Customer question:
I often have problems with abdominal pain. What specifically helps? Anonymous customer.
Pharmacist's answer:
Pain in the abdomen or abdominal area can result from many factors; among others, it can result from infection or infection obstruction of the digestive tract, damage to the abdominal organs, or general problems of the digestive system.
Some specific problems that also cause pain in the abdominal area are as follows:
- gastritis
- gastroenteritis
- irritable bowel syndrome
- diverticulitis
- peptic ulcer.
How to help? Some useful tips...
Self-help
- drink plenty of water, unsweetened liquids, teas
- rest, don't strain your organism
- eat food that is easier to digest
- if the pain is unpleasant, use the thermal Cold Hot compress
- in case of reflux problems, use antacids - OTC medicines recommended by your pharmacist
- in case of excessive formation of intestinal gases, use drugs with activated charcoal and simethicone
Mild forms of abdominal pain pass within a few hours or days - the pain usually does not persist if the cause of
Specific help - specific conditions
Intestinal gas
It makes sense to use products based on activated carbon content, often resorting to using drugs containing simethicone. A change in eating habits is also in order.
Drinking more water than usual makes sense - but not carbonated drinks or coffee.
Gastroenteritis
It only lasts a few days, especially since drinking more fluids is a big help.
Pain from muscle spasms
This type of pain is mainly relieved by the use of sedatives prescribed by your doctor.
Pain from stomach acid
Control of the production and activity of the acid produced in the stomach is carried out with the help of medicines prescribed by your doctor.
Inflammatory bowel disease
This includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis - characterized by attacks and changes in the intensity of the disease.
Other types of medication that your doctor may prescribe are:
- Antispasmodics - against spasms
- Antidiarrheals - relieve the consequences of diarrhea, slow down the functioning and peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, and reduce the frequency of excretion...
- antacids - to regulate the pH of gastric juice
- antibiotics - medicines in case of bacterial attack
- anti-nausea drugs
- anti-flatulence drugs - this can cause unpleasant pain; take action
- laxatives - for easier emptying of the digestive tract
Whether you suffer from nausea, indigestion, bloating, or abdominal cramps, preparing these teas as supportive therapy is an excellent and often recommended solution.
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