Possible causes of tingling on the right side

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Vasily Babkinsky

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The condition when colitis in the right side is pathological. Occasionally, a symptom is a sign of normality. There are a large number of organs in the abdominal cavity, so it is impossible to independently diagnose the deviation. The patient needs to immediately see a doctor and undergo a comprehensive examination. The symptom can be sharp and paroxysmal or persistent and constant. The nature of the symptom must be reported when contacting a doctor. It is in the abdominal cavity that a large number of vital organs are present. Tingling in the right side may indicate serious abnormalities that require immediate attention from a doctor. Sometimes there is a need for urgent surgery.

If you experience pain in the right side area, you must undergo a medical examination

How does the disease occur?

Bacteria enter the intestinal mucosa and gradually have a damaging effect. This leads to symptomatic manifestations of the disease, swelling of the colon occurs, and its contraction begins to be functionally incorrect. There is also mucus secretion.

Colitis can have different etymologies:

• toxic - poisoning leads to inflammation of the intestinal epithelium;
• infectious - pathogenic organisms negatively affect the mucous membrane (most often the causative agent is Escherichia coli);
• congenital - a genetic factor determines the predisposition to dysfunctional bowel function;
• nutritional – unhealthy diet;
• autoimmune - the root cause is an allergic reaction;
• medicinal - inflammation occurs due to taking certain groups of medications;
• ischemic - circulatory disorders lead to the formation of disease.

The colon itself contains a large number of bacteria that are very “useful” for the body, as they actively contribute to the proper processing of food residues. But in the intestine there are also pathogenic organisms that produce toxic substances in the process of their own life.

When a person consumes low-quality food and for a number of other reasons, the concentration of “negative” flora in the organ increases, as a result of which inflammation of the colon mucosa begins. Behind this process is a natural immune reaction aimed at qualitatively preventing toxic penetration into the bloodstream.

There are 2 forms of colitis:

• Acute - the disease manifests itself in the format of a pain syndrome. It is progressive and intense. Often this process is accompanied by inflammation of the stomach and many other gastrointestinal diseases.
• Chronic - if the acute form is not cured and no action is taken to eliminate inflammation, then the disease takes on this form. It can variably occur without obvious symptoms. And this is explained by the fact that pathological phenomena can develop over a fairly long period of time, with the development of the process organizing the destruction of the mucous membrane.

Medical statistics clearly show that this disease is one of the most common diseases of a gastroenterological nature.

The disease occurs in women aged 20 to 60 years and in men from 40 to 60 years. Acute colitis occurs in children, but its chronic form is rarely recorded in childhood.

How to treat?

Any form of colitis requires complex treatment aimed at eliminating the cause, stopping the inflammatory process and stimulating the regeneration of damaged tissues. It may include physical therapy, medication, massage, exercise therapy and nutritional therapy.

Diet

A diet that limits the consumption of coarse plant fiber and substances that irritate the intestines is prescribed for any form of colitis. In the acute phase, the doctor may recommend complete fasting for 1-3 days. During this period, the patient is allowed to drink weak black or green tea (hibiscus and rooibos tea should not be consumed), fresh or dried fruit compote without added sugar, tea made from chamomile, mint or linden flowers. The consumption of berry fruit drinks, coffee, cocoa, dairy drinks, and fresh juices is not allowed. If there are no contraindications, you can drink sodium bicarbonate mineral water (Narzan, Borjomi). Before use, it must be heated to a temperature of 40°. The daily norm of mineral water for colitis is about 300-400 ml.

Nutrition for colitis

On the second or third day, you can include the following products in the menu:

• crackers made from rye or wheat flour (without adding bran);
• puréed soups;
• pureed vegetables or fruits (you can eat baked fruits);
• vegetable broths;
• meat puree, soufflé or casseroles;
• liquid porridge;
• rice water;
• jelly.

After relief of acute inflammation, the patient is transferred to treatment table No. 4.

