Atony of the stomach and intestines: causes, symptoms and treatment

The term " atony " denotes the absence or weakening of the peristaltic function of the organ. Most often, of all atony species, atony of the and intestine are found. Consider its causes, symptoms and the possibility of treatment with folk remedies and medications at home.

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Causes and Symptoms

Atony, or Hypotension of the stomach

Most often develops with a weakening of the stomach's supporting apparatus, a disorder of its innervation, with a general decline in diet, infectious diseases, vitamin B vitamins.

The clinical picture consists of dyspeptic symptoms and a feeling of heaviness inEven in the aftermath of eating. The abdomen in these patients is flaccid, somewhat drooping, the ventral covers are thinned. When you feel your stomach, you can hear the splash of the liquid. If the disease is prolonged, there are changes in the gastric mucosa( thinning of the mucosa, smoothing of the folds).

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Atony( motor impairment) of the intestine

Mild forms of motor insufficiency of the intestine are manifested by constipation, severe forms - acute or chronic intestinal obstruction. Constipation is characterized by the following symptoms:

a small amount of fecal matter;
bowel evacuation once every 3-4 days;
no sense of relief after defecation;
density and dryness of stool.

The basis for chronic constipation may lie in various causes. The most common are the following:

constipation associated with the consumption of concentrated food that does not contain vegetable fiber;
toxic constipation arising from poisoning with various chemicals( morphine, lead, etc.);
mechanical constipation due to narrowing of the intestine( adhesions, swelling, compression by neighboring organs, etc.);
constipation that occurs when the intestinal nervous system( dyskinesia) is disturbed.

In the development of constipation, sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, sluggishness of the abdominal press, pregnancy are of great importance.

Often, constipation is accompanied by dyspepsia, such as eructation, poor appetite, nausea, a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen. Constant constipation can lead to the development of inflammatory diseases of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, bile ducts.

WITH LONGITUDINAL CASES SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE DOCTOR! !!

