It turns out that many suffer from colic in the intestines. In adults (what will be known further than treatment), it is an ordinary spasm of one of the sections of the intestine - the small (upper) or large intestine. However, this separation of symptoms does not play a big role, despite the predisposition of the small intestine to painful contractions. The spasms occurring in the upper part begin to give out pretty quickly throughout the intestines.
Intestinal spasm - cause colic
Sometimes colic in the intestines in adults speak of developing pathologies in the gastrointestinal tract. The treatment and symptoms of this problem are interrelated. The diagnosis depends on the description of the nature of spastic pain , and hence the treatment in the future. Having determined that colic is caused by a spasm of the intestine, it is necessary to deal with the irritant, which is the causative factor in the occurrence of intestinal spasm.
Often spastic pain in the abdomen appears due to the excessive amount of food consumed. Even if the products were absolutely high quality, the stomach could not fully cope with the volumes of food delivered and not digest it at the proper level. One of the most common diseases that prevent full digestion is gastritis and pancreatitis. It follows that it is these ailments that can contribute to the occurrence of colic in the intestines in adults. How to treat the problem, everyone needs to know.
Poor and junk food - a spasm provocateur
Eating sometimes stale, with the beginning of the fermentation process of food often causes bloating. In national Russian cuisine, the predominant number of dishes is prepared in ways that are not the most suitable for the digestive system. For example, sauerkraut, soaked apples, fermented kvass, bread - and that is yeast, therefore, in principle, one should not be surprised at the appearance of a spasm that provokes colic in the intestines in adults. What to treat (nutrition plays an important role here - it is extremely important to completely reconsider your usual diet) is described below, and now about the next cause of intestinal cramps.
After eating infected food, irritation will become a normal bowel reaction.
It is about getting into the gastrointestinal tract:
- pathogens that are the causative agents of diseases such as dysentery, salmonellosis, etc .;
- opportunistic bacteria that do not always provoke diseases (some varieties of Escherichia coli, staphylococcus, Klibseylla, etc.);
- toxic waste products of pathogenic microorganisms (food toxicosis, poisoning with mushrooms, berries and other plants).
Chemical poisoning of the body and worms
Quite often, people whose professional activity is directly related to the use of lead can detect colic in the intestines.
In adults, treatment in this case will be aimed at the speedy cleansing of the body of chemical poisoning with heavy metal. Often between the teeth of poisoned people it is easy to notice a characteristic dark coating.
It often happens that uncomfortable colic in the intestine is a consequence of infection with helminths. Worms are found during clinical and laboratory studies of feces. In the content, experts find eggs of one type or another of helminths. However, intestinal colic is not the only signs of the appearance of uninvited "guests" in the body. In addition to painful cramps, there is:
- rapid weight loss;
- nausea;
- complete lack of appetite;
- persistent itching around the anus;
- the presence of more than 4 eosinophils in the blood counts of a clinical analysis.
Neurological cause of intestinal colic
As a stressful reaction of the body, colic in the intestines in adults can occur. How to treat spasm in case of nervous excitement is difficult to answer. Naturally, the response of the body to any shock by spastic contractions of the intestine is not quite standard for a person. For example, in a frightened bear, unexpected diarrhea is a completely natural occurrence. Most often, the problem lies in the congenital abnormal distribution of nervous excitement.
Homemade Bowel Health Recipes
Since the problem of intolerant spasms is always taken by surprise, you must always be prepared for the onset of colic in the intestines in adults. Home treatment involves the use of a host of methods, including proven medications and recipes for traditional healers.
The most important thing is to observe bed rest during intestinal colic, do not eat anything and apply a warm heating pad to your stomach. Often, massage helps eliminate colic in the intestines in adults. What to treat (folk remedies are very popular due to their safety and naturalness of each component) - choose individually. Several of the formulations below have been tested for years and deserve special attention.
Preparing an infusion that will relieve colic, swelling, and flatulence of the intestines is absolutely simple. In equal amounts, the following components are mixed:
- chamomile;
- calamus;
- angelica;
- oak bark.
