Mechanism of action of mineral water
The effectiveness of mineral water for constipation is explained by the principle of its action. Once inside the esophagus, the liquid irritates the nerve fibers, stimulating the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and the nervous system to work harder.
This process begins in the oral cavity. The receptors are excited immediately when drinking water, resulting in an increase in saliva production. As a result, the entire digestive system begins to work more intensively, preparing to process food.
The more and longer you drink water, the more actively your intestines will begin to work. In this case, the liquid should not be kept in the mouth for long. You need to drink it in small sips, taking breaks.
To increase the activity of the digestive organs and achieve maximum effectiveness in treating constipation with water, it should be drunk chilled. To achieve a relaxing effect, the liquid must be warm. Before drinking, water should be cooled or cooled, depending on the intended purpose of therapy.
Why might it not help?
Mineral water for severe constipation quickly normalizes stool, but any ailment is a reason to consult a doctor. The cause of stagnation of feces could be serious diseases, which can be identified by examination. Mineral water will cause harm, not benefit, if:
- The emergence of neoplasms and nodes that narrow the intestinal lumen.
- Acute and chronic bacteriological infectious diseases.
- Gonorrhea of the colon.
- Diseases caused by ulcerative lesions of the intestines.
If you are obese, it is not recommended to use a highly carbonated drink; it provokes a feeling of hunger.
It is undesirable to leave the problem of constipation unattended. Salt, dill, raisin mineral water for constipation can restore the functionality of the body and improve the emptying process, but before starting treatment you should definitely visit a doctor.
Mineral water for spastic constipation
With regular spastic constipation, the problem is aggravated by severe pain. In this case, water has a positive effect on the intestines. However, a liquid of low or medium mineralization must be used.
In addition, water for constipation should not contain too many gases. The liquid must contain the following ions:
- sulfate (to inhibit the absorption of fluid in the intestine);
- bicarbonate (to liquefy stool and reduce the permeability of cell membranes);
- magnesium and sodium (to eliminate mucus and inflammation);
- calcium.
Mineral water for constipation in adults should be consumed 30-40 minutes before meals. You need to drink it in small sips. The optimal liquid temperature is about +44…+45°C. Water for constipation should be taken three times a day. In this case, on the first day you need to drink 1/2 glass. Gradually the volume increases.
To eliminate spastic constipation, the following types of mineral water are used:
- "Slavic"
- "Moskovskaya";
- "Smirnovskaya";
- "Essentuki 4";
- "Narzan".
In this case, the product should be purchased from trusted sellers.
Pros and cons of honey in treating constipation
The benefits of honey treatment include:
- the feeling of heaviness disappears;
- the body is cleansed of toxins;
- the immune system is strengthened.
Treatment with honey stabilizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
But this miracle remedy also has disadvantages:
- Admission deadline. The course of treatment is quite long - about a week.
- The need to stay at home. It is impossible to say exactly at what point the medicine will take effect in such a way that you will have to drop everything and rush to the toilet.
Mineral water for atonic constipation
If constipation is associated with atony (decreased activity of the intestinal muscles), then it is necessary to drink water according to a different scheme.
Firstly, the mineralization of the liquid should be high or medium. Secondly, it must contain sodium, chlorine, magnesium, and sulfate ions.
The following water can be used for constipation caused by atony:
- "Narzan". This line includes soda-Glauber, calcium-magnesium, bicarbonate-sulfate and bicarbonate drinks. They may have a medium degree of mineralization. They must be consumed chilled. Treatment with these waters is practiced in Zheleznovodsk and Kislovodsk.
- "Pyatigorsk". These liquids have a complex composition. Their mineralization level ranges from 5 to 6 g/l.
- "Borjomi". This variety includes sodium bicarbonate liquids, which have an alkaline composition. In them, the level of mineralization often reaches 10 g/l. For therapeutic purposes, both cold and warm drinks can be used.
- "Essentuki". These are sodium hydrocarbonate chloride liquids with a hydrochloric-alkaline reaction. Their level of mineralization ranges from 10-12 g/l. Some types may contain ingredients such as bromine and iodine.
- Sodium chloride drinks. They contain 10 g/l of salts. Such liquids increase osmotic pressure and improve intestinal motility.
- Sulfate-magnesium. These liquids, entering the intestines, remain there for a long time. As a result, stool softens and is easier to remove from the body. This category of drinks includes “Uglichskaya” and “Mirgorodskaya”.
Drinks consumed must have a temperature within +18…+24°C. They must be taken 1.5 hours before meals 3 times a day. The liquid should be drunk quickly, in large sips.
To achieve maximum benefits from consuming mineral water for constipation, it is necessary to take into account that the body must receive enough of it daily.
