Abdominal pain, prolonged bloating, and diarrhea are common signs that can be easily confused between digestive disorders and inflammatory bowel disease.
Mrs. Luu, 70 years old, experienced severe upper abdominal pain and vomited blood due to a strangulated hernia causing intestinal obstruction. Doctors performed surgery to resect nearly 80 cm of intestine to prevent necrosis.
Heatstroke, respiratory, and digestive illnesses all surge during hot weather; heatstroke results from excessive body temperature, while respiratory and digestive diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, or unsafe food and water.
High temperatures and increased humidity create conditions for bacteria to grow, causing food to spoil quickly and become contaminated, leading to an increased risk of diarrhea.
Patients undergoing colon resection surgery need proper monitoring and care, guided by doctors, to prevent complications such as bleeding, anastomotic leakage, and intestinal adhesion.
Ho Chi Minh City hospitals are seeing a significant surge in pediatric patients, with over half presenting with respiratory issues, digestive disorders, and infectious diseases amid a severe heatwave.
