Spasms of the intestine or, as they are also called intestinal colic, are sudden contractions of the smooth muscles of the small or large intestine. More often spasms affect the small intestine, but can also generalize and spread to the entire intestine.
Symptoms of bowel spasm
In general, the symptoms of spasm of both the thin and large intestine coincide, although some of them are more characteristic for spasms of a certain department.
The main manifestations of the disease include:
- abdominal pain, paroxysmal, spasmodic, often localized in the navel;
- pulling sensations in the lower abdomen;
- frequent desires for defecation (symptom is more typical for colonic spasm);
- flatulence ;
- bloating;
- nausea and eructation;
- vomiting (not always observed, often a symptom of spasm of the small intestine);
- disorders of stool (possible as constipation, and diarrhea).
In severe cases, caused by obstruction, there may be a headache, increased sweating, an increase in body temperature, the spread of pain to the entire abdomen.
Treatment of intestinal spasm
Directly for the treatment and relief of symptoms of intestinal spasms apply:
1. Spasmolytic and pain medications, such as:
- But-shpa ;
- Drotaverine;
- Spazmalgon;
- Sparex;
- Mebeverin;
- Niaspam.
2. Rectal suppositories with papaverine, with extract of belladonna, Buscopan. Candles are most effective for treating and eliminating symptoms of colonic spasm.
3. Taking laxatives:
- Citrucel;
- Metamucil.
They are effective in the violation of stool and pain, provoked by constipation.
4. Reception of probiotics, as intestinal spasms are often observed against a background of dysbiosis. The most common drugs:
- Linex;
- Bifidumbacterin;
- Colibacterin;
- Lactofiltrum.
5. Intestinal antiseptics and antibiotics (in case the disease is caused by bacterial infections):
- Biseptol;
- Furazolidone;
- Enteroseptol;
- Kanamycin;
- Gentamicin.
In addition, great importance in the treatment of intestinal spasms is the observance of diet. Food should be thoroughly chewed, eat fractional, at least 5 times a day. Limit food intake, in which there is a lot of fat and cholesterol, as well as legumes and other products that provoke flatulence. Food must necessarily contain foods rich in vegetable fiber.
Folk treatment of intestinal spasms at home
To eliminate symptoms, a warm enema with a decoction of mint or lemon balm helps.
When spasms, accompanied by constipation, it is recommended to take 1 tablespoon lean oil every 2 hours, drinking it with a decoction of chamomile. Such treatment is applied for a short time, only for one day.
Decoction of spasms
Ingredients:
- chamomile - 6 tablespoons;
- mint - 2 tablespoons;
- crushed fennel seeds - 2 tablespoons;
- Valerian root - 1 tablespoon.
Preparation and use
The collection is brewed at the rate of 2 tablespoons per 0.5 liters of water, brought to a boil, cooled. Take the broth 3 times a day for 100 ml.
Propolis is considered a good tool for the prevention of spasms. A small amount of the drug is taken on an empty stomach, as a chewing gum.
Green watermelon crusts are considered
Recipe for infusion
Ingredients:
- dried watermelon crusts - 100 g;
- water - 0.5 liters.
Preparation and use
The upper (green) layer is cut from the watermelon, carefully dried, and then pulverized. This powder is poured with boiling water, cooled to room temperature, filtered and drunk half a glass 3 times a day.