Laxatives and enema from overeating

Another type of medication that is recommended for treating complications of excessive eating is laxatives. To date, the pharmaceutical market is represented by many medications that normalize the work of the intestines and eliminate constipation.

The drugs are divided into several groups, depending on their mechanism of action:

• Osmotic laxatives.
• Irritant effect.
• Prebiotics.
• Preparations-fillers.

When choosing a laxative medicine, it is necessary to take into account that the laxative does not eliminate the cause of constipation, but helps to get rid of stagnant stool in the intestine. To normalize the stool, you can use these drugs:

Lakuloza

A drug that changes the flora of the large intestine, which increases acidity in the organ and stimulates its peristalsis. Increases the volume of feces, has a mild laxative effect, without affecting the mucosa and smooth muscles of the intestine. Lactulose is used to treat and prevent chronic constipation, renal encephalopathy, digestive disorders, salmonellosis.

Bisakodil

A tablet with a pronounced laxative effect. Increases the secretion of mucus in the large intestine, enhances peristalsis. Stimulates the nerve endings of the large intestine. It is used for acute constipation, intestinal atony due to changes in diet. With hypotension and sluggish peristalsis of the large intestine, and also as a means for effective emptying before operating or diagnostic procedures. Laxative action occurs within 6-8 hours after the application of the drug.

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Regulus

Laxative with active ingredients from the pharmacotherapeutic group of anthranoins. Affects the receptors of the large intestine, stimulates the motility of the intestine, providing acceleration of the movement of stool in the intestine. The drug is recommended for taking short-term constipation 1 cube per day before bedtime. The medicine must be thoroughly chewed, washed down with warm water.

Senadeksin

Contains active substances anthraglycosides, which are broken down and irritated by the intestinal receptors. Due to this there is diffusion of water in the lumen of the intestine and softening of stool. Increases the volume of excrement and improves peristalsis, stimulating the emptying process.

The drug is prescribed for acute and chronic constipation caused by intestinal atony, mild peristalsis, unbalanced diet. Suitable for preparation of the intestine for diagnostic or surgical manipulation.

Sodium sulfate

Saline purgative. It is used for food poisoning for cleaning the intestines. The peculiarity of this drug is that it delays the absorption of toxins into the systemic bloodstream. Has a powder form of release. The drug is taken 15-30 g once a day. Adverse reactions occur rarely and are manifested dyspeptic disorders of varying severity, abundant urination. It is not used for inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract at the stage of exacerbation, during pregnancy and lactation.

When choosing a laxative, it should be taken into account that they have different forms of release: tablets, suspensions, teas, powder preparations. If constipation occurs regularly, it is better to choose prebiotics. They stimulate the process of digestion, normalize the state of microflora and have a prolonged effect.

Senada after overeating

Unbalanced nutrition and malnutrition, sedentary lifestyle are the main causes of stool disorders. For the treatment of constipation, laxatives are used. Senate has a soft, relaxing effect. Its active components strengthen the peristalsis of the large intestine, which contributes to natural emptying.

• Indications for use: constipation caused by flaccid peristalsis or hypotonia of the large intestine, functional constipation. Regulation of stool with proctitis, hemorrhoids, anal fissures. The problem of bowel evacuation during pregnancy, after surgery, as well as in elderly patients.
• Dosage and administration: Orally 1-3 tablets at bedtime. The laxative effect develops within 8-10 hours. If after 3 days of treatment problems with defecation do not pass, then you should seek medical help.
• Contraindications to use: intolerance of the drug components, gastrointestinal tract and uterine bleeding, peritonitis, abdominal pain of unknown etiology, intestinal obstruction, spastic constipation, cystitis, disturbance of water-electrolyte metabolism. With special care, the drug is prescribed for kidney, liver, pregnancy and lactation, for patients younger than 6 years.
• Side effects: colic in the abdomen, flatulence, hematuria, albuminuria. Attacks of nausea and vomiting, discoloration of urine, skin allergic reactions, convulsions, increased fatigue.
• Overdose: severe diarrhea, which causes dehydration of the body. Treatment is symptomatic with increased fluid intake.

Senadé has a tabletted form of release of 20 tablets per package.

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Enema overeating

Very often overeating leads to problems with defecation, or rather, to constipation. To normalize the stool, you can take a laxative remedy or make a cleansing enema. The latter option not only helps to get rid of slagging of the large intestine, but also normalizes the stool. This cleansing helps to remove toxins and harmful substances from the body, enhances peristalsis and has a beneficial effect on the digestive process.

The procedure is the introduction of fluid into the large intestine. Enema is used both for treatment, for example, to deliver medicinal components to the intestine, and for purification, that is, dilution of stool and their excretion.

The mechanism of the action of the enema is that, penetrating into the intestine, the liquid irritates its walls, strengthening the contractile ability of the organ. Thanks to this, the accumulated stool liquefies, cleanses the intestinal walls and removes harmful substances from the body.

The main indications for a cleansing enema are:

• Constipation and cleansing of the intestine.
• Violation of the stool due to gluttony or malnutrition.
• Flatulence.
• Pain in the right hypochondrium.
• Irregular stools.
• Food intoxication.
• Before operative and diagnostic procedures.

In addition to the above indications, the enema is recommended for allergic rashes on the skin, bad breath, frequent acute respiratory diseases, weakness and increased fatigue. Also, the enema promotes more effective weight loss.

Despite the wide therapeutic effect, the enema has a number of contraindications:

• Painful sensations in the abdomen of unknown etiology.
• Increased body temperature.
• Inguinal, abdominal hernia.
• Diabetes mellitus and headaches.
• Prolapse of the rectum.
• Appendicitis.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding and uterine.
• Tumors of the intestine.
• Cracks and ulcerative bowel lesions.
• Colitis, proctitis, sigmoiditis.
• The first days after surgery on the abdominal cavity.

In order to clean the intestine, you need to buy a rubber pear or Esmarch mug in the pharmacy (water bottle with flexible hose and removable tips). Also for the procedure, boiled water 36-38 ° C is needed. A warm liquid relieves spasms of the intestine and facilitates defecation. If the constipation is of an atonic character, then it is better to use cool water of 20 ° C. In the liquid, pharmacies or solutions of medicinal herbs and oils can be added.

The algorithm of enema:

1. The procedure is best done in the bathroom. The Esmarch mug or rubber pear is filled with liquid. The mug must be suspended so that the liquid can enter the intestine. The enema tip for easy insertion into the anal opening should be greased with a fat cream.
2. For the convenience of introducing fluid, you can take a knee-elbow position or lie on your right side, bending your legs to your chest. Once fluid is injected into the gut, lie on your right side for 15-20 minutes.
3. After the time has elapsed, it is necessary to empty. For better removal of water, you can massage your stomach a little. After the procedure, the medical device should be thoroughly cleaned.

The volume of the enema, and the frequency of its conduction depends on the severity of the disease state. For complete cleansing of the intestine, the enema is placed until the effluent is clear and without impurities. It should be remembered that frequent cleansing of the intestines with enema disrupts the microflora, stretches the rectum and weakens its muscles. The procedure can lead to dysbacteriosis, and the weakness of the muscles of the bowel - to a bad stool, that is, chronic constipation.