Recommended diet for intestinal colitis

Drugs

The basis of treatment for infectious colitis caused by intestinal infections are drugs with antimicrobial, antiparasitic and antibacterial effects. For bacterial infections, these are broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are selected after bacterial culture of stool, determination of the causative agent of the infection and its sensitivity to antibiotics. The drugs of choice in most cases are penicillin drugs, which are taken orally in the form of a suspension or tablets. These include:

• "Amoxicillin";
• "Augmentin";
• "Panklav";
• "Ospamox";
• "Flemoxin".

Drug Panklav

For mild to moderate infections, the use of agents based on nifuroxazide, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, is indicated. "Nifuroxazide" is effective for infectious colitis caused by salmonella, staphylococci, streptococci and other representatives of pathogenic flora. It can be used even in childhood, starting from the age of two months. Analogs of "Nifuroxazide" - "Enterofuril", "Stopdiar", "Ersefuril".

If inflammation in the intestines was caused by helminthic infestation, anthelmintic drugs are prescribed (Levamisole, Pyrantel, Dekaris). Many of the antiparasitic medications must be taken once, but the course of treatment should be repeated 21 days after taking the therapeutic dose to avoid re-infestation.

Anthelmintic drug Pirantel

For ischemic colitis, treatment with antiplatelet agents, adenosinergic agents and microcirculation correctors is indicated. These drugs include Pentoxifylline and its analogues: Radomin, Trental, Vazonit, Flexital. You need to take Pentoxifylline 2 tablets 2-3 times a day for 1-3 months. The maximum daily dosage is 1200 mg.

The scheme for symptomatic and auxiliary treatment of colitis is shown in the table below.

Drugs for symptomatic and auxiliary therapy

According to indications, treatment is supplemented with enterosorbents (Smecta, Polyphepan) and prebiotics (Bifidumbacterin, Normobakt).

Important! For recurrent forms of colitis with exacerbations more than 2-3 times a year, immunostimulating therapy with the use of antioxidants, for example, polyoxidonium, is indicated.

Massage

Massage has a general strengthening effect and increases the overall resistance of the body, reducing the risk of exacerbations. Massage also helps eliminate congestion in the pelvic area and improve blood circulation in the intestinal vessels. You can perform massage movements yourself, but it is better to entrust this to a specialist, since incorrect technique can lead to a deterioration in the existing dynamics.

Massage helps eliminate congestion in the pelvic area and improve blood circulation in the intestinal vessels

The simplest massage option is a rough mitten massage, which should be performed in the shower. The abdomen and lower back should be massaged with rubbing and circular movements for 3-5 minutes in a row. The procedure will be more effective if you combine it with a contrast shower.

Causes of intestinal colitis

This rather insidious disease can arise due to a variety of circumstances. Most often, it becomes the result of filling the intestines with a variety of infectious “agents,” including viruses, tuberculosis microbacteria, Shigella, Salmonella, and pathogenic fungi.

In addition to this reason, intoxication and various types of poisoning also play a serious role in the formation of inflammation. Damage to the mucous membrane occurs in several ways: hematogenously (through the blood), orally (through the mouth), in some individual cases - through the rectum.

Non-infectious colitis can be caused by pre-existing diseases or certain specific conditions:

• taking sulfonamides, antibiotics, antipsychotics and laxatives, as well as using enemas for a long time;
• mechanical damage to the intestines;
• diseases that are associated with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• poisoning by chemicals, in particular phosphorus, mercury, lead, arsenic, heavy metals;
• deviations from the rules of healthy eating (eating fast food, large amounts of fried, fatty foods, spicy foods, alcohol);
• impaired blood supply to the intestines;
• allergic reaction to specific medications, products;
• chronic constipation;
• the presence of gout and kidney diseases, as they often provoke poisoning of intestinal tissues;
• helminthic infestations;
• dysbiosis.

It is also important that colitis affects different parts of the intestine, and if this disease is not diagnosed and treated in time, then, as it progresses, it will develop, worsening a person’s well-being, in the following stages:

• catarrhal stage - irritation and swelling of the mucous membrane occurs;
• fibrinous stage - the mucous membrane becomes necrotic, as the blood vessels are affected, which means that necrotic zones appear;
• ulcerative stage - ulcers appear in areas that are already dead or simply still irritated.

