Fecal stones are fossilized accumulations of feces that form in the colon under the influence of various causes. They are dangerous for humans, because the intestinal mucosa is injured due to stagnation, erosion is formed and various pathologies and intoxication of the whole organism appear. That is why, at the first signs of coprolites, you need to cleanse your intestines. To this end, changes are made to the usual diet, folk methods are used, and, if necessary, a cleansing enema is done.
Consider how fecal stones occur in the intestine.
How are stones formed?
Food, getting into the intestine, under the influence of beneficial bacteria and enzymes turns into feces. With the normal functioning of the digestive system, waste products are naturally excreted from the intestine without accumulating in it and not lingering. If there is a malfunction in the gastrointestinal tract, then particles of sediment gradually settle on the surface of the mucosa and clog the fibers over time. Such formations, with any consistency, subsequently turn into fecal stones, which consist of mucus and undigested food particles. They are called stones, as they differ in density and hardness and can be up to fifteen centimeters in diameter.
Causes
There are such reasons for the appearance of fecal stones:
- defects of peristalsis due to weakening of the intestinal walls;
- irregular meals;
- decreased functioning of the colon;
- poorly chewed food;
- abuse of fatty and fried foods.
The main reason for the accumulation of feces and the formation of stones is low intestinal activity. This condition is pathological in nature and requires compulsory treatment. In infants, coprolites appear due to congenital intestinal abnormalities, therefore, the intervention of doctors is required.
What are the symptoms of fecal stones?
Symptoms
If there are too large and hard formations in the intestine, a comprehensive cleansing of all departments is necessary. It is necessary not only to break them down, but also to remove them from the body, since such stones can cause intoxication and the appearance of chronic intestinal diseases.
The presence of fecal stones in the body is manifested by symptoms such as:
- stool defects;
- bitter taste in the oral cavity;
- bad breath;
- the appearance of a white coating on the tongue;
- bloating and flatulence;
- apathy;
- irritability and anxiety;
- weak immunity;
- high fatigue;
- allergic rash;
- dizziness;
- swelling
- headache;
- excessive sweating.
Pain syndrome begins to occur gradually, along with an increase in fecal stones in the intestines.
Symptoms with impressive stone sizes
When they become impressive in size, the patient’s condition worsens significantly, and symptoms such as:
- pain in the abdomen;
- intestinal obstruction;
- gagging;
- fever;
- intestinal bleeding (blood impurities are present in the stool);
- urination defects;
- severe constipation;
- inflammatory process in the gallbladder - cholecystitis.
If such clinical symptoms occur, you must urgently seek medical help. With delay, there is a threat not only to health, but also to the patient's life.
Fecal plugs in children are determined by indirect signs. In the process of probing the abdomen, you can feel a tightness.
Intestinal stones cannot be determined by x-ray or ultrasound. To diagnose this condition, you need to conduct a rectoscopy.
How to clean fecal stones?
Intestinal cleansing
In no case can you hope for self-medication. To cure adult patients, you need to normalize your diet, due to which intestinal emptying will be facilitated, and the digestive system will also relax.
In addition, at home it is allowed to use folk remedies. If their effectiveness is absent, an enema can be made to cleanse.
Diet
To prevent an increase in fecal stones in the future, you need to change your diet. The patient menu should include the following products:
- cereals cooked on water;
- salads seasoned with olive oil;
- dried fruits;
- bran;
- Fresh fruits and vegetables.
It is recommended to use only rice and oatmeal porridge in the morning and evening during the week. They are taken in equal amounts and prepared in salted water. Such food helps to remove pieces of undigested food, heals cracks in the intestinal mucosa, improves peristalsis and perfectly eliminates fecal stones.
It is also useful to make fasting days that run once a week. During the day, only fresh carrots, greens and apples are allowed, drink herbal teas, kefir and plain water. To achieve a greater effect, it is advisable to do a cleansing enema in the morning, but not more often than once a month.
What products to limit?
If the patient has a tendency to fecal stones, it is necessary to limit the use of products such as:
- fatty and floury dishes;
- muffin and white bread;
- salty fish;
- sweets;
- fast food.
It should be noted that you need to maintain a diet after getting rid of fecal stones. Otherwise, coprolites can form again.
Still how to get rid of fecal stones in the intestines?
Folk ways
To quickly cleanse the intestines of fecal stones, it is advised to use a number of folk recipes:
- Olive oil, which can be used as an additive to salad, and also eat one tablespoon at night.
