Dolihosigma is a congenital or acquired anomaly of the sigmoid colon, which occurs in children and adults, consisting in its elongation. In this case, the thickness of the walls and the diameter of the lumen of the intestine usually correspond to the norms.
With congenital dolichosigma, children can differ not only in length, but in the form of sigma. It can be C-shaped, loopy (consisting of one or several loops) and even twisted in the form of a figure-eight. From this often depend and symptoms dolichosigma in children:
- chronic constipation (this is the main and most common symptom of the disease);
- pain in the intestine;
- flatulence, bloating.
Diagnosed dolichosigma by radiographic examination of the lower abdomen. Usually the direction for x-rays is given by a gastroenterologist, to which the parents of the child have complained of pains in the abdomen or difficulty stool for the baby.
Treatment of dolichosigma in children
In the vast majority of cases, dolichosigma is treated conservatively. This treatment includes:
- special diet;
- medicamentous treatment (plant-based laxatives, injections of proserin);
- sanatorium-resort treatment with mineral waters (Truskavets, Zheleznovodsk);
- Massages (they are good for children 1-2 years old).
Surgical treatment of the anomaly of the development of the sigmoid colon is a rarity. It is shown to children only in exceptional cases. Basically, with the help of a proper diet, the child's chair comes back to normal, and only maintenance therapy is needed.
Diet as a method of treating dolichosigma in children
The diet for dolichosigma in both children and adults should be special. This is a strict diet, which provides food that is rich in fiber, which helps to increase intestinal motility naturally. It will be useful to eat fruit and vegetable purees, beet juice, spinach. In addition, one should refrain from the abundance of fried and fatty foods and especially baked goods. An important point in the diet is a sufficient amount of liquid and vegetable oils, which contribute to easy defecation.