Separately, doctors highlight the impact of stress on intestinal function and point to its influence on the development of colitis.

There is a psychosomatic connection between outbreaks of disease symptoms and psychological stress. Therefore, stress is also considered in medicine as an important external factor when prescribing effective therapeutic treatment.

Risk markers for intestinal colitis:

• anatomical features of the vascular structure in the intestinal region;
• increased sensitivity of the body to the effects of irritants;
• decreased immune capacity;
• alcoholism;
• a small amount of plant food in the daily diet;
• a history of autoimmune diseases;
• large and frequent consumption of flour and spicy foods.

There is a common myth that colitis manifests itself exclusively in intestinal colic, whereas in fact the symptoms of this disease are much more extensive, and this will be discussed further.

Prevention

Prevention of colitis is aimed at eliminating factors that can cause the development of an inflammatory process in the large intestine. It includes the following activities:

• careful adherence to hygiene rules (washing hands before eating and after visiting the toilet, washing fruits and vegetables, drinking bottled or boiled water);
• compliance with food preparation and storage technology;
• rational balanced nutrition;
• refusal to self-medicate with antibiotics, laxatives, enemas;
• timely detection and treatment of intestinal infections.

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Symptoms of intestinal colitis

The type of disease directly determines what symptoms a person will experience. During the acute stage, the presence of spasms, unpleasant nagging pain, and frequent (sometimes almost constant) urge to defecate is usually noted.

The patient may notice inconsistent bowel movements, that is, periodically diarrhea alternates with constipation. There is mucus and blood in the stool. This is all a direct pointer to the ongoing inflammatory process.

With the chronic type, the most obvious sign is changing stools (constipation replaces diarrhea). The patient may feel heaviness in the abdomen, complain of a desire to defecate, which turns out to be false, and talk about an unpleasant feeling of fullness. Usually all this occurs against the background of nausea and vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and a clear taste of bitterness felt in the mouth.

As for pain in acute colitis, it is usually concentrated on the left side and is of a pressing nature. Colic may occur in the abdominal cavity. All of the above symptoms may become more intense immediately after eating. The pain will only get worse with intense physical activity.

There are three stages of intestinal colitis with varying symptoms:

1. Initial (a person is just beginning to notice some deviations from the norm) - thirst is present, skin rashes are detected, dry mouth develops, and irregularities in the regularity of bowel movements appear.
2. Medium - (symptoms are more pronounced than in the previous stage) - body temperature rises, general malaise is noted, there is abdominal pain of a cramping nature.
3. Severe - (occurs with a temperature of up to 39 degrees) - to all of the above is added pallor of the skin, ragged breathing, severe abdominal pain, rapid heartbeat.

Possible consequences

If a person does not take any measures (does not consult a specialist, letting the inflammation process take its course), then in this case a number of serious complications are possible:

• Intoxication;
• The appearance of anemia;
• Dysbacteriosis;
• Dehydration;
• Perforation of the intestinal wall leading to peritonitis;
• Intestinal obstruction;
• Blood loss;
• Cancer formations.

That is why it is so important to go to the doctor on time to receive high-quality and effective treatment. With proper therapy, this disease has a fairly favorable prognosis.

Manifestations of the chronic form

Chronic colitis in its symptoms is very similar to the acute form of the disease. But the intensity of the pain that occurs will depend on the stage of development and the therapy performed. If the course of therapy is disrupted or not performed properly, then relapses can occur several times a year.

Table 3. Symptoms of chronic colitis

Diagnostics

At the first symptoms of the disease, you should immediately make an appointment with a gastroenterologist, who will take an anamnesis and be able to accurately diagnose the disease.

