Pain with constipation: in the abdomen, in the intestines, in the lower abdomen, in the lower back, pain after constipation
The problem of chair delay refers to conditions that can not be ignored. In addition, that there are violations in the intestines, constipation can cause severe pain. The main factors provoking this phenomenon are the lack of fiber in food, insufficient amount of consumed liquid, improper nutrition. Often there are pains with constipation.
If this problem arises, you should reconsider your diet and start drinking at least 2 liters of fluid per day. It is about purified water, since it is it that is absorbed at the proper level.
Why does pain occur when constipation occurs?
There are many factors that provoke this state.
There are several types of constipation, and each of them occurs for various reasons:
- Almentary. Occurs due to lack of liquid. Due to lack of fiber, constipation and abdominal pain occur. The process of defecation is significantly inhibited, the stomach, intestines, and flank can get sick.
- Hypokinetic. Characteristic for those people who move little, are engaged in sedentary work, often occurs in bedridden patients.
- Reflective. Observed due to problems in the digestive system.
- Toxic. Its occurrence is due to strong intoxication of the body. Such an action can be manifested as a result of long use of medications, including antispasmodics.
- Endocrine. It is manifested as a result of disorders of the thyroid and ovaries.
- Mechanical. Occurs because of an obstruction in the large intestine - a tumor or scarring.
This is not all the reasons that cause pain in the lower abdomen and constipation. It often provokes the emergence of these symptoms of excessive nervousness.
Nature of pains
There is a definite classification of unpleasant sensations, observed with difficulty of defecation.
There are several types of pain that can be different with constipation:
- Accompanying during defecation during straining, passage of stool through the sphincter. Sometimes occurs immediately after emptying.
- In the abdomen between urges for defecation, pain can be common throughout the abdominal cavity and local - under the right scapula, hypochondrium, in the lower back, navel.
- Pain unrelated to obstructed exit of feces from the intestine, which is accompanied by diseases such as cholecystitis, appendicitis, pancreatitis.
Abdominal pain
Occurs if the emptying does not occur within 3 days. If the belly aches with constipation, this indicates a serious problem. Especially dangerous is a state where diarrhea is abruptly replaced by constipation( doctors call it constipation) - this is a sign of irritated bowel.
If the temperature is attached to this condition, diverticulitis is likely to develop. You should pay attention to the consistency of feces and the presence of mucus. Perhaps this is a manifestation of a serious inflammatory process or even a tumor.
As a preventive measure, you must adhere to proper nutrition.
If the stomach hurts and there is constipation, you need to see a doctor and do not self-medicate. Any laxatives can cause addiction.
Pain in the intestines
It is not always possible to clearly identify the localization of unpleasant sensations. But some people with constipation feel pain in the intestines. All attacks show up in different ways. The main cause of this condition is dyskinesia. The specialist after the questioning of the patient will be able to understand in which department the intestines are hurting after constipation. Depending on this, a more accurate diagnosis is made, the form of dyskinesia is established.
Drug treatment is rarely prescribed. In order to prevent and combat the existing problem, the doctor suggests revising the menu, increasing motor activity and, in general, changing the way of life.
Back pain
The cause of this phenomenon is inflammation of the appendages, pyelonephritis, gynecological pathologies. Very often inflammations of the uterus provoke the development of problems with the intestines. Also, pain in the lower back with constipation can be observed in pregnant women. This is especially pronounced in the 3rd trimester.
Before rectifying constipation and back pain, consult a physician. First of all, the expert advises to change the diet. A big role will be played by special exercises that will help get rid of unpleasant sensations in the back.
There is an undeniable connection between back pain and constipation. But only in emergency cases to get rid of this condition, you can resort to laxatives.
Pain in the right side
This symptom is typical for diseases of the stomach, including gastritis. The person periodically feels dull pain, which predominates in the right side of the abdomen. It occurs before or after food intake. It is not excluded that these sensations can appear on an empty stomach. Patients can not force themselves to eat, the appetite disappears. Inflammable belch with a sour smell and constipation.
Painful sensations can give in the right scapula or disperse all over the back. Similar pain in constipation is characteristic of duodenitis. A person is concerned about such symptoms as vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and often there is a bitter eructation.
These symptoms are also typical of duodenal ulcers, hernia of the esophagus of the diaphragm, hepatitis.
As a preventive the doctor will advise a certain diet. If the problem is already present, the treatment will correspond to the established diagnosis.
Lower abdominal pain
This condition is accompanied by malaise, a plaque appears on the tongue, the skin changes its shade. Immunity suffers, hypovitaminosis develops. Constipation caused by hemorrhoids or the presence of anal fissures, manifests itself in the abdominal pain, namely in its lower part. It is possible that during defecation, blood may appear.
To prevent such a condition, it is important to remember - you can not suppress the urge to defecate, this is fraught with serious consequences. The presence of hemorrhoids aggravates the condition, and severe pain occurs after constipation.
As a treatment the doctor prescribes adherence to a certain diet, massage, and the use of a large amount of liquid.
Nausea in constipation
In addition, the condition may be accompanied by another unpleasant symptom. Constant nausea prevents eating and drinking normally. It does not necessarily indicate the presence of gastrointestinal pathologies. But in the case when nausea, constipation and pain in the abdomen are combined, this means that the faeces accumulate in the intestine, and its peristalsis is slowed down.
The doctor prescribes a special therapy to relieve the condition, and as a preventive measure, you should follow a diet. This will avoid nausea. It is mandatory to include natural laxatives in the form of oils and dried fruits.
If the pain is severe?
If you are concerned about severe pain with constipation, you should definitely visit a specialist. Perhaps, behind these symptoms is a serious illness.
If the pain is weak, first you can use gentle methods of treatment: take a tablespoon of vegetable oil on an empty stomach for at least a week, eat more fruits and vegetables. Enemas and laxatives from constipation are used in more severe cases.
Pain after constipation
If a person notices that his stomach aches after constipation, it means that the problem is not exhausted and requires serious treatment. To delay the stool does not become chronic, it is necessary to take action, and urgently. Sometimes the pain after constipation testifies to the cancer of the anus. Therefore, it is so important to seek help quickly.
If a child suffers from constipation after a constipation or an adult, this often indicates the appearance of anal fissures. In this case, there are several approaches to treatment - conservative, operational and combined. But only the doctor should decide what to do in this case.
Thanks to the timely access to an experienced doctor, you can quickly get rid of constipation and pain in the intestines, do not waste time on self-medication. Certain studies will help to find out the cause of this condition.
Author: Irina Levchenko, doctor,
specially for Moizhivot.ru
