Colic in the intestines of adults: what to treat at home?

It turns out that many suffer from colic in the intestines. In adults (which it will be known later on), it is an ordinary spasm of one of the intestine sections - the thin (upper) or large intestine. However, this separation of symptoms does not play a big role, despite the predisposition of the small intestine to painful contractions. Occurring in the upper part of the spasms quickly begin to give away throughout the intestines.

Spasm in the intestines is the cause of colic

Sometimes the developing pathologies in the gastrointestinal tract are spoken by colic in the intestines of adults. The treatment and symptoms of this problem are interrelated. From the description of the nature of spasmodic pain depends on the diagnosis and, hence, treatment in the future. Having determined that colic is caused by intestinal spasm, it is necessary to deal with the irritant, which is the causative factor in the occurrence of intestinal spasm.

Often spasmodic pain in the abdominal region appears due to excessive amounts of food consumed. Even if the products were 100% quality, the stomach could not fully cope with the volumes of food delivered and not digest it at the proper level. Gastritis and pancreatitis are considered to be one of the most common diseases that prevent full digestion. It follows that it is these ailments that can contribute to the development of colic in the intestine in adults. Than to treat a problem, it is necessary to know everyone.

Low-quality and harmful food is a provocateur of spasm

The use of sometimes stale, with the beginning processes of fermentation of food often causes bloating. In the national Russian cuisine, the prevailing number of dishes is prepared in ways that are not the most suitable for the digestive system. For example, sauerkraut, apples sour, kvass fermented, bread - and that on lees, so, in principle, do not be surprised at the appearance of a spasm that provokes colic in the intestines in adults. Than to treat (nutrition here plays an important role - it is extremely important to completely reconsider your habitual diet) described below, and now about the next reason for intestinal spasms.

Having eaten the infected food, the normal reaction of the intestines becomes irritation. It is about getting into the gastrointestinal tract:

• Pathogenic microorganisms, which are the causative agents of such diseases as dysentery, salmonellosis, etc .;
• Conditionally pathogenic bacteria that do not always provoke disease (some varieties of E. coli, staphylococcus, klibsiella, etc.);
• Toxic products of vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms (food toxicosis, poisoning with mushrooms, berries and other plants).

Chemical poisoning of the body and helminths

Quite often, people whose professional activities are directly related to the use of lead can detect colic in the intestine. In adults, treatment in this case will be aimed at the early clearance of the body from chemical poisoning by heavy metal. Often, between the teeth of the poisoned, it is easy to notice a characteristic dark plaque.

It often happens that uncomfortable colic in the intestine is a consequence of infection with helminths. Worms are found during clinical and laboratory studies of feces. In the contents, specialists find eggs of a particular type of helminth. However, intestinal colic are not the only signs of appearance in the body of uninvited "guests". In addition to painful spasms, it is observed:

• Rapid weight loss;
• nausea;
• Complete lack of appetite;
• Permanent itching around the anus;
• Presence of more than 4 eosinophils in the blood values of clinical analysis.

Neurological cause of intestinal colic

As a stressful reaction of the body, colic in the intestine can occur in adults. How to treat spasm in the case of nervous excitement, it is difficult to answer. Naturally, the body's response to any shock with spastic contractions of the intestine is not quite standard for humans. For example, in a frightened bear, an unexpected diarrhea is quite natural. Most often, the problem lies in the congenital irregular distribution of nervous excitement.

Home bowel health recipes

Since the problem of intolerable spasms is always taken by surprise, it is always necessary to be ready for colic in the intestines of adults. Treatment at home involves the use of a mass of methods, among which are proven medications, and recipes of traditional healers. The most important thing is that when intestinal colic comes, to observe bed rest, nothing to eat and attach a warm water bottle to your stomach. Often, and massage helps to eliminate colic in the intestines in adults. Than to treat (folk remedies are very popular due to their harmlessness and naturalness of each component) - to choose individually. Several recipes proposed below are tested for years, and deserve special attention.