Three tablespoons of mixed collection pour one liter of boiling water, and simmer for no more than half an hour.
The resulting broth must be drunk during the day, taking 100 ml at a time.
Motherwort, oregano and lavender
Among chronic diseases that cause constant colic in the intestine, acute colitis is one of the first in terms of prevalence. You can remove the irritation of the intestinal walls with the help of motherwort infusion and dioica nettle. Finding a dry collection of motherwort in a pharmacy will not be difficult, and pouring two tablespoons of dry grass into a house with two glasses of hot water, after 30-40 minutes the infused drink can be filtered and consumed for medicinal purposes. Drinking such a drug is necessary for three weeks.
Oregano herb is another effective remedy that helps to overcome colic in the intestines in adults. Many proponents of alternative medicine know how to treat and how to get rid of spastic pain. They found their salvation in the infusion of a dry plant. To get a healing drink, you need 3 tablespoons of dried inflorescences of the plant, drenched in a liter of boiling water. You do not need to insist on such a drug for a long time, after ten minutes you can start treatment.
“Mountain lavender”, sung in songs, is able to calm the intestines and relieve spasm in a short time. Helps a plant made as a simple tea, which does not need to be specially infused. The recipe is simple - a teaspoon in one glass of boiling water. However, it is extremely important not to overdo it with alternative therapy and drink no more than three cups of tea per day.
Popular herbal "smoothies"
When discomfort is not only colic in the intestines in adults. How to treat concomitant diarrhea at home (tablets that have been trusted for many years - No-Shpa) is a fairly common question. Herbal collection, represented by thyme, alder cones, St. John's wort, lemon balm and nettle dioica in equal amounts, is poured with boiling water at night, and thus insist on a medicinal potion until morning. 250 grams of boiling water is enough for 10 grams of dry herbal “mix”.
Another recipe that helps with the same problem is another collection of healing herbs. It is prepared from three main components (serpentine highlander, valerian root and chamomile inflorescences), but often add arnica or chestnut leaves. A quarter of a liter of hot water is enough for a tablespoon of herbal harvest. Before taking the medicine, it must be infused in a thermos, and it is recommended to drink it on an empty stomach.
Many do not know how to overcome colic in the intestines in adults than to treat. Medicines prepared on their own will bring no less benefits than potent pharmacy medicines. For example, boiled over a fire for a couple of minutes, a decoction of alder bark is one of the most effective means against intestinal colic.
Cabbage juice will improve bowel function
A developing infection in the intestinal cavity or the onset of inflammatory processes in the intestinal cavity will eliminate cabbage juice.
Despite its specific and not entirely pleasant aroma, it is useful to drink the drink not only for people with colic problems in the intestines. Twice a day, a glass of cabbage liquid, diluted with water or carrot and beetroot juice, must be drunk to maintain the body's immune forces and resistance to colds.
Colitis and flatulence have long been treated with enemas and temporary fasting. Suffering from intestinal cramps were allowed to drink only herbal decoctions and infusions of thyme, dandelion, coltsfoot, marjoram and blueberries.
Wormwood with honey
The following recipe proposed by traditional healers should be guaranteed to defeat colic. To prepare it, you will need about 100 grams of fresh wormwood. After soaking the grass for a day, put on fire and cook it. Add 2 cups of honey to the filtered broth. After stirring and completely dissolving the honey, it is necessary to take such a medicine several times a day in a tablespoon.
Prevention of intestinal colic
With colic, probably caused by an intestinal infection, it is advised to eat fresh artichoke roots and mashed carrot and apple puree.
It is these vegetables that are effective antiseptics in the gastrointestinal tract.
You can prevent the occurrence of colic in the intestine by adhering to the basics of a healthy diet and eliminating bad habits. Alcohol and smoking carry a danger to the whole body. Poor quality drinking water can also have negative effects on the state of the digestive system. In addition, self-medication should not be abused. Only a doctor, having examined, will be able to diagnose and prescribe appropriate therapy.