A competent specialist will prescribe a number of necessary examinations:

• A blood test (general), which will immediately confirm or refute the fact that there is a focus of inflammation in the body.
• Urinalysis is a general form to determine whether the body is dehydrated (in this case, the results will show protein and increased specific gravity), as well as a biochemical form to determine the inflammatory process and loss of blood electrolytes.
• A coprogram or stool analysis is necessary in order to accurately determine whether there is dysfunction in the intestines (and how it manifests itself), as well as to determine the presence of infection or dysbiosis.
• Irrigoscopy - passing the patient through an X-ray of the intestinal wall using a special contrast agent to determine the area of ​​​​inflammation.
• Colonoscopy is a type of examination that allows you to examine the intestines literally down to the millimeter and study the mucous membrane in detail. In addition, during this procedure, a piece of the membrane may be taken (at the doctor’s discretion) as an object for subsequent histological analysis.
• Sigmoidoscopy is an examination of only part of the intestine, which is approximately 30 centimeters in length.
• Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity to detect diseases with a similar set of symptoms (Crohn's disease, enteritis, appendicitis, colon cancer).

What's on the right side?

A painful sensation in the abdomen on the right is formed due to pathological processes occurring in the internal organs that are located there. The abdominal and thoracic cavities are separated by the diaphragm. Both parts are localized in the human torso.

The right side is part of the abdominal cavity. The following organs are located in this area:

• digestion;
• discharge;
• reproductive system;
• endocrine system.

Colic in the right side can be associated not only with disorders of the digestive system, but also other organs.
The right side is divided into two sections, each of which is described in the table.

When contacting a doctor, it is advisable to describe the location of the painful sensation as accurately as possible. You should not hesitate to go to the hospital if your right side hurts.

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Treatment of intestinal colic

For the treatment of colitis, the most important thing is a correct diagnosis. Prescribed drug therapy for adults depends on how developed the inflammatory process is and whether it is accompanied by any other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

In order to eliminate symptoms such as unstable stools and abdominal pain, the first step is to optimize the diet of a sick person. In other words, go on a diet, i.e. do not include in your diet foods that irritate the already inflamed intestinal mucosa.

Products that are allowed:

• water - drink plenty of fluids (2 liters per day);
• pasta;
• potato;
• poultry meat;
• rice;
• almond milk, which is a safe substitute for regular dairy products;
• oatmeal, which contains soluble fiber that is perfectly tolerated for colitis;
• pureed vegetable soups (that is, pureed), but it is advisable to avoid eating cabbage, as it causes gas formation in the intestines;
• eggs;
• mackerel and salmon are the main sources of Omega-3 fatty acids;
• bananas are the only allowed fruit in the diet, which is rich in nutrients necessary for the body;
• lettuce salad

Prohibited products:

• chocolate;
• seeds and nuts, which act like sandpaper on the mucous membrane;
• fruits and raw vegetables - have fiber that is difficult to digest and digest;
• coffee and other drinks containing caffeine, as they stimulate the intestines, and this, in turn, can cause diarrhea;
• dairy products - often the inflammatory process of the colon has such a characteristic symptom as lactose intolerance (in addition, dairy products usually cause flatulence and bloating);
• spicy and fatty foods, which lead to a worsening of the symptoms of the disease and, as a consequence, the condition and well-being of the person himself;
• carbonated drinks, as they contain gas that is undesirable for the intestines during an exacerbation of colitis;
• alcoholic beverages, because alcohol can lead to dehydration and actively interfere with the therapeutic effect of medications prescribed by a doctor.

Drug therapy

In the case of an infectious root cause of the disease, doctors suggest taking a course of modern antibacterial therapy. Along with taking antibiotics, it is usually recommended to take those drugs that restore and maintain intestinal microflora.

In case of toxic poisoning, you need to take those medications that eliminate intestinal dysbiosis. This is really necessary and important, since the main task is to extinguish the effects of toxins as quickly and effectively as possible.

In this case, the treatment takes place in a complex format: in addition to those medications that are aimed at restoring the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, drugs with other spectrums of action are also included - anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal.

In general, colitis is treated taking into account the individual characteristics of a person’s symptoms, so we can say that in each case, therapy is selected based on the pattern of the disease that the patient has.

