinical use for the treatment of diarrhea due to their effect on the stomach.

An antisecretory effect was detected in the herbal choleretic agent - berberine, as well as in nicotinic acid and neuroleptics (triftazine, aminazine, halopervdol, chlorprothixene).

Normalization of intestinal motor function

When the hypermotor component predominates and the pain syndrome is severe, myotropic antispasmodics are effective: no-spa 0.04 g 3 times a day, halidor 0.1 g 3 times a day, phenicaberan 0.02 g 3 times a day.

To reduce the rate of evacuation, atropine, platiphylline, and metacin are prescribed for 2 weeks.

Constipation in patients with chronic enteritis is much less common than diarrhea. For constipation, it is recommended to use laxatives (chapter “Treatment of constipation”).

To stimulate intestinal motility, Cerucal (metoclopramide) is used in tablets of 0.01 g 3 times a day. Cerucal is a specific dopamine receptor blocker 7. Correction of metabolic and electrolyte disturbances

Metabolic and electrolyte disturbances are usually observed in patients with severe clinical manifestations of the disease, i.e. at III, less often at II degree, and are a reflection of malabsorption syndrome.

7.1. Correction of protein metabolism disorders

To correct protein metabolism disorders, the following is necessary: ​​1. Increasing the amount of protein in the diet to 120-130 g, using fine protein products balanced in amino acid and mineral composition (protein enpit).

2. The use of anabolic steroid drugs that stimulate protein synthesis. Appointed Nerobol (methandrostenolone) 0.005 g 2-3 times a day, methylandrostenediol 0.01 g 2-3 times a day for 1 month, Nerobolil.retabolil 1-2 ml each 5% solution intramuscularly 1 time every 7-10 days for 3-4 weeks. Long-term use of anabolic agents is not recommended, since they have some androgenic properties and can cause hypertrichosis and menstrual irregularities in women, and nerobol, in addition, suppresses the production of monoglyceride lipase in the small intestine. For women, it is more advisable to prescribe extended-release anabolic steroid drugs (retabolil), since they have a less pronounced androgenic effect. Anabolic steroid drugs help eliminate protein deficiency, impaired metabolic processes, improve the regeneration of the intestinal mucosa and improve its absorption function. The action of anabolic steroids is realized at the level of the cell membrane with increased enzymatic activity, which facilitates the passage of amino acids through the cellular barrier.

3. Enteral protein nutrition - protein hydrolysates (casein, aminazole) are injected into the stomach drip through a tube (A. S. Loginov, 1985) at a rate of 60 drops per minute, 250 ml daily for 18-20 days, a total of 3.5 per course -5 l of casein hydrolyzate or aminazole.

A. R. Zlatkina (1994) recommends administering protein preparations (plasma, aminazole, alvezin, mixtures of pure amino acids) alternately with a probe into the duodenum. The advantage of Engeral nutrition is the absence of PYROGENIC and allergic reactions, which often occurs with intravenous administration of protein preparations. However, intravenous drip infusion of protein drugs is also used for the most severe degrees of malabsorption.

4. Intravenous drip infusion of 10% albumin solution - 100-150 ml, fresh frozen plasma - 200 ml once a week.

5. Intravenous drip infusion of mixtures of pure amino acids, balanced in amino acid composition. This route of entry of amino acids into the body is convenient because it does not require the participation of the intestinal mucosa; in addition, amino acids are used faster and better for protein synthesis. Treatment with amino acid preparations by intravenous drip is carried out daily for 10-15 days.

Polyamine - aqueous solution of 13 amino acids, of which 8 are essential; the drug is administered intravenously, starting with 10-20 drops per minute (the first 30 minutes), then 25-35 drops per minute. The daily dose of the drug is about 400 ml per day. Simultaneously with polyamine, a solution of glucose (up to 0.5 g per 1 kg of body weight per hour) and vitamins should be administered. A.L. Grebenev and L.P. Myagkova (1994) recommend administering polyamine 250 ml once a day for 20 days.

