Elimination of the problem - what to do with constipation?

What to do with constipation, which is accompanied by discomfort in the abdomen, pain, spasms and excessive gas production?

Constipation is considered to be the absence of bowel evacuation within 2 to 6 days. Each person's intestines work differently - one needs to cleanse the intestines once a day, and someone suffices once every 3 to 5 days.

The norm is considered, if the intestine was not emptied for less than a week, and there was no discomfort and pain.

Constipation has several pronounced symptoms: increased formation of gases, bloating, pain in the intestine, the appearance of gravity.

In advanced cases, the patient has a fever, profuse sweating, general weakness, nausea and headaches.

Causes of

Single constipation in the intestine does not occur often and quickly pass by itself. The main reasons for the appearance of such problems with the intestines are the use of unhealthy and difficult to withdraw food, a lack of fluid in the intestines, a change in basic foods, a metabolic abnormality, and physiological features of the intestine.

During the manifestation of a single constipation, bloating and heaviness may appear. They happen to everyone and go without interference from outside for several days.

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The situation is more complicated with chronic constipation, which occurs in the case of long-term sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition, frequent metabolic disorders, bowel diseases.

In themselves, chronic constipation is rare. They last for several months and may appear again after therapy.

Strong constipation requires qualitative treatment from a specialist. Self-medication should not be dealt with, because it can lead to an aggravation of digestive problems and other serious diseases.

Sedentary or recumbent lifestyle( combined with harmful food and constant stress) is now very common and often leads to prolonged constipation in the intestine.

For the treatment and prevention of constipation, it is recommended to take small walks every day( for example, to work and work), do light exercises in the mornings, sometimes press complexes.

If a person suffers from frequent constipation, then it is important to pay special attention to the press. It is desirable to do every day for 5-15 approaches three to four weeks and gradually the general condition will improve.

Of course, some exercises will not help to completely get rid of severe chronic constipation, but they are suitable as a prophylaxis for problems with the intestines.

Constant stress is the main cause of many diseases, including constipation in the intestines.

In itself, frequent stress can not be a cause of constipation, but it greatly complicates the treatment used.

Try to take the time to empty the bowels every day, preferably several times a day( morning and evening).

During this, relax and do not try to speed up the process, because this can only aggravate the situation.

How to treat?

What to do with constipation at home? Medicamentous ways to treat constipation, proper nutrition and drinking regimen can help get rid of constipation, but not always.

For example, with frequent use of drugs for constipation, the opposite effect may occur - the intestine can not independently get rid of stool.

The correct diet and fluid intake help to get rid of constipation, but they need to be adhered to for a long time.

To accelerate the process of recovery and consolidate the result, it is recommended to increase its physical activity. Constipation in a recumbent patient can be removed with a special massage.

Try to walk more often during the day, do gymnastics in the morning, swing the press. Particular attention should be paid to the exercises on the press: you need to perform 5 to 10 approaches every day in the morning and in the evening, since it allows you to "stretch" the intestine.

It will be ideal if you sign up for yoga, in the gym, you can do yourself a stomach massage.

Here are some effective exercises for constipation that you can do at home:

• "bicycle" is a common exercise, familiar to many from an early age. You need to lie down on your back and lift your legs up in a half-bent state. Then start rotating them one way, imitating the movement of the pedals on the bike, then take a breather and rotate your legs the same way, just the other way;
• sit on your back and pull your legs to the abdomen at a 90-degree angle, then return your legs to their original position, then pull up again to your stomach. Carry out several approaches;
• sit down and reduce the legs, which must be bent at the knee at an angle of 90 degrees, then dilute and again reduce. Repeat the exercise for a few minutes;
• rest your palms on the floor. In this position, the leg bent at the knee should be retracted. Do this 10 times, then switch to the other leg;
• elbows rest on the floor, head should be lowered. From this position it is necessary to perform squats one by one to the right and to the left. Keep the back straight during exercise.

In addition to exercises from such a problem of the intestines, massage can help to get rid of.

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Below are a few effective types of massage from constipation, which you can do yourself:

• gently move your hand along the stomach clockwise;
• knead with your hands;
• on your hands massage the back of the little finger with your thumb;
• the person doing the massage should wrap his right hand with a damp cloth. The right hand should be smoothly moved on the right side of the abdomen - from the hip to the ribs. A similar action is performed by the left hand, only the hand must move from the top down. Then change the direction of the arms;
• massage with the thumb of one hand the gap between the thumb and forefinger of the second. Massage can be stopped as soon as you feel light pain.

It is recommended after drinking massage and exercise to drink a glass of slightly salty warm water. After some time, natural urge to go to the toilet.

Drugs to solve the

problem If constipation occurs, what should be done urgently to get rid of it is the main issue that worries the patient.

Constipation preparations can be used only in very severe cases and preferably with the approval of a specialist, since some of them may have side effects for certain groups of people.

For the beginning it is recommended to use prebiotics, because they do not cause stress for the body when providing a laxative effect, do not have serious contraindications, help to normalize the intestinal microflora.