Treatment with folk remedies

The use of folk remedies, that is, components of natural origin that will contribute to a person’s recovery, can also be used as additional help (but not the main one!):

• A decoction of flaxseed is drunk before meals and protects the walls of the intestines and stomach from irritation and possible damage. It has an astringent property, its consistency resembles jelly, and after a month of regular use it will allow you to feel a clear improvement in your well-being and general condition.
• Pharmaceutical chamomile - three tablespoons are poured into four glasses of hot water in a container, which is wrapped in a towel and left to infuse for a couple of hours. After this, carefully filter the resulting broth and add 100-150 grams of honey to it.
• The resulting medicine is taken throughout the day in three to four doses. It is strongly recommended to undergo a course of such treatment, which lasts at least a month. After this, you can take a break (approximately 2 weeks), and then continue treatment again until a lasting and stable result occurs - good health, absence of pain, regular bowel movements, etc.
• Apple juice - 150 grams of honey is added to 1 liter of natural drink, the resulting product is consumed for a month, 3 times a day. It is usually used to treat the chronic stage of colitis. It is best to conduct three courses (with breaks) throughout the year.
• Wormwood and sage - mix the ingredients in equal proportions and pour 1 tablespoon of the resulting mixture with boiling water (250 ml). Insist, wrapped in a towel, for about half an hour, after which it is filtered. The medication is taken according to the following regimen: 1 tablespoon every 2 hours.

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Treatment methods for colitis

The fight against inflammation of the large intestine is a complex, long-term process, during which the patient is prohibited from consuming harmful foods and exposing himself to intense physical activity. Traditional medicine treats colitis with medications in the form of tablets and injections. Along with this, there are many effective folk recipes to combat intestinal inflammation. Combining techniques ensures the fastest recovery.

Medicines

An extensive arsenal of pharmaceutical drugs allows you to quickly stop the process of inflammation, strengthen the body’s internal defenses and alleviate the general condition of the patient. Nowadays, doctors often use drugs from the list below:

1. "No-shpa" (domestic analogue - "Drotaverin"). Used to relieve spasms. This drug will help suppress the symptoms until doctors tell you exactly how to treat intestinal inflammation.
2. "Colibacterin" . An effective drug that helps normalize intestinal microflora. "Colibacterin" replenishes dead microorganisms, increasing resistance to damage to the mucous membranes of the large intestine.
3. "Dekamevit" . A sedative that normalizes metabolic and digestive processes.
4. "Levomycetin" . Tetracycline drugs have long been called stomach antibiotics, since they effectively fight many diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Levomycetin provides powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects without causing much damage to beneficial intestinal bacteria.

Folk remedies

In the early stages of intestinal inflammation, you can easily do without pharmaceuticals. Traditional medicines will help to cope with the disease in the bud. If you have reasons to be wary of this disease, write down some of your grandmother’s recipes for yourself:

1. Mumiyo . Place 1 gram of this product in a small metal container (for example, a coffee pot) and add 250 ml of water. Drink 40-45 ml of the resulting solution once a day. To increase the effectiveness of treatment of intestinal colitis, use rectal suppositories with mumiyo. The maximum daily dose of this drug is 0.2 grams. Remember this so as not to harm your intestines.
2. Propolis . The antibacterial properties of this remedy are far behind many pharmaceutical drugs against colitis. If you do not know how to treat the intestines, and are not even completely sure that this is necessary, start taking 20% ​​propolis tincture in vodka daily, 80-90 drops per day. Such prevention normalizes the condition of the gastrointestinal tract and does no harm.
3. Microclysters . Using a small syringe or a simple medical syringe, inject 55-65 ml of sea buckthorn or rosehip oil through the anus. Make sure that the medicine does not leak out. Lie on your left side and try to sleep until the morning. Overnight, the exacerbation of intestinal colitis will noticeably improve.
4. Honey with water . A simple home remedy that demonstrates high effectiveness in the fight against intestinal colitis. Start systematically drinking honey with water half an hour before meals, and after a few days the inflammation will go away. After a few days, the symptoms of the disease will disappear completely.
5. Herbal infusions . A decoction of St. John's wort will help cure intestinal colitis in a matter of days. Mix 10 grams of dry leaves and 50 ml of vodka, divide the total volume into three equal portions and drink throughout the day. Do the described steps every day, and after 2 weeks the intestinal inflammation will subside.

