World Gastro 2021

According to the American Nutrition Association , 70 million Americans have digestive problems such as acid reflux (heartburn), constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Every time you bite into food, you are reminded that your mouth is connected to your stomach. However, did you know that the health of your mouth can affect your gastrointestinal system? These factors can have an impact on your oral health. You can learn more about how a dentist may be able to help by reading on. Digestive issues are influenced by oral health Digestive health depends on the ability to chew, and chewing depends on healthy teeth and gums. When your teeth are misaligned or missing-or, when gum disease makes chewing painful, may not be able to chew food properly. This can lead to digestive issues. In addition, gum disease indicates that bacteria are likely traveling through your digestive tract with your food and saliva. You may also experience digestive imbalances as a result of this. Digestion Disorde

Diverticulosis: Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the wall of the large intestine (colon) and push through weak parts of the outer muscular layers in the colon. Consequences of Diverticulosis Diverticulosis, in the vast majority of cases, is asymptomatic . However, a person with diverticulosis may experience the following symptoms: - Bloating, bloating, and diarrhea - Cramping or pain in the lower abdomen. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms of diverticular bleeding, such as blood in your stool that is mostly red or maroon in color, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Weakness. The inflamed diverticula result in diverticulitis, which produces symptoms of discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, constipation, and diarrhea. Causes of Diverticulosis Western countries generally have a low-fiber diet that leads to diverticulosis. However, diverticulosis can also be caused by the following factors: Constipation makes you strain to pass stool. Genetics Obes