Application of glycerin suppositories against constipation

Whether glycerine suppositories are prevented from constipation - everyone who has encountered an unpleasant disease wants to know the answer to this question.

Before proceeding with the use of glycerin suppositories, it is worthwhile to understand their principle of action and to know who and how to use candles for constipation.

Properties and function of glycerol suppositories

Constipation often occurs in both adults and children. Sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition, stress - all these factors affect the functioning of the digestive tract.

Antibiotics and food allergies are not the best treatment for the intestines.

Normally, stomach muscles and bowel wall bring them into motion, resulting in the food and the liquid directed into the colon where digestive fecal waste form and output through the anus.

With decreased intestinal motility, feces easily move through the large intestine, fecal stagnation is formed.

Prevention and treatment of constipation, in the first place, include a special diet with foods rich in fiber and dietary fiber, drinking regimen and gymnastics.

If these methods do not lead to improvement of the condition, then the doctor can prescribe laxatives for the removal of stale stagnation and eliminate the possibility of intoxication of the body.

Glycerin suppositories are used for constipation and without a doctor's prescription, since they are considered absolutely safe. The active substance of the drug is glycerol( glycerin).

Glycerol is a viscous transparent liquid, with a melting point of 17.8 degrees. The substance is absorbed in the small intestine, therefore it is used only in the form of rectal suppositories.

Solution of the problem of constipation with glycerin suppositories is based on the dual function of the active substance of suppositories.

First, glycerol softens hardened stools, having an emollient effect, which facilitates their movement through the large intestine.

Secondly, the substance irritates the intestinal wall, improving its motor function. The work of the intestine is stimulated by the ingress of water into the lumen of the rectum.

Thanks to the double function of glycerin, the defecation process is activated and stool stagnation is removed.

It should be remembered that laxative candles with constipation do not eliminate the main problem of its occurrence.

The cause of problems with the emptying of the intestines can become diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, timely treatment of which should be carried out completely under the supervision of the doctor.

Self-medication can lead to serious health effects.

When are suppositories with glycerin used?

Direct indications for the use of glycerin suppositories are constipation of various etiologies. The drug is used only if the constipation is concentrated in the lower gastrointestinal tract. When feces

cluster in the upper sections( e.g., in violation of functioning nerve endings of the intestinal wall and intestinal smooth muscle weakening) laxatives candles not recommended.

not recommended the use of rectal suppositories with intestinal obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammation of the appendix, or rectum, tumors or gastrointestinal bleeding.

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You can not use glycerin suppositories for hemorrhoids in the phase of exacerbation and hemorrhagic rectocolitis.

Caution should be used glycerin suppositories for patients with renal failure, with nausea and vomiting.

As with any other drug, rectal suppositories based on glycerol can not be used for individual intolerance of the drug components.

Although glycerin suppositories are considered safe to use, they can cause some side effects.

The main such effect is various allergic reactions: rash, itching, redness. Possible local reactions at the site of administration of the suppository, such as itching, burning and discomfort.

The action of glycerin suppositories is due to irritation of the intestinal receptors, and prolonged use of the drug leads to a decrease in the sensitivity of nerve endings.

For this reason, rectal suppositories should not be taken for more than 7 days. Otherwise, there may be a decrease in the effectiveness of the drug and a disruption of the bowel.

Instructions for the use of glycerin suppositories are simple. Suppositories are administered rectally, 15 to 20 minutes after ingestion. It is advisable to conduct the procedure in the morning, after breakfast.

The patient is in a lying position on the left side with bent knees. To facilitate the introduction of a candle, you can lubricate the anus with vaseline.

The suppositories themselves can not be lubricated with mineral liquid or solid oils. After administration, keep the horizontal position for some time to absorb the candles in the colon.

The laxative effect occurs quickly enough, the intestine is emptied within half an hour.

Dosage for adults is 2.11 g, for children - 1.24 g. No cases of drug overdose have been detected.

When using suppositories according to the instructions, the occurrence of an overdose is unlikely.

Rectal suppositories for pregnant women and children

With such a delicate problem as constipation, both adults and children face. And if diet and motor activity are recommended to everyone, then medicines for children should be selected especially carefully.

One of the main advantages of glycerin suppositories is the possibility of their use by pregnant and lactating women and children from birth.

Glycerin suppositories during pregnancy

Many young mothers, talking about the wonderful period of expectation of the child, recall and various ailments associated with this time.

One of the problems in pregnancy and after childbirth is a disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.

Because of the increase in the level of hormones in the blood and the change in the position of the internal organs when a child is pregnant, a woman is often concerned with constipation.

Glycerin suppositories during pregnancy are prescribed by many doctors in response to a woman's complaints.

Since fecal congestion in pregnant women occurs in the lower parts of the intestine and is usually associated with motor disability due to lifestyle changes and hormone levels, women can use rectal suppositories while waiting for the baby.

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The candles are injected once to remove stagnation. Long-term use of the drug is not recommended.

However, the use of glycerin-based suppositories is not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Although rectal suppositories do not pose a threat to the fetus, their relaxing effect affects not only the intestine, but also the uterus.

For this reason, at the beginning of pregnancy or at the threat of miscarriage at any time, the use of glycerin suppositories is possible only under the supervision of a physician.

How to conduct candlelight therapy for a child?

Constipation often occurs in children. Especially often stool retention occurs in infants, as their digestive system is not yet perfect.

This discomfort, of course, affects the baby's condition, the child is anxious and crying.

Treatment of constipation in children involves changing the regimen and diet. Doctors recommend switching to sour-milk mixes or introduction into the diet of products containing fiber.

Special gymnastics for babies with abdominal massage will be useful.

Pediatricians do not recommend the use of laxatives for children, but sometimes such a measure becomes the only possible for the removal of stale stagnation.

In this case, it is preferable to use glycerin suppositories against constipation for children, their dosage differs from the adult one and is 1.24 g. Candles can be used for children from 3 months.

Before you insert the suppository, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. The anal opening is smeared with baby cream or oil, the baby is put on his back, bending and lifting his legs.

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After inserting the candle, leave the child horizontally for 3 minutes before emptying the intestine.
Numerous reviews of mothers confirm the effectiveness of glycerin suppositories in children with constipation.

It is important to remember that resorting to such medicines should only be in case of acute necessity, if the correction of nutrition and massage of the abdomen did not bring results.

Glycerin suppositories are considered to be a safe and effective way to combat constipation in both adults and children.

However, their use must necessarily be agreed with the doctor, as possible side effects and the presence of contraindications can be a serious reason to abandon the use of rectal suppositories.

Only a competent specialist can determine the true cause of the ailment and prescribe the right treatment.