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Folk remedies

Traditional medicine recipes complement the drug course of treatment, allowing you to restore the affected colon mucosa and stabilize the digestive tract in a shorter period of time.

Sage tea

40 g of sage are poured into 400 ml of boiling water and brewed over low heat for 2 minutes. Afterwards, the composition is infused for 2 hours and taken 100 ml, three times a day.

50 g of fresh herbs are poured into 400 ml of cold water and left overnight. Take 10 ml infusion every 2 hours. Afterwards they take a break for 30 days and continue treatment if necessary.

Camomile tea

3st. L. Pharmaceutical chamomile is poured into 800 ml of boiling water, 70 g of natural honey is added to the composition. The decoction is taken three times a day, 100 ml, for 30 days.

Medicinal fee

You need to take motherwort herbs, mint, and nettle in equal proportions. 30 g of the collection should be poured with 200 ml of boiling water and left in a container with the lid closed for 2 hours. Afterwards, the resulting drink should be filtered and taken 50 ml three times a day for 20 days. This infusion helps prevent the occurrence of ulcers and necrosis on the colon mucosa.

You need to take 20 g of plant seeds, pour 200 ml of hot water and leave in a dark place for 20 minutes. You need to take 1 tbsp. L. 4 times a day.

Bergenia root

You need to take a glass of mashed root and pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes. Then heat the composition in a water bath, filter the resulting drink and take 2 tbsp. L. 4 times a day.

Freshly squeezed root juice is diluted with water (1:1) and the resulting solution is given as an enema. The procedure promotes the healing of cracks and wounds, relieves inflammation.

Propolis

It is recommended to chew 8 g of propolis daily, chewing it thoroughly. It is useful to carry out the procedure on an empty stomach. The course of treatment is 30 days.

Summarizing

Only a doctor who will monitor their effect on the body should prescribe these medications. You cannot prescribe such medications on your own, as this can lead to the development of serious complications. Only timely seeking qualified medical help will help you prevent the development of chronic intestinal colitis. It is necessary to pay attention to the appearance of the first symptoms of this disease, treat its acute form and prevent it from becoming chronic.

Features of development and reasons

Many people mistakenly believe that colitis is ordinary intestinal colic, but this opinion is deeply mistaken, because both of these conditions are completely different. Thus, intestinal colic is only paroxysmal pain in the lower abdomen, and colitis is an independent disease of the large intestine that develops for various reasons.

The following are the most common causes that can cause intestinal colitis in women:

1. A helminthic infection of the body can cause both acute and chronic colitis.
2. Intestinal damage by various infections. These can be pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses. Also, dysentery or salmonellosis often leads to this condition.
3. Long-term drug treatment with potent drugs, which is carried out without medical supervision. Analgesics, antibiotics and laxatives are especially dangerous for the intestines. This is justified by the fact that such drugs negatively affect the microflora and the general functions of the digestive and intestinal organs, including.
4. Toxic poisoning of the body (poisoning with toxic fumes, metals, mushrooms, etc.).
5. The body's reaction to food allergies.
6. Individual genetic predisposition of a person to a given disease.
7. Wrong diet. This includes frequent consumption of fatty, fried, spicy, sour foods, as well as abuse of strong alcoholic beverages.
8. Chronic foci of inflammation in the digestive system.
9. Physical overexertion or severe psycho-emotional stress (stress).

The mechanism of development of this disease is severe damage to the intestinal mucosa. This condition is especially acute with an intestinal infection, which became the culprit of the disease.

In this condition, a person develops a strong inflammatory process, which can manifest itself with a variety of signs and symptoms.

Important! Today, there are several types of intestinal colitis, each of which has its own characteristics. Also, different types of disease require a slightly different method of treatment therapy.

How to identify colitis and distinguish it from other diseases

Colitis is characterized by severe symptoms, but the manifestation of this disease is similar to other pathologies of the digestive tract. If characteristic symptoms occur, it is recommended to consult a doctor. It is possible to identify the inflammatory process, determine the degree of its progression and the risk of danger to the body only through a complex of laboratory and instrumental methods.

It is impossible to diagnose the disease yourself.

