A fairly common phenomenon among the population of our planet is a condition when bowel movement is not carried out for more than two days. In this situation, we should talk about constipation. Both adults and children suffer from this disease. The main causes of constipation are:
Violation of the intestinal stimulation system;
-the presence of mechanical obstacles in the way along which the movement of feces occurs;
-decrease in muscle tone of the intestine.
The remedy for constipation, from which treatment of the disease begins, is recommended to be the least harmless. It should promote an increase in the mass of the contents of the intestine and at the same time not cause irritation of its walls. Mucous substances possess such laxative properties. They contain fiber and polysaccharides, which have poor solubility and high density. When mixed with water, an increase in the volume of these substances and their conversion into mucus occurs. The resulting mass prevents the thickening of feces. The remedy for constipation, which has these properties and is widely used, is sea kale. In the same way produces an effect on the intestines and flaxseed. In a similar way, substances that are rich in prunes and figs are eliminated from the disease. However, the use of these products can cause a feeling of heaviness in the stomach and cause bloating.
A remedy for constipation, the effect of which is based on facilitating the gliding of feces in the intestines, is liquid paraffin. There is a substance also widely used to solve this problem. It is castor oil. However, its use is not recommended for pregnant women and patients suffering from hemorrhoids, combined with intestinal atony. The action of castor oil causes irritation of its mucous membrane. It is possible to use olive, but its effect is based only on an increase in the choleretic process.
The remedy for constipation, which is prescribed for atonic phenomena, is able to stimulate intestinal motility. Such is the medication "Proserinum." The form of release of this drug can serve as a solution for injection, and tablets. The action of this tool can manifest itself already twenty minutes after administration. However, using this drug may cause unwanted side effects in the form of diarrhea and stitching pains in the abdomen. Proserinum is not prescribed to patients with angina pectoris, epilepsy, atherosclerosis, and bronchial asthma.
When applying Bark of buckthorn, Hay leaf , Joster and Phenolphthalenine, it is necessary to comply with the dosages and duration of administration, since the effect of their use, enhancing intestinal motility and irritating its receptors, can be addictive.
Salt laxatives are most popular in relieving constipation . Their action, exerted along the entire length of the intestine, can produce an increase in the volume of feces due to their dilution. This process is carried out as a result of the accumulation of water. The most commonly prescribed drug for this action is Glauber's salt and Magnesium Sulfate.
Of great importance in relieving constipation are drugs that enhance the reflex functions aimed at defecating. Such drugs include candles. The principle of their action is based on an increase in irritation of receptors located in the intestine, which in turn normalizes motility and helps to remove feces.
Women awaiting the birth of a baby often have problems with stools. However, drugs that help get rid of constipation in pregnant women provoke an increase in uterine tone. And this, in turn, causes its reduction. In this regard, candles from constipation for pregnant women can be prescribed by a specialist. In this period, suppositories with glycerin are safe to use. Due to the ability to attract water and cause slight irritation of the intestinal receptors, their action does not affect the tone of the muscles of the uterus. The same suppositories are also used as suppositories for constipation after childbirth.