Catarrhal enteritis is called hyperemia and edema of the intestinal mucosa and submucosa. This type of disease has its own individual characteristics and treatment, and is one of the forms of the acute course of the disease.
The first sign of the development of catarrhal enteritis is the appearance of painful sensations in the upper half of the abdomen, headaches, severe weakness and increased body temperature. In addition, the disease is manifested by the appearance of diarrhea, the presence of a sensation of vomiting and nausea. The patient becomes pale with sunken eyes, his appetite disappears: the mouth feels constantly dry, and the surface of the tongue is covered with a white coating. Often there is a rumbling in the abdomen and flatulence.
In the first few days, the chair is watery and copious in nature and occurs 10-15 times a day. If the inflammation of the colon is involved in the development of catarrhal enteritis, then the urge to defecate will be increased. In a severe case, when the body is dehydrated and chloride loss occurs, painful sensations in the muscles and convulsive syndrome localized in the extremities begin to appear. A decrease in blood pressure is noted, a greater propensity to bradycardia is acquired, and along with the development of disseminated intravascular form of blood coagulation, the development of signs of hemorrhagic diathesis, manifested in bleeding and thrombosis, begins.
Treatment of catarrhal enteritis
In the case of catarrhal enteritis, the patient is required to adhere to bed rest, copious drinking, mechanically and chemically sparing diet, with reduced energy value. In the latter case, the consumption of carbohydrates and fats is limited: from consumption, one should exclude the use of fresh milk, foods that contain fiber, spices, pickles, smoked, spicy and fried dishes. After a few days, the diet is allowed to be expanded, however, all foods must be cooked in a steam or boiled way and served in a frayed form.
In the case of catarrhal enteritis, which is caused by infectious causes, antibacterial therapeutic measures are not carried out. In the event that the symptoms of dehydration are not clearly expressed, then the use of small sips of glucose-electrolyte solutions is allowed. In the case of severe disease, saline solutions will be injected intravenously. Enzyme preparations are prescribed.
If catarrhal enteritis expresses intoxication, then the use of corticosteroids parenterally, as well as Hemodez, Polyglukin, blood plasma transfusions is prescribed. When the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation began, anticoagulants are injected.