Water therapy Donat Mg
Donat medicinal mineral water is rich in magnesium ions (more than 100 mg/l), the total mineralization is 13 g/l. It contains Na, Mg ions, carbon dioxide (gas bubbles) and bicarbonates. Beneficial substances stimulate increased production of gastric juice by irritating the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
Magnesium sulfate improves the secretion of digestive enzymes, promotes better absorption of protein, fatty and carbohydrate foods. It has a sedative effect, improves the functioning of the nervous system, reduces tone, relieves spasms of the intestinal muscles during spastic constipation, and normalizes blood circulation. Donat mg water accelerates metabolic processes, increases the content of alkaline substances in the body, removes toxins, and accelerates intestinal cleansing.
Features of mineral waters
Not all liquids with a mineral composition are classified as mineral drinks. High-quality water should be obtained only from underground sources that are officially registered.
In addition, the finished product must meet a number of criteria. The nuances of mineralization are the basis for the fact that all mineral waters are divided into 3 types:
- Medicinal. These liquids have mineral concentrations ranging from 10 to 15 g/l. It is not advisable to use them on your own. First you need to get approval from your doctor. In addition, you should not consume such drinks in large quantities, otherwise excess salt deposition will begin in the body.
- Medical canteens. Such liquids have a degree of mineralization in the range of 1-10 g/l. It is not customary to drink them all the time, because... they are characterized by an active composition.
- Dining rooms. These drinks have a minimum concentration of minerals (no more than 1 g/l). Therefore, they do not pose any danger to the body even when consumed in large quantities.
The best recipes to relieve constipation
For oral administration, honey is mixed with water, juices, made into tea and added to salads.
In some cases, honey enemas are done to get rid of problems with bowel movements. Everyone chooses for themselves how to be treated.
Combined with water
Chop 16 g of honey in a cup of water or decoction, add a little lemon juice, and drink on an empty stomach. You don't have to add lemon if you don't like the sour taste of the drink.
Honey water removes toxins, normalizes metabolism and helps eliminate obstruction. According to patient reviews, relief occurs within 2-3 days.
The advantage of the drink is that it can be consumed on a regular basis.
Dried fruits against constipation
- Recipe No1:
Finely chop or mince 150 grams of dried apricots and prunes, add to them 5.5 tablespoons of pre-crushed and dried African cassia and 7.5 tablespoons of honey. Mix the mixture thoroughly and store it in the refrigerator. The medicine should be taken in the evening after dinner, 1 teaspoon.
Tips for choosing mineral water
To choose the right mineral waters, you need to pay attention to the type of salts they contain. Based on this feature, mineral waters are divided into the following types:
- Bicarbonate. The bicarbonate concentration in this product is 600 mg/l. It is forbidden to drink it if you have gastritis. In the absence of this disease, bicarbonate liquid helps to improve well-being. Bicarbonate mineral water is excellent for treating cystitis. The brands “Bjni” and “Arkhyz” fall into this category.
- Hydrocarbonate. They contain 1000 mg/l of minerals. This liquid improves the condition of various pathologies of the kidneys, liver, nervous system, pancreas and musculoskeletal system. The most popular hydrocarbonate mineral water is considered to be “Novoterskaya healing”.
- Sulfate. These products contain 200 mg/l of minerals. Experts recommend that adults use them for constipation and liver diseases. Sulfate-type liquids are contraindicated for a growing body, because they inhibit calcium absorption. As a result, the child's bone formation may be disrupted. Similar problems can also occur in postmenopausal women. The product “Essentuki 20” belongs to this category.
- Chloride. These drinks have a mineralization of 200 mg/l. It is not advisable to use them if you have high blood pressure. With stable pressure, such liquids are prescribed for diseases of the liver, intestines and biliary tract. This class includes “Essentuki 4” and “Aksu”.
- Sodium. The concentration of mineral compounds in drinks in this category is 200 mg/l. They are often recommended for constipation. Sodium mineral waters are contraindicated when following a low-salt diet. This type includes “Smirnovskaya” and “Narzan”.
- Magnesium. These waters contain 50 mg/l magnesium. If you are prone to diarrhea, you should avoid drinking these drinks. For constipation, this mineral water can be an extremely effective remedy. Representatives of this group are “Erinskaya”, “Narzan”.
- Fluoride. Fluorine in these liquids contains 1 mg/l. They are often used to prevent osteoporosis and during pregnancy. This group includes Lazarevskaya and Sochi.
- Ferrous. The iron concentration in them is 1 mg/l. They are recommended for use in case of anemia. The ferruginous product should not be consumed by people with peptic ulcers. “Martialnaya” and “Polyustrovskaya” belong to this category.
- Sour. These drinks contain more than 250 mg/l of carbon dioxide anhydrides. They are drunk for a number of stomach pathologies, which are accompanied by low acidity. Sour mineral waters include “Shmakovskaya”.
- Calcium. Calcium in such liquids contains 150 mg/l. This type includes “Smirnovskaya” and “Slavyanskaya” mineral waters.
Regardless of the type of water, it must be consumed with the gases that are present in the composition. If they are drained first, the salts in the body will be absorbed differently, which may negatively affect the effectiveness of the drink.
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