Peristalsis is a capacity of the digestive organs.
The contraction movement that some organs progressively develop with the aim of allowing the passage of an element is known as peristalsis . This process is called peristalsis .
Peristalsis, therefore, is the ability of the organs that make up the digestive system and the urinary tract to develop certain movements that enable the advancement of, depending on the case, the bolus , bile or urine .
Thanks to peristalsis, food can reach the anus in several steps from the mouth to the anus; bile, passing from the gallbladder to the duodenum; and urine, from the kidneys to the bladder. Contraction and relaxation are carried out by smooth muscle fibers.
Development of peristalsis
It should be noted that peristalsis is a procedure that human beings develop involuntarily and automatically. The usual thing is that its development is not noticed, although it is possible to feel the movement in the abdominal area on certain occasions.
The movement of the contents occurs through a series of circular waves that allow them to be moved downwards at intervals that are regular. The contractions, therefore, maintain a certain rhythm and take place in a coordinated manner, forcing food or other elements to advance.
The bolus advances through the body thanks to peristalsis.
intestinal mobility
In the case of intestinal peristalsis , when it decreases or develops with difficulties, constipation occurs. This implies that the evacuation of feces is not carried out with the normal frequency, generating various discomforts and disorders. These peristalsis problems can be caused by diet , stress or other reasons.
This phenomenon is also known as intestinal motility and, as can be seen, it is essential for the human body. Therefore, sometimes, when you suffer from certain conditions that make it difficult or impossible, it becomes necessary to take measures. Thus, for example, we can say that there are various natural methods that favor it, among which we would highlight the following:
-Carry out a diet where foods with fiber have a special role. Specifically, a good option is to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
-It is essential to drink a lot of water a day, at least 1.5 liters.
-It is also vital to leave aside a sedentary lifestyle. It is essential that the person exercise every day as this will allow them to promote digestion and make it easier to go to the bathroom.
-It is considered that another method that serves to improve peristalsis consists of keeping stress under control. And this can cause, on numerous occasions, people to suffer from constipation problems, for example.
Problems linked to poor peristalsis
People who encounter a problem with peristalsis suffer from symptoms such as these:
– Regurgitation , which can occur immediately after eating food or after time.
– Heartburn , which is defined as retrosternal burning.
– Dysphagia , is one of the most common symptoms and is identified as a notable difficulty when swallowing. This is usually intermittent.
– Chest pain , which can have different levels of severity and which, in most cases, leads the person to have to go to the doctor.