Constipation is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Most often, stool retention occurs in the elderly. However, young people who eat junk foods are also at risk for chronic constipation. There are many drugs that can help cope with an adverse symptom. For example, "Bifidumbacterin" with constipation has shown its rather high efficiency, which is why it is in demand among patients.
Cause of constipation
Most often they arise due to the following factors:
- Some diseases of a neurological nature and endocrine system provoke constipation. For example, patients with diabetes mellitus or Parkinson's disease very often have problems with stools.
- People who take drugs like Almagel and Atropine can also suffer from constipation.
- Violation of the diet leads to hardening of feces, as a result of which their free exit is disturbed.
- A sedentary lifestyle and the use of highly processed foods adversely affect the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Patients with gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, as well as diseases of the colon are at risk.
Chronic constipation is very often associated with dysbiosis. If gas formation and bloating are observed at the same time, then, most likely, such a person may well be diagnosed with dysbiosis. This disease is well treated with drugs containing bifidobacteria.
Why are they dangerous?
It is vain to think that constipation does not pose any danger to human health. Unfortunately, such abnormalities can subsequently lead to colon tumors. The fact is that feces tend to decompose and poison the body. Stagnation in the rectum has an extremely negative effect on the tissues of this organ, thereby leading to pathological changes.
In addition, constipation provokes the occurrence of hemorrhoids, since hardened feces during movement injure the walls of the rectum and anus. Very often constipation, lasting three to four days, causes a headache. And also, it is often a symptom of more serious diseases of the endocrine or nervous system.
How to cure
Sometimes, in order to get rid of it, it is enough to change the diet. If you add more fresh vegetables and fruits, vegetable oil, bran, and other fiber-rich foods to the daily menu, then your intestines will usually recover. As well as people with chronic constipation, it is recommended to use special decoctions of herbs containing senna leaves or buckthorn bark. And also the drug "Bifidumbacterin" helps to cope with constipation.
Composition and form of release
This tool contains bifidobacteria, which, getting into the intestine, begin to multiply rapidly, thereby normalizing the composition of microflora. In pharmacies, you can find the drug in the form of a dry mixture, sold in special ampoules or in bottles. Instructions for use "Bifidumbacterin" of different production is almost the same.
And you can also find the drug in the form of candles or tablets. In addition, there is a "Bifidumbacterin Forte" in powder form, which also contains activated carbon. Manufacturers have not in vain added the sorbent, since it perfectly removes the intoxication of the body resulting from prolonged constipation.
How does it work
This tool not only normalizes the entire digestion process, but also fights against intoxication of the body. Therefore, reviews about "Bifidumbacterin" with constipation are only positive. Once in water, dry bifidobacteria come to life and stimulate the growth of beneficial microflora. She, in turn, destroys putrefactive bacteria and sets in motion stool. In addition, bifidobacteria act as a stimulator of smooth muscle function. As a result, food is digested much faster, and a person does not feel heaviness after eating. Thanks to the healthy microflora, a person practically does not grow fat, and if desired, he can even lose weight.
How to use
How to take "Bifidumbacterin" for constipation? Dry bifidobacteria are added to milk formulas, liquid cereals, kefir or fermented baked milk. As a rule, food with bifidobacteria is eaten immediately, and only then they begin to receive the rest of the food. Adult patients take up to ten doses of the drug, but no more than four times a day. The course of treatment can last from twenty to thirty days. If necessary, take a short break, then continue treatment again. Doctors believe that the time interval between courses should be at least thirty days. When using candles, the course of treatment also lasts at least thirty days.
When to take
Not with every disease Bifidumbacterin helps with constipation. However, it is quite effective if the problem is as follows:
- When the patient takes hormonal drugs, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. During this period, a disturbance in the balance of healthy microflora occurs very often. In such cases, diarrhea or constipation often occurs. No wonder doctors strongly recommend that along with antibiotics use drugs containing bifidobacteria.
