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Digestive system diseases

Problems associated with the digestive system count among the extremely bothersome, in particular when of a chronic nature. This is why everyone suffering from any of these diseases is grateful for any relief. In Marianske Lazne the relief is offered in the form of unique procedures, at the same time giving the exhausted organism an opportunity to rest in environment of a picturesque spa town.

The digestive system begins with the oesophagus, continues with the stomach, the small intestine and the colon, and the rectum. The digestive system includes also the pancreas, the gal bladder, and liver. There is no surprise that the generic term “digestive system diseases” includes a great number of disorders. Every single organ has a specific and essential function in decomposing food, absorbing valuable substances and the excretion of the unneeded ones. For this reason, any collapse of them is noticeably reflected in the overall functioning of the body and your health condition.

The course of such diseases is never pleasant, in particular with regard to the fact that the most frequent symptoms include bloating, loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhoea. These disorders are often accompanied by intense convulsions and most require a strict (often a long-term) diet, some even require a surgical intervention.

 

How are digestive system diseases treated in Marianske Lazne?

In Marianske Lazne, you can find relief if you suffer from chronic diseases of the stomach, pancreas, liver, gal bladder, and bile ducts. The local therapeutic procedures will help you from digestive troubles, bloating, and other mishaps, and will alleviate your pain to the minimum. Moreover, you will gain new strengths under the supervision of experts, e.g. in post-operative conditions.

A great deal of improvements in health condition after visiting Marianske Lazne is due to the drinking cure, i.e. a regular and prescribed use of mineral springs, which have a neutralizing effect, detoxifying and supporting the secretion of bile from the liver. Furthermore, you will be relieved by carbon baths, or magnetotherapy.

Stomach disorders

The stomach is relatively prone to varied diseases. Usually these are varied acute or chronic stomach inflammations (gastritis), and the so-called peptic ulcer, which is frequent and caused in most cases by infection. Certain changes to the mucosa can occur, which is called gastropathy. These are accompanied by digestive problems, sometimes also by bleeding, and they can make room for the emergence of gastric ulcers. The most serious diseases include the gastric cancer, which in the past held the leading positions in frequency of oncological diseases, however, at present it is fortunately rather on the decline.

Gal bladder diseases

The gal bladder can be affected by multiple types of diseases. Acute inflammations are frequent, which may even result in the surgical removal of the gal bladder. They relatively frequently develop in a chronic inflammation, which is often treated by a special gal bladder diet.

10-20 % of the population is affected by a disease called cholelithiasis. It is a condition when the so-called gallstones appear in bile ducts. If the gallstones pass through the bile ducts, a biliary colic emerges.

A serious disease is the gall bladder carcinoma, which is often manifest in later stages only when the treatment can be unsuccessful despite all efforts.

In Marianske Lazne, peat packs, massages, or gas envelopes are also used to treat gal bladder disorders. You can experience these procedures e.g. in Centralni Lazne or Nove Lazne hotels.

Pancreas disorders

The most frequent pancreas disease is an acute or chronic inflammation and the pancreatic cancer.

Liver disorders

Diseases affecting liver are usually the serious ones, especially because the liver functioning is essential for the body. The most common ones include the cirrhosis, hepatitis, cancer, steatosis, or hepatic failure, but this list is far from exhaustive. With regard to the fact that the liver damage is irreversible, all diseases must be taken seriously, the prescribed treatment must be followed strictly and prevention should be cared for. A great deal of diseases stem from unhealthy lifestyle, excessive intake of alcohol and poor diet, and therefore, they can be avoided.

It is also closely related to diabetes mellitus.

The most frequent reason for a disorder of the pancreas is an excessive alcohol intake or incorrect eating habits, i.e. fatty, spicy, and burnt meals. Another source of damage to pancreas is a billary stone, which obstructs the common duct from the gal bladder and the pancreas and the bile consequently damages the pancreas.