Abnormal gastrointestinal condition is a specific disease that refers to the system of gastrointestinal disorders. More specifically, this disease affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that is represented from anus to mouth (Medline Plus, n.d.). In fact, medical history might be obtained only through the direct interview with the patient by posing consistent questions concerning the disease (Medline Plus, n.d.). For example, the patient might be asked about the degree, character, and regularity of the pain in case of abnormality. Moreover, patients should explain the tendencies or factors that smoothen or increase their condition. While eating, most patients experience significant pain increases, and after the eating session, they usually feel better when the food is already transmitted to the stomach.
When the doctor performs the physical examination, they should start by checking the abdomen from different angles, looking for swelling or enlargement of the abdominal wall that might indicate abnormal growth of an organ. On the belly, a stethoscope is placed on listening for the sounds caused by the passage of food through the intestines (Black et al., 2020). More specifically, the doctor usually feels anomalies such as tenderness, aberrant lumps, or enlarged organs. For instance, pain that increases after light pressure on the abdominal part might indicate that the abdominal cavity lining is inflamed or, in some cases, infected. In case of certain symptoms, the patient’s anus and rectum should be checked by a gloved finger.
Finally, after analyzing the situation, the doctor indicates a diagnosis for the patient and recommends the appropriate treatment plan adjusted to the patient’s particularities. The standard non-critical treatment approach consists of consistent physical exercising, adding more water, fiber, and digestible food to the regular diet, and increasing mental health (Cleveland Clinic, n.d.). When the disease exceeds ‘normal’ treatment conditions, the particular drugs must be prescribed for a short period to avoid the organism’s addiction.
References
Black, C. J., Drossman, D. A., Talley, N. J., Ruddy, J., & Ford, A. C. (2020). Functional gastrointestinal disorders: advances in understanding and management.The Lancet, 396(10263), 1664–1674. Web.
Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.). Gastrointestinal Diseases: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes. Web.
Medline Plus. (n.d.). Digestive diseases. Web.