Sheep feces - a sign of constipation
People have decided not to touch on certain topics in a conversation at all. This is unpleasant for the interlocutor, and it is not necessary. For example, the features of the excretory systems of the body. For a conversation with a doctor, sometimes a discussion of these very things can become crucial in making a diagnosis.
First of all, such information gives a considerable idea of the gastrointestinal tract. Everything matters. Color, shape, consistency, uniformity and frequency of bowel movements.
Useful information and types of impaired colon function
Normally, the bowel movement should be at least once every two days and no more than twice a day. Other data indicate problems in the body, in particular, disorders in the intestines.
The so-called "sheep feces" can talk about health problems. These feces consist of a group of separate dense lumps, so they are associated with secretions of a known animal. But what is normal for him is unacceptable and unnatural for a person.
To make sure of the seriousness of the consequences, when sheep stool stands out from the colon with very large time intervals, one should turn to history. There are cases when a bowel rupture occurred and the cause was sheep feces. Naturally, the result was peritonitis and death of the patient.
Sometimes, to normalize bowel movements, you just need to drink enough water. But most often, such feces indicate colitis with constipation.
This diagnosis is made by a specialist when taking into account not only stool disorders, but also on the basis of other symptoms and necessary tests (irrigoscopy and sigmoidoscopy). Such information gives an idea of the tone and elasticity of the intestinal wall, the condition of the mucous membrane and intestinal motility.
Four groups of violations can be distinguished:
- irritable bowel syndrome;
- functional diarrhea;
- atonic colitis;
- spastic colitis.
Causes of peristalsis of the colon
Sheep feces is characteristic of atonic colitis. The inflamed mucosa of the colon, together with the violation of its peristalsis, is a sufficient basis for making this diagnosis. Especially if complaints of pain, swelling and bursting are added.
The reasons for the decline in evacuation ability may be as follows.
- Disorders of the autonomic nervous system (various neuroses).
- Violation of reflex mechanisms.
- Pathology of the endocrine glands (hormonal changes).
- Violation of the blood circulation of the intestinal walls (for example, atherosclerosis).
- Lack of physical activity (especially in old age).
- Some drugs with prolonged use.
- Inflammatory processes in the intestine or operations carried out on it.
In children, the cause of sheep feces may be slightly different and depend on the age category.
The consequences of atonic and other constipation
As a result of a decrease in the evacuation ability of the intestines, feces are there much longer. This means that the absorption of water from feces increases. This leads to their compaction. In the future, the contraction of the walls of the intestine divide the feces into lumps. The result is that same sheep stool.
Being present inside the body for a long time, bowel movements are subjected to increased rotting and the release of toxic substances. Absorbed through the walls of the colon, they are carried, later on, poisoning the internal organs throughout the body. From here comes a deterioration in overall well-being, irritability and headaches. The local action of such carcinogens can cause bowel oncology.
Prolonged constipation is the way to remove part of the colon. They also cause various lesions (for example, cracks in the walls of the intestine, hemorrhoids). Secondary colitis or inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon may appear.
Treatment and prevention of atonic colitis
First of all, it is worth saying that the diagnosis and the appointment of a course of treatment are carried out by a specialist doctor. Self-medication can lead to poor health and serious consequences.
For atonic constipation , physiotherapy exercises, abdominal massage with breathing exercises, and high-fiber meals are recommended. Quite often, treatment begins with special enemas. Naturally, effective treatment is impossible without eliminating the cause of constipation. The need for drugs is determined by the doctor.
The main preventive steps are a balanced diet, adequate water intake, a moving lifestyle, avoiding nervous and physical overloads and other fairly simple measures.