Dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract can be a consequence of various diseases: alcoholism, gastric ulcer, gastritis, infectious enterocolitis, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, food allergies, pancreatic insufficiency, etc.
The doctors at the Top Ihilov Medical Center have extensive clinical experience in treating intestinal dysfunction. Our hospital utilizes the latest advancements in medical science and state-of-the-art equipment for this purpose.
Treatment of Intestinal Dysfunction in Israel — Prospects and Advantages
At Top Ihilov Hospital, treatment of intestinal dysfunction of almost any etiology is successfully conducted. Depending on the type of functional disorder and gastrointestinal symptoms, patients are prescribed various types of treatment:
- To alleviate pain syndrome, smooth muscle relaxants of the intestine are prescribed;
- To enhance the motor activity of the gastrointestinal tract, patients are prescribed medications from the group of prokinetics and universal modulators of gastrointestinal motility;
- Binding agents, medications to normalize intestinal microflora, laxatives, and other medications are also prescribed;
- A balanced diet is recommended;
- In some cases, physiotherapy procedures are prescribed. For example, anal sphincter training helps stabilize intestinal function;
- In cases of dysbiosis, probiotics are prescribed.
The Latest Methods for Diagnosing Impaired Intestinal Function
At the Top Ihilov Medical Center, both the most modern and traditional methods for examining the gastrointestinal tract are used. Treatment of intestinal dysfunction in Israel is based on accurate diagnostic methods. These include:
- Examination using a video capsule — one of the least invasive types of diagnostics;
- Sigmoidoscopy (endoscopic examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon);
- Irrigoscopy (radiological examination of the large intestine);
- Ultrasound examination of the intestine;
- Rectosigmoidoscopy;
- Analysis of fecal matter, compilation of a coprogram;
- Complete blood count.