Prepare the infusion, which will relieve and of colic, and from swelling, and from flatulence of the intestine, is absolutely simple. In equal amounts, the following components are mixed:

• Chamomile;
• Ayr;
• angelica;
• Bark of oak.

Three tablespoons of a mixed collection of pour one liter of boiling water, and cook over low heat for no more than half an hour. The resulting broth should be drunk during the day, taking at a time to 100 ml.

Motherwort, oregano and lavender

Among the chronic diseases that cause constant colic in the intestine, one of the first places is occupied by acute colitis. You can remove irritation of the intestinal wall with the help of a motherwort and nettle, which is dioecious. Find in the pharmacy a dry collection of motherwort will not be difficult, and fill the house with two tablespoons of dry grass with two glasses of hot water, after 30-40 minutes the infused drink can be filtered and used for medicinal purposes. Drinking such a drug is necessary for three weeks.

Grass oregano - another effective tool that helps to overcome colic in the intestines in adults. How to treat and how to get rid of spastic pain, many supporters of alternative medicine know. They found their salvation in the infusion of a dry plant. To get a healing drink, you need 3 tablespoons of dry inflorescences plants, filled with a liter of boiling water. To insist such a drug for a long time is not necessary, after ten minutes you can begin treatment.

"Mountain Lavender", sung in songs, is capable in a short time to calm the intestines and remove spasm. It is helped by a plant cooked as a simple tea, which does not need to be specifically insisted. The recipe is simple - a teaspoon for one glass of boiling water. However, it is extremely important not to overdo with folk therapy and drink no more than three cups of tea per day.

Popular herbal "cocktails"

When the discomfort is not only colic in the intestines of adults. Than to treat (tablets trusted for many years - No-Shpa) accompanying diarrhea at home is quite a frequent question. The herbal collection, represented by thyme, cones of alder, St. John's wort, Melissa and nettle, in equal quantities, is poured overnight with boiling water, and so insist the medicinal potency until the morning. For 10 grams of dry herbal "mix" enough 250 ml of boiling water.

Another recipe that helps with the same problem is another collection of medicinal herbs. It is prepared from three main components (snake mountaineer, valerian root and chamomile inflorescences), but often also add arnica or chestnut leaves. A quarter of a liter of hot water is enough for a tablespoon of herb collection. Before taking the medicine, it should be infused in a thermos bottle, and it is recommended to drink on an empty stomach.

Many do not know how to overcome colic in the intestines of adults, than to treat. Medicines prepared independently, will bring no less advantage than strong drugstore medicines. For example, boiled in a fire for a couple of minutes, the decoction from the bark of alder is one of the most effective means against intestinal colic.

Cabbage juice will improve the intestine

Developing infection in the intestinal cavity or the onset of inflammatory processes in the intestinal cavity will eliminate cabbage juice. Despite its specific and not very pleasant aroma, it is useful to drink a drink not only for people with colic problems in the intestine. Twice a day, a glass of cabbage liquid, diluted with water or carrot-beet juice, should be drunk to maintain the body's immune forces and resist colds.

Long since colitis and meteorisms have been treated with enema and temporary starvation. Suffering from spasms of the intestine was allowed to drink only herbal decoctions and infusions from thyme, dandelion, coltsfoot, marjoram and blueberries.

Wormwood with honey

To defeat colic must be guaranteed the following recipe, proposed by folk healers. To make it, you need about 100 grams of fresh wormwood. Pre-soak the grass for 24 hours, put on fire and weld it. In the filtered broth add 2 cups of honey. Stir and completely dissolving honey, take this medicine several times throughout the day on a tablespoon.

Prevention of intestinal colic

When colic, probably caused by an intestinal infection, is advised to eat fresh artichoke roots and grated carrot-apple puree. These vegetables are effective antiseptics in the gastrointestinal tract.

Prevent the occurrence of colic in the intestine can be, adhering to the foundations of a healthy diet and eliminating bad habits. Alcohol and tobacco carry a danger to the whole organism. Low quality of drinking water can also have negative effects on the state of the digestive system. In addition, one should not abuse self-medication. Only the doctor, after conducting the examination, will be able to diagnose and prescribe appropriate therapy.