If a person is often tormented by constipation, then you can use these drugs on prescription.

Stimulant drugs for constipation can very quickly get rid of this problem, but have a number of contraindications and cause abdominal pain in adults and children.

Drugs are low in cost and high efficiency, but they are not recommended for long periods of time.

These drugs include:

• Bisacodyl;
• Laxacodyl;
• Dulcolax;
• Laxbene;
• Pyrilax;
• Guttalax.

You can not prescribe yourself drugs for constipation without an agreement with a specialist, if you have in addition to constipation, there are any other diseases of the intestine.

Also, medications for constipation should not be taken continuously. If constipation is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, fever, severe nausea and other problems with the intestines, then immediately consult a doctor.

Diarrhea with constipation

One of the main causes of constipation is improper nutrition.

Often using these products, a person risks getting problems with the intestines:

• too strong tea and coffee;
• various seasonings, especially spicy and salty( do not completely exclude, but use should be limited);
• fatty foods( butter, margarine, mayonnaise);
• fried foods;
• chocolate, sweets;
• smoked and canned foods;
• is too viscous products( some porridge, mashed potatoes, etc.);
• fresh white bread, bakery products.

It is recommended to stop using the above products or not consume too much to get rid of constipation faster.

Instead, include in the diet and eat as often as possible:

• fruit juices on an empty stomach. The most effective are juices from apricots, carrots, tomatoes. From constipation may be useful decoctions of dried fruits and some herbs. Thanks to these products, the level of fluid in the intestine is normalized;
• some dairy products that contain a beneficial microflora - yogurt, kefir, melted milk. For variety, it is recommended to use mild and unsalted cheeses, sour cream, yogurt and cottage cheese, which improve the intestinal microflora;
• vegetables, berries and fruits in pure form. In certain amounts, these products can be useful for constipation: sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, various greens, zucchini, kiwi, gooseberries, mountain ash, watermelon, melon, plum, figs, peas and beets;
• sunflower, olive, linseed and hemp oils;
• foods rich in protein. It can be seafood, low-fat fish, turkey, chicken. Boil or bake before eating, never eat canned food;
• porridge from oats, buckwheat, barley. They should have a semi-viscous consistency;
• soups from vegetables on low-fat broth.

Compliance with a strict diet, which your doctor prescribes, will help you get rid of chronic constipation in just a few months.

The use of liquid in the right amount will help alleviate the problem associated with constipation.

Doctors believe that for normal life of the body it is necessary to consume about 1.5-2 liters of water daily( depends on body weight).

If there is a lack of fluid for the normal functioning of tissues, water is taken from the intestine.

If there is a lack of water in the intestine, then the stool becomes harder, goes harder, which leads to constipation.

Because of this, stool stones can be formed that decompose right in the intestine, and it is not possible to withdraw them.

If constipation occurs in the intestines, instead of enemas and laxatives, consume more liquid.

For those who suffer from kidney disease or heart failure, do not recommend too much and dramatically increase the amount of water consumed per day.

Drink water half an hour before meals and 2 hours after. It is recommended to drink warm or mineral water.

In the latter case, choose bottled water from known mineral sources( Essentuki, Batalinskaya, etc.).

Complications after constipation

Constipation may cause some unpleasant diseases. With constipation from stools, toxins are released into the body, which disrupt the metabolism, weaken the immune system and can lead to intoxication.

Also due to intoxication on the skin may appear irritation, redness, various rashes, etc.

In addition, a person can feel a constant weight in the abdomen, apathy, pain in the legs, dizziness, gas formation, profuse sweating, nausea.

During prolonged constipation, the body becomes vulnerable to infectious diseases.

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It is recommended to consult a doctor if the following features were found during a toilet trip:

• the form of the feces has changed. For example, it has acquired the shape of hard balls, which are hard to come out during the process( sheep stool).This phenomenon can go along with a chair of "normal" form;
• during the process comes out fluid and mucus, and feces go much later or do not go beyond the entire process;
• during the excrement from the anus goes the blood. Even if you find a few drops, it is advisable not to postpone the trip to a specialist, since this may be a sign of more serious diseases. If you have excessive bleeding, which does not stop, immediately call for an ambulance;
• acute manifestation of such symptoms of constipation as severe abdominal pain, fever, pain in the head, legs, nausea, flatulence, convulsions.

In case of severe cases of constipation, surgical intervention may be necessary, since the stool masses become denser when they are long in the intestines and can not leave by themselves or with the laxative / enema.

Also particularly severe cases of constipation can lead to internal bleeding in the intestine.

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Constipation accompanies a severe swelling of the abdomen, in which gases do not escape. If the gases do not leave for a long time, then contact the medical institution, since there is a possibility of strong pains, a sharp increase in body temperature and even loss of consciousness.

Constipation occurs in every person and in most cases does not pose a serious health hazard.

However, if it appears in young children or people older than 70 years, they need immediate help.

Also, you should not postpone a trip to the hospital, if the constipation worries a person for a long time. In rare cases, constipation can aggravate before the appearance of more serious bowel diseases.