Can gastrointestinal colds heal on their own?

Gastrointestinal colds are relatively common in life. They are mainly caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction and some digestive tract symptoms, such as fever, weakness in the limbs, and more serious ones, vomiting and diarrhea, and special discomfort in the stomach and intestines. There are many causes of gastrointestinal colds. At this time, you must pay attention to adjusting your mentality and take some appropriate medications for treatment.

Can gastrointestinal colds heal on their own?

The most commonly used medicine for gastrointestinal colds is Huoxiang Zhengqi oral liquid (pills), which is more effective. To treat gastrointestinal colds, you can use antiviral drugs such as morpholino, acyclovir, and isatis root granules. Be careful not to use antibiotics blindly, because not only are they ineffective, but they can also disrupt the normal intestinal flora, aggravating the condition and prolonging the course of the disease. In addition, Smecta can be used in combination with oral rehydration salts (ORS), which has a better effect and can quickly relieve symptoms and shorten the course of the disease.

Clinical manifestations

The most common causes of "gastrointestinal cold" are viral infections and allergic reactions to food. Once bacteria and viruses invade the throat and cause inflammation, they will be swallowed into the stomach and intestines along with saliva, causing gastrointestinal discomfort. The symptoms are as follows: 1. Vomiting. Pathogens or other toxic substances enter the stomach, causing the stomach muscles to be stimulated and contract, expelling the stomach contents from the body. 2. Diarrhea is mainly caused by gastrointestinal irritation, which leads to a large increase in secretions, affecting the absorption function, causing excessive water in the intestinal cavity, and increased intestinal peristalsis, so the stools discharged are loose stools. 3. Abdominal pain is felt because intestinal peristalsis is twice as fast as normal, or the mucosa on the intestinal wall becomes red, swollen and painful due to inflammation.

Preventing gastrointestinal colds is actually very simple: drink plenty of water, preferably not refrigerated drinks, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, eat more easily digestible foods, ensure good air circulation in the room you live in, and avoid crowded public places. Keep the air fresh. Home care for gastrointestinal colds is very important. You should pay attention to keeping fresh air in the room and add or remove clothes in time if the climate changes.