- Any acute bowel disease causes constipation.
- Sometimes prescribed "Bifidumbacterin" with allergies.
- After food poisoning, you should definitely drink bifidobacteria.
If this tool does not bring the proper result, then most likely the reason lies elsewhere. For example, a patient has an adhesion process or bowel obstruction. In such cases, the doctor prescribes other medications. Therefore, you should not expect whether Bifidumbacterin will help with constipation or not, but it is better to immediately contact your doctor.
Treating children
"Bifidumbacterin" for constipation in children 3 years old can be used. For example, it is prescribed for diseases such as rickets, allergies, as well as for violation of bowel function due to anemia. Parents of children should be careful. If after taking "Bifidumbacterin" with constipation, bloating is observed, then, most likely, the child is lactose intolerant. Babies take this remedy according to the following scheme: in the first six days after birth, it is enough to use one dose in three days.
Further, starting from the first week of life and ending with six months, children consume two and a half doses of the drug no more than three times a day. Starting from six months to twelve months of life, you can take five doses twice a day. In the future, according to the instructions for use of Bifidumbacterin in vials, it is recommended to use five doses no more than twice a day. It should be borne in mind that only a specialist should prescribe a course of treatment. It usually takes fourteen to thirty days to fully recover.
Causes and symptoms of childhood constipation
Even the youngest children often experience this unpleasant symptom. Most often, it is associated with insufficient fluid intake and low mobility. And also children often suffer from constipation during illness. In infants, stool disorders are often associated with inappropriate milk formula. If the baby is breastfed, then perhaps the mother eats foods that provoke constipation. This symptom is characterized by the following symptoms:
- The child has a disturbed sleep pattern. He falls asleep badly or cannot sleep at all.
- For babies, vomiting is very characteristic for no particular reason. Moreover, its quantity will differ markedly from ordinary spitting up.
- The process of defecation causes the baby real stress. He is crying, pushing, and his tummy is extremely hard.
- The baby's appetite may noticeably worsen.
The most noticeable symptom is stool retention, as well as small hard feces. Sometimes hard feces appear first, and then porridge-like. This phenomenon is also considered constipation and should cause concern.
Usage Tips
If constipation lasts for several days, then according to the instructions for use of Bifidumbacterin, adult patients will need to take a laxative to get rid of feces. Otherwise, the amount of pathogenic microflora will be so great that bifidobacteria can hardly cope with them. You can not use the drug once. This tool is designed for a course of treatment that is at least five days.
With this drug, you can also use probiotics with lactulose. Thanks to this combination, the effect of "Bifidumbacterin" is enhanced, a fairly rapid improvement in microflora occurs. If the patient continues to drink antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, then the course of treatment, as a rule, is prolonged until the pill is taken.
User reviews
On the Internet you can find a lot of good reviews about Bifidumbacterin for constipation. People use not only dry powder, but also suppositories. According to them, this drug perfectly restores the microflora in the intestines, and also helps to cope with some gynecological diseases. Users rated the high quality of these candles. They are completely colorless, so they do not stain underwear at all. In addition, they practically do not leak out of the vagina or anus, since they dissolve long enough. To complete the course of treatment, only one package was needed. The suppository size is very small and compact.
Often this remedy is prescribed to infants, starting from the first days after birth. The best form of release of Bifidumbacterin for children is powder. This drug is an excellent prophylactic against colic, which often worries the baby. It has a pleasant sweet taste and a light yeast aroma. It is diluted in water, and sprayed into the baby’s mouth with a syringe without a needle. All users who used this tool were very pleased with it.
“Bifidumbacterin” in bags proved especially good in the treatment of dysbiosis, which often appears after a course of antibiotics. As a rule, parents acted as follows: they divided one sachet into five doses, each of which was diluted with water. Next, the solution was added to food or drinks. No side effects occurred during treatment. This medication can also be used to treat pets.