Thin and large intestine of man

Intestine is the largest organ in our body. The intestine is the organ of excretion and digestion in humans. It is located in the abdominal cavity. From the work of the intestine depends on our health, as well as beauty. In the intestine produce a thin and large intestine. What kind of care is needed for the intestines so as not to be a victim of disease?

First, we'll figure out what functions the thin and large intestine of a person is doing. The total length of the intestine is 7, 5 meters. Why so much? To swallow liquids and digest food. So, food goes a long way. The first interval of this path is the small intestine.

The walls of the small intestine are not as firm and thick as the colon, hence the name. First, food in the small intestine is digested with the help of enzymes of the intestine, pancreas and gallbladder. Secondly, due to the reduction of the walls of the small intestine, the food advances and moves. Thirdly, the absorption of nutrients occurs with the help of the villi of the small intestine. The internal surface of the intestine seems velvety because of the amount of villi. The nap is equipped with capillaries and muscles. It absorbs nutrients due to its complex structure. But besides this, along with nutrients, it absorbs all the toxins and poisons that have come from outside.

Food from the stomach enters the small intestine. The work of the small intestine reflects diseases of the stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, that is, the upper parts of the digestive tract. Poisoning for the intestines is the worst thing. Alcohol and infections attack intestinal cells. The vessels of the intestinal wall are destroyed in response, and the villi die. We do not get any nutrients as a result, but toxins all remain inside. This is how our metabolism is disturbed.

To understand what the small intestine hurts, you need to listen to the symptoms. Typically, this is a decrease in appetite, rapid weight loss, frequent headaches, a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, pain in the navel.

To maintain the health of the intestines, you must follow simple rules: wash hands before eating and drinking alcohol, it is best to completely abandon it.

If in the human small intestine the food is digested with enzymes, digestion continues in the large intestine, but already with the help of bacteria. Saprophytes( "useful" microbes) eat the remains of undigested food, as a result of which food is better absorbed. The microflora of the intestine is formed by saprophytes. But they have opponents( "harmful" microbes) that devour the tissues of the intestines. When "harmful" microbes become very much, there is an imbalance in the microflora. One of the signs of imbalance is constipation. Everyone has probably faced this problem.

Many people do not attach importance to this problem. But if the constipation lasts more than 4 days, think about your diet and diet. A constipation lasts for 2 weeks, you need to urgently seek medical help. Because this can threaten your life.

How to understand what exactly the large intestine is hurting? The most common signals are bloating, diarrhea, constipation, intestinal obstruction, pain in the anus.

To maintain the health of the large intestine, eat more fiber. Since coarse fibers form a food lump, and also promote frequent defecation. In a day you need to eat at least 20 g of fiber. There is no limit to the maximum: vegetables and fruits should always be part of your diet. If you already tired of chewing greens, replace the bread, pasta, white rice with their analogues( whole grains).

Do not forget about the most important drink - water.2 liters of water a day will save the intestines from any disorders.

Do not lean on coffee if the locks have been tortured. Coffee is a diuretic drink, not a laxative. Coffee and alcohol simply remove the liquid from the body, which the intestines need so much. Instead of a cup of coffee, eat a natural laxative - prunes.

And do not forget that sedentary lifestyle is one of the causes of constipation. So before you take a laxative, try to walk for half an hour. Perhaps during the walk you will have a great desire to quickly return home.