Painful sensations in the intestine develop as a result of a spasm of smooth muscle tissue. As a result, lactic acid is released, under the influence of which nerve endings are irritated. There are several characteristic reasons for sharp and aching pain in the intestinal zone.
Causes of pain in the intestines after eating
If discomfort and soreness occur 1.5-2 hours after ingestion, most likely, it is about the defeat of the 12-типерстной gut. In this case, pain can be added to heartburn. The pain itself is dull aching in gastroduodenitis. When there are cramping pains in the intestine, the cause, most often, becomes a peptic ulcer.
Lesions of the thick and small intestine make themselves felt 5-6 hours after ingestion. Depending on the pathology and the affected area, the sensations can vary greatly. For example, an inflammation of the appendix provokes soreness in the right pelvic area, but pain can be given to the upper and left parts of the abdominal cavity. Therefore, competent diagnosis is necessary.
Frequent causes of pain in the intestines, requiring immediate treatment:
- inflammation of the mucosa as a result of infection with pathogens or an autoimmune reaction;
- presence of parasites ;
- disturbance of microflora;
- atony, which reduces peristalsis of the organ;
- pancreatitis, leading to increased gas production;
- acute obstruction in case of a twisting of the intestine or blockage of its lumen by calves;
- appendicitis ;
- oncology.
Aching and seemingly causeless pain in the intestinal zone often appear in women in an "interesting position." As a rule, the symptom arises from the growth of the uterus - it squeezes the intestines, which leads to discomfort.
How to treat pain in the intestines with pharmacological drugs?
It is impossible to advise before clarifying the reason, than to treat pain in the intestine. However, there is a treatment regimen that is recommended in most cases:
- Etiotropic therapy - the use of antibiotics and probiotics to eliminate the infectious process and normalize the microflora.
- Pathogenetic therapy - the use of enzymes to stimulate the work of the intestine.
- Symptomatic therapy - the use of drugs that reduce the pronounced clinical signs of pathology.
With an acute appendix, intestinal obstruction, advanced oncology, surgical treatment is recommended.
How to treat pain in the intestines with folk remedies?
In combination with pharmacological preparations for the elimination of painful sensations and the treatment of dysbiosis, folk recipes are also used. It is advisable to consult the doctor beforehand about the possibility of using them.
Recipe # 1
Ingredients:
- motherwort - 1 part;
- peppermint - 1 part;
- Sage - 1 part;
- yarrow - 1 part;
- St. John's wort - 1 part;
- bark of oak - 1 part.
Preparation and use
2 tablespoons of the mixture are poured into 500 ml of water and heated for 2 hours. Cooled broth is filtered and taken for 3 days four times a day for half a glass. It is indicated for pain associated with irritation of the mucous organ and diarrhea. It is forbidden to use in pancreatitis.
Recipe # 2
Ingredients:
- crushed linseed - 1 tsp;
- boiling water - 200 ml.
Preparation and use
Raw materials are steamed with boiling water. After 10 minutes, the infusion is filtered and drunk in several doses per day. Recommended for insufficient intestinal peristalsis.
Knowing how to treat pain in the intestines, do not take the medicine spontaneously. In any case, it is necessary to consult a gastroenterologist, as first of all it is necessary to eliminate the cause of uncomfortable sensations.