Effective diagnostic methods:

• general and biochemical analysis of blood, urine, feces;
• colonoscopy;
• Ultrasound and X-ray;
• CT and MRI.

Reviews

Dear readers, your opinion is very important to us - therefore we will be glad to hear your feedback about catarrhal colitis in the comments, this will also be useful to other users of the site.

Valentina

I fell ill with catarrhal colitis in the summer. The doctor said that the cause of inflammation was the large amount of plant fiber used, which caused fermentation, digestion failure and inflammation. She was treated at home. She took medications that normalize intestinal microflora and enzymatic agents. On the advice of the doctor, I prepared a decoction of sage and drank it instead of tea. After 3 days, the pain and cramps disappeared.

Martin

I get very nervous before each session, I stop eating normally, and I don’t sleep well. As a result, I fell ill with colitis. I was worried about severe pain in the stomach and abdomen, diarrhea, nausea, and general weakness. When the temperature rose, he sought medical help. Colitis of the large intestine was discovered in the initial phase, in a focal form. According to the doctor, this form of the disease is easy to treat, you just need to follow a diet and take all prescribed medications.

Complications

In the absence of timely treatment, colitis provokes deviations in the functioning of the entire body. If an attack of pathology occurs in a pregnant woman, a miscarriage or the need to interrupt the process of gestation may occur. Regular constipation causes intestinal obstruction. Some forms of colitis develop rapidly and pose a threat to life (sepsis, peritonitis, internal bleeding).

Possible complications:

• intestinal ulcer;
• intestinal obstruction;
• gastrointestinal bleeding;
• adhesions and scars on intestinal tissues;
• dehydration of the body;
• blood loss;
• peritonitis;
• anemia;
• sepsis.

Cecal cancer

Malignant neoplasms can be caused by harmful working conditions, chronic intestinal diseases, heredity, and dietary errors. Cancer is expressed in the form of the appearance of blood and mucus in the stool, weakness and unreasonable fatigue, loss of body weight, and nausea. The main treatment method is surgery.

Prevention consists of early detection and removal of precancerous lesions, quitting smoking and alcohol, and using high-fiber foods in the diet. Maintaining an active lifestyle is fundamental to cancer prevention.

Treatment of chronic colitis with drugs

If the exacerbation is caused by an intestinal infection, the doctor will definitely prescribe antibiotics. The choice of drug will depend on the type of pathogen.

The following groups of drugs are most often used in the treatment of chronic colitis:

1. Antispasmodic drugs, for example "No-Shpa".
2. Intestinal antiseptics, these include “Furazolidone”, “Enterosgel”, “Smecta”.
3. Adsorbents, for example activated carbon, Laktofiltrum.
4. Antidiarrheals: Loperamide, Imodium.
5. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Sulfasalazine.

In severe situations, the doctor may prescribe glucocorticoid hormones. There are situations when drug treatment does not bring results and the patient only gets worse, then surgery is performed to remove a section of the colon.

Authorized Products

An important part of the treatment of catarrhal colitis is diet. During the entire therapeutic course, the patient must follow a strict diet; over time, when the severity of symptoms decreases, an expansion of the diet is allowed.

Allowed products include boiled lean poultry, veal, and fish meat. The use of fermented milk products, baked and boiled fruits and vegetables is allowed. Puree porridges, pureed soups, and bran bread in limited quantities are useful.

The consumption of flour products and baked goods, spices, seasonings, canned and pickled foods, legumes, coffee, alcoholic and carbonated drinks, vegetables and fruits that cause fermentation is not allowed.

Catarrhal colitis can be completely cured at the initial stage. Neglect of the disease is fraught with transition to more severe forms that require long-term treatment in a hospital setting.

Physiotherapy

Impaired intestinal motility during colitis requires not only drug treatment, but also a number of physical procedures. These include:

• Electrophoresis with Drotaverine or Papaverine.
• Ultra-high frequency therapy (UHF).
• Local UV irradiation.
• Paraffin and mud applications on the lower abdomen.
• Exposure to magnetic field.
• Exercise therapy (breathing exercises, walking).
• Abdominal massage.

The above procedures must be done in the morning for 10 days.