Alvezin "New" - an aqueous solution containing 14 amino acids, sorbitol, potassium, magnesium, chlorine ions. Administer intravenously from 200 to 400 ml per day. Unlike the previously released drug, Alvezin “New” additionally contains alanine, glutamic, aspartic acids, and the glycol content is reduced.

Aminoplaemol - a solution containing 21 amino acids, including tryptophan, as well as sorbitol and sodium, potassium and magnesium salts. It is administered in the same way as polyamine.

6. Intravenous infusion of protein hydrolysates.

Aminocrovin - a drug obtained by acid hydrolysis of human blood proteins with the addition of glucose. Contains free amino-

noacids (40 g per 1000 ml) and low molecular weight peptides. It is administered intravenously, the daily dose is about 300-400 ml per day.

Casein hydrolyzate - the preparation obtained by acid hydrolysis of milk protein - casein, contains a solution of amino acids and simple peptides. It is administered intravenously, starting from 20 drops per minute; if well tolerated, the rate of administration can be increased to 40-60 drops per minute. The daily dose is about 450 ml.

Aminotroph - compositionally improved casein hydrolysate. 1000 ml of the drug contains 50 g of amino acids, including 0.5 g of L-tryptophan, as well as potassium, calcium, and magnesium ions.

Infusamine - a drug obtained by deep hydrolysis of human blood proteins with the addition of the amino acids L-tryptophan and L-isoleukin. 1000 ml of solution contains 45 g of amino acids, as well as sodium, potassium, chlorine, and D-sorbitol ions.

During treatment with both amino acid mixtures and protein hydrolysates, it is necessary to continue taking anabolic steroids to improve protein synthesis. We must remember that with intravenous administration of protein hydrolysates, severe allergic reactions, even shock, are possible. Therefore, when treating protein deficiency syndrome, preference should be given to mixtures of amino acids that are better absorbed by the body and rarely cause allergic reactions.

7.2. Correction of fat metabolism disorders

One of the main methods of normalizing fat metabolism is therapeutic nutrition with a physiological fat norm of 100-115 g, the use of foods rich in fatty acids with short and medium chain lengths of carbon atoms (olive and sunflower oil, margarine).

It is advisable to include in complex therapy essentiale intravenously, 5 ml daily for 20 days (A. S. Loginov, 1985), which leads to an increase in the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood - linoleic, arachdonic acid, as well as phospholipids and increases lipase activity.

If there is a significant drop in body weight and a decrease in phospholipids in the blood, intravenous drip infusion can be recommended lipofundine(intralipid).

Lipofuvdin is a fat emulsion prepared from purified soybean oil and containing fat particles ranging in size from 0.1 to 1 microns, which corresponds to the size of chylomicrons in human blood. The drug is administered intravenously in a dose of 250-500 ml daily for 5-7 days. The initial infusion rate is 15-20 drops per minute during the first 10-15 minutes, then it is gradually (over 30 minutes) increased, but not more than 60 drops per minute.

7.3. Correction of carbohydrate metabolism disorders

Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism in chronic enteritis are less pronounced and less frequent than disturbances of protein and fat metabolism. Clinically, malabsorption of carbohydrates is manifested by intestinal dyspepsia in the form of bloating, rumbling, diarrhea, severe flatulence, and hypoglycemia is possible.

To correct disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, it is advisable to administer a 5-10% glucose solution intravenously - 1 liter per day under the control of glycemic levels.

7.4. Correction of electrolyte disturbances, micronutrient deficiencies

Most often, patients with chronic enteritis experience hypokalshemia, a decrease in the content of magnesium, phosphates, iron and other microelements in the blood. At the same time, there is often a tendency to sodium retention due to increased mineralocorticoid function of the adrenal glands.

With the development of hypokalishemia, it is recommended to take calcium gluconate 0.5-1 g 3-4 times a day or calcium glycerophosphate at the same dose. In case of very severe hypocalcemia, calcium preparations are administered intravenously in 10-20 ml of a 10% solution of calcium chloride or gluconate, preferably in 300-500 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution drops 4-5 times a week for 25-30 days.