- Castor, which is laxative, eliminates flatulence and constipation. You need to drink one tablespoon of oil before going to bed.
- Salty water. This tool is allowed to be used on an empty stomach in the morning. To cook it, you need to take one tablespoon of salt, and then mix with a liter of water. You need to drink the solution for a short period of time in full. Due to this amount of funds, fecal stones can be removed from the intestines. The procedure is carried out until the water begins to go instead of feces. After that you need to eat fruit salad or light porridge.
- Prune infusion. It is necessary to take prunes in the amount of one hundred grams and pour boiling water (500 ml), and then insist for twenty minutes. This tool is used in three doses.
- Potato Juice. You need to grate it on a fine grater, squeeze the juice out of it, remove the cake. The resulting drink should be drunk in small sips throughout the day. For a day, you should take up to 150 milliliters. This method is useful when fecal stones have caused damage to the intestinal mucosa, since potato juice has a healing and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Flax-seed. It is necessary to take a teaspoon of flax seeds, season with boiling water (one glass) and insist for five hours. The broth is consumed for three weeks.
When carrying out cleaning from fecal stones, it is allowed to use decoctions based on different herbs. Such recipes are effective:
- In equal proportions, hops, coltsfoot, calendula are taken and mixed together (one tablespoon each). Raw materials are poured with boiling water and infused for an hour. The product obtained in the end should be taken during the day by a tablespoon or immediately in full.
- It is necessary to mix one tablespoon of linden, chamomile flowers, highlander and motherwort. Raw materials are poured with one liter of boiling water, cooked over low heat for twenty minutes. Such a tool is used several times a day.
Cleansing Enema
The most effective method of cleansing the intestines from feces is an enema. It can be used at home. In one enema, there should not be more than two liters of solution. More than one procedure cannot be done in one cleaning, as this will cause the removal of both toxins and beneficial bacteria, which are required for the stable functioning of the digestive system. That is why you need to combine an enema with the use of herbal infusion. The best option is chamomile.
In order to avoid unpleasant sensations due to this procedure, it is mandatory to lubricate the tips with butter or petroleum jelly. To carry out such a cleansing manipulation, the patient needs to take a position either on all fours or on his side.
After the enema solution is introduced, it is necessary to maintain this position for 10-15 minutes, and then go to the toilet and empty the intestines. At first, water is removed for several minutes, and then the stool is softened. However, the duration and time intervals may vary depending on the solution used.
If there are fecal stones in the body, the procedure is allowed to be performed no more than once a week. When the intestines are cleaned, an enema can be set once a month. Photos of fecal stones can be found on the net.
Preventive measures
As soon as the intestine is cleaned of stones accumulated in it, the pathogenic signs and symptoms of slagging disappear. In order to prevent the subsequent return of pathology in the future, the following preventive measures must be observed:
- Diet regulation. You do not need to completely remove animal fats and meat from your menu, but you can not eat them in excessive quantities.
- Every day, you should eat fresh vegetables (in the form of salads with the addition of vegetable oil), bread (best with bran), dairy products.
- Reduce the intake of bananas, pastries, rice, milk and white bread, as these foods cause constipation.
- Grapefruits will also benefit. In the event that there is no allergic reaction to citruses, it is allowed to clean the intestines from time to time with their help: there are two oranges every day (in the morning and evening). Such cleansing is soft and natural.
- Drink plenty of water. You need to drink at least two liters (this includes rose hips, tea, plain water, etc.). Thus, dehydration and hardening of feces in the intestines are prevented.
- The intestines need to be emptied every day, regularly. To develop such a habit, after waking up, carefully massage the stomach in a clockwise direction, drink boiled warm water. If you wish, you can add simple squats to all these manipulations. It can take from two to six months to form a toilet habit at about the same time.
With a combination of different methods of cleansing your intestines, eating properly and adhering to the principles of a healthy lifestyle, each person is quite capable of eliminating slagging that occurs due to hardened stones, eliminate signs of intoxication, and generally improve one's own health. Now we know how to clean fecal stones at home.
What is the danger of stones?
In the absence of timely excretion of coprolites from the body at the first sign of their occurrence, you can "earn" in this way intestinal obstruction and stagnation. Similar problems can only be solved with the help of a surgeon. Constant intoxication will also negatively affect the appearance of a person, especially his hair and skin integument. Internal health will also suffer, because food due to the presence of stones in the body will not be beneficial, since toxins will be absorbed during its processing.
We examined how to cleanse the intestines from fecal stones.