Early Signs of Digestive System Disorders

Disorders of the digestive system are very diverse kinds and necessary effort digestive system disease prevention and early detection to avoid problems and disorders of the digestive system. 

Here are some signs of disorder or health problems in the digestive system that requires immediate medical examination by medical specialists or doctors or in areas of health care so that it can be resolved as early as possible to avoid more severe complications of the disease.

Signs of the disorder and health problems in the mouth

• Sores that bleed easily, and difficult or impossible to recover.
• Swelling or thickening in the mouth and the area around the mouth.
• The presence of red or white patches that persist.
• Difficulty in chewing or swallowing, moving the tongue or jaw.

Signs of the disorder or condition in the stomach

• Persistent heartburn.
• Difficulty digesting food.
• Abdominal pain. Especially accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

Signs of the disorder or condition on elimination

• Changes in bowel habits (BAB) as constipation,loose stools or diarrhea , and others.
• There is blood in the stool / stool.

Recommendations of the American cancer society for detecting cancers of the colon and rectum among others by screening and early detection as follows:

• Digital rectal examination performed by a specialist in health centers that provide such examinations.This examination is recommended to be done every year once after entering the age of 40 years.
• Stool guaiac test or examination which is conducted every year after age 50 years in health care site that meridian such examinations.
• Proctoscopy examination or test performed every three to five years after age 50 years.

Early detection of problems or health problems in the system gastrointestinal or digestive systems can help you prevent or spared the occurrence of serious complications disorders of the gastrointestinal tract such as appendicitis or inflammation or infection of the appendix, inflammatory peritonitis, intestinal perforation or the occurrence of holes in the bowel, chronic ulcers, and various other complications.