[Mechanisms of the development of the chronic phase of diseases of the small intestine].

The results of studying mechanisms underlying chronicity of functional (chronic enteritis ) and severe organic (celiac disease) lesions of the small intestine have been analyzed. Mechanisms causing the diseases take a chronic course appeared very similar. They involve bacterial proliferation in the intestine with consequent impairment of the digestion, absorption and motility resultant in derangement of metabolism. Defects in protein and lipid metabolism proved most essential. Chronic enteritis is associated with a favorable outcome provided there are no grave malabsorption symptoms. Combined treatment as a rule produces good therapeutic response in chronic enteritis and celiac disease. Relevant schemes are presented.