If hypokalemia develops, it is advisable to administer intravenously 30-40 ml of a 4% solution of potassium chloride in 500 ml of a 5% glucose solution once a day for 4-5 days. Potassium administration should be carried out with careful monitoring of potassium levels in the blood. In less severe cases of potassium deficiency, it is possible to use panangin internally, 2-3 tablets 3 times a day. However, it should be remembered that the potassium content in panangin is low - 1 tablet of panangin contains only 36.2 mg of potassium ion and 11.8 mg of magnesium ion. For mild hypokalemia, intravenous drip administration of 20-30 ml of panangin in 300-500 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution or 5% glucose solution is possible. 10 ml of panangin contains 103.3 mg of potassium ion and 33.7 mg of magnesium ion. Close to panangin is the domestic drug asparkam.

With severe chronic enteritis and the development of severe malabsorption syndrome, with persistent diarrhea, along with electrolyte disturbances, significant dehydration is possible. In this case, intravenous drip infusion of saline solutions "Disol", "Tol", 5% glucose solution, isotonic sodium chloride solution, Ringer's solution is recommended. The amount of fluid administered per day depends on the degree of dehydration and can be 3-4 liters. These fluids should be administered intravenously while simultaneously monitoring central venous pressure.

When correcting water and electrolyte disorders, the state of acid-base balance should be taken into account. In case of metabolic acidosis, before infusion of electrolyte solutions, acidosis is corrected with 150-200 ml of 4% sodium bicarbonate solution, then 40 ml of panangin, 3-4 g of calcium gluconate, 1-1.5 g of magnesium sulfate in 500 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution are injected intravenously. For metabolic alkalosis, 2-4 g of potassium chloride, 3 g of calcium chloride, 1-1.5 g of magnesium sulfate are administered in 500 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution (A.I. Parfenov, 1991). For severe hyponatremia (less than 125 mmol/l), add 20-50 ml of 10% sodium chloride solution or 1 ml of 0.5% DOC-SA solution subcutaneously. Polyelectrolyte solutions, if necessary, in case of severe malabsorption syndrome, can be administered for 20-30 days.

Deficiencies of microelements are compensated with the help of rational therapeutic nutrition, as well as the use of balanced multivitamin complexes with microelements.

7.5. Correction of vitamin deficiency

To compensate for vitamin deficiency, it is recommended to take balanced multivitamin complexes (undevit, decame-vit, pzhsavit) orally. as well as multivitamin complexes with a set of microelements (oligovit. Duovit - preparations containing 10 vitamins and 10 microelements). In severe cases of impaired absorption capacity of the small intestine, parenteral administration of vitamins B 1 (B*. C, PP.

7.6. Correction of anemia

With malabsorption syndrome in patients with chronic enteritis, hypochromic anemia most often develops. The development of anemia is caused primarily by iron deficiency, protein deficiency and also a lack of vitamin C, which promotes the transition of iron into an easily digestible ferrous form,

It is possible to develop B12-deficiency anemia, which is caused by impaired absorption of vitamin B2 and folic acid in the small intestine, as well as a deficiency of protein, copper, manganese, vanadium, nickel, and chromium.

In many patients, simultaneous deficiency of iron and vitamin B 12 (multifactorial anemia) plays a role in the development of anemia.

To relieve iron deficiency anemia, iron supplements are prescribed orally before meals. (ferroplexpo 2 tablets 3 times a day, conference 1 capsule per day, ferrograduate 1 tablet 1-2 times a day). In case of intolerance to oral administration of these drugs (nausea, vomiting, increased diarrhea), as well as in cases of severe iron deficiency anemia, iron supplements are administered parenterally - ferrum-lek 2 ml intramuscularly or intravenously every other day, 10-15 injections. Iron supplements are taken in the indicated doses until hemoglobin levels normalize, and then long-term treatment is continued in maintenance doses.

