It is often due to osmotic mucosal damage by highly processed refined foods .Interestingly , in many cases it is often associated with low stomach acid and increasing stomach acid secretion reduces most of the symptoms of GERD.
In Ulcers, there is mucosal damage with poor mucin protection.
Symptoms include burning sensation in the chest , bloating , belching , abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia
Autoimmune disease triggered by dairy and wheat affecting the gut. Leaky gut is a prerequisite for developing autoimmune conditions.
Symptoms include abdominal pain , altered bowel habits , bloody stools , fistula in ano
Most often it is secondary to chronic constipation and less intake of fibers. Piles causes painless bleeding whereas fissure causes episodes of painful defecation with streaks of blood over the stools.Wide adoption of polished rice & refined flours with poor consumption of fruits and vegetables impair gut motility and increase the prevalence of these diseases. Hemorroidectomy may improve symptoms but it's not addressing the root cause of chronic constipation which can be addressed only by proper nutrition and lifestyle.