For B 12-deficiency anemia, vitamin B 12 is administered intramuscularly at 500 mcg daily for 3-4 weeks, in the future it is possible to administer 500 mcg once a week until stable remission is obtained, and then 400-500 mcg twice a week. month for life.

8. Correction of severe endocrine disorders

Endocrine dysfunction in patients with chronic enteritis is observed in 37% of cases, mainly in cases of moderate or severe disease. Endocrine disorders are manifested by a decrease in glucocorticoid function of the adrenal glands, hypofunction of the gonads, hypothyroidism, deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (diabetes insipidus), and hypoparathyroidism. Functional failure of the endocrine system organs is closely related to a deficiency of proteins and microelements and often disappears or decreases as these disorders are eliminated and the general condition improves. However, in case of severe endocrine insufficiency, replacement therapy is prescribed:

" at hypothyroidism - thyroid drugs trust, thyrocomb 1 tablet 1-3 times a day, L-thyroxine 100-150 mcg once a day, triiodothyronine 25-50 mcg per day;

at glucocorticoid deficiency - prednisolone or methi-pred 5 mg 2-3 times a day;

at hypoparathyroidism - calcium supplements orally, tachistine 20 each

drops 3 times a day after meals (increases the absorption of calcium in the intestines), parathyroidin 1-2 ml intramuscularly every other day;

at diabetes insipidus - adiurecrine 0.03-0.05 g 2-3 times a day inhaled through the nose.

It is rare to prescribe treatment with sex hormones for hypofunction of the gonads, since with the improvement of the general condition of patients, the functional state of the gonads, as a rule, significantly improves.

9. Immunocorrective therapy

Chronic enteritis is accompanied by a violation of humoral and cellular immunity with the development of a secondary functional immunodeficiency state: as a rule, there is a decrease in the functional state of T-lymphocytes and increased activity of B-lymphocytes (E. A. Beyul, 1985). The development of immunodeficiency is promoted by insufficient absorption of proteins and other components of food. Immunocorrective therapy is recommended to be carried out as follows.

9.1. Use of the immunomodulatory effect of therapeutic
nutrition

A protein-enriched diet (up to 135 g of protein in the daily diet) increases the functional capacity of T-lymphocytes. In addition, it is necessary to include vitamins A, E, B2 in the diet. Vitamin A increases lysosome lability in the immune response. Vitamin E regulates the function of T-helper cells, inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins by macrophages and reduces their suppressive effect on T-lymphocytes. Vitamin B 12 has a normalizing effect on the function of B and T lymphocytes. It is necessary to include a sufficient amount of zinc in the diet, since thymus hormones manifest their effect in the presence of this trace element. Zinc is found in chicken meat and liver.

9.2. Treatment with immunomodulatory agents

With a reduced content of T-lymphocytes and a decrease in their activity, treatment is advisable prodigiosan. It is administered intramuscularly at intervals of 4-5 days, a total of 4 injections in increasing doses: 12.5-12.5-25-50 mcg.

With reduced activity of natural killer cells and increased activity of T-suppressors, it is recommended to use zyxorina 0.1 g 3 times a day. It is an inducer of cytochrome P 450, stimulates microsomal oxidation, with which the work of immune mechanisms is closely related. In addition, the drug is an inducer of intestinal enzymes.

They also have a normalizing effect on the function of T- and B-lymphocytes. sodium nucleinate, prescribed orally at 0.1-0.2 g 3 times a day for 2-3 weeks; preparations containing biologically active substances of the thymus - Thymalin 20 MG intramuscularly 1 time per day for 5-6

days, T-activin 100 mcg intramuscularly 1 time per day for 5-7 days.

10. Physiotherapy. Physiotherapy

For chronic enteritis, various methods of physiotherapy are indicated. They are especially effective in cases of severe pain, which is observed when enteritis is complicated by solaritis, nonspecific mesadenitis and the presence of adhesions in the abdominal cavity. Thermal procedures help reduce inflammatory changes in the intestines and have a beneficial effect on absorption processes in the intestines. A. R. Zlatkina (1986), F. I. Komarov, A. I. Parfenov (1992) recommend the following types of therapy.

Patients are prescribed semi-alcoholic warming compresses at night on the umbilical area (projection of the small intestine). Compresses help relieve pain and normalize intestinal motor function.

Anti-inflammatory and antispastic effects are exerted by applications of paraffin, ozokerite at a temperature of 46-48 "C (daily for 30-40 minutes, 12-15 procedures per course of treatment), electrophoresis of anesthesin or dicaine on the stomach (mainly on the umbilical area) for 20-30 minutes (10-15 procedures).

UHF therapy for the intestinal area (power 30-40 W, duration 10-12 minutes daily, 10-15 procedures per course), inductothermy, diadynamic Bernard currents, UHF electric field are also very effective.

During the period of remission of the disease, mud therapy is indicated. Mud applications on the stomach are prescribed segmeitarno every other day, the course of treatment is 8-10 procedures. Initially, the temperature of the mud is 38 °C (for 15-20 minutes), with subsequent procedures - 40 °C and even 42 °C.

Therapeutic exercise for chronic enteritis aims to stimulate metabolic processes and restore impaired intestinal regulation. Therapeutic complexes are prescribed after the cessation of diarrhea, since physical activity stimulates the motor activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Exercises for the core are shown - turns, bends, exercises that strengthen the abdominal press, stimulate diaphragmatic breathing, breathing exercises. After intestinal symptoms subside, walking and exercises with moderate stress on the abdominals and increased stress on the limbs are recommended.

11. Sanatorium-resort treatment and treatment with mineral waters

To the sanatorium-resort treatment Patients with chronic enteritis of mild to moderate severity in the remission phase are referred. Treatment is contraindicated for patients in the acute phase of the disease with severe exhaustion.

The recommended resorts are Belokurikha, Dorokhove, Skhodnya, Kashin, Monino, Essentuki, Borjomi, Odessa, Jurmala, in the Republic of Belarus - sanatoriums "Belarus" and "Naroch" (Minsk region), sanatorium "Porechye" (Grodno region), sanatorium " Bobruisk" (Mogilev region).

The main therapeutic factors at resorts are mineral waters, balneotherapy, physiotherapy, nutritional therapy, exercise therapy, and herbal medicine.

Mineral water in case of chronic enteritis, it should be taken with great caution in the absence of diarrhea, warm, without gas, no more than “D-”/e glass per dose. We can only recommend low-mineralized waters: “Slavyanovskaya”, “Essentuki” No. 4, “Izhevskaya”, “Narzan”. The time for taking mineral water depends on the state of the acid-secretory function of the stomach: with low acidity - 15-20 minutes before meals, with normal acidity - 40-45 minutes before meals, with high acidity - 1.5 hours before meals.

12. Clinical observation

Clinical examination of patients is carried out by a therapist, patients are examined 2 times a year, consulted with a gastroenterologist once a year and undergo a gastroenterological examination (FGDS, ultrasound of the abdominal organs, study of the secretory function of the stomach, the absorption capacity of the intestine, the state of protein, lipid, carbohydrate, mineral metabolism, coprocytogram , functional state of the liver, bacteriological examination of stool). When severe symptoms of chronic colitis appear, indications for sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy may appear.

In the remission phase the following are prescribed:

Medical nutrition;

If dysbiosis is detected - correction of the microbial composition of intestinal contents within 2.5-3 months;

Repeated courses of enzyme therapy (2-3 monthly courses throughout the year);

Medicines to normalize intestinal motor function;

Phytotherapy;

Physiotherapy;

Treatment in a dispensary;

Treatment with multivitamin complexes.

During clinical observation, issues of the patient’s ability to work are also resolved. Patients with mild chronic enteritis are able to work during a period of remission, but they are not recommended to work that does not allow them to maintain a proper diet. Patients with moderate severity have limited ability to work; heavy physical labor, work associated with frequent and long business trips and the inability to maintain the correct therapeutic diet are contraindicated for them. Patients with severe chronic enteritis, with severe malabsorption syndrome, and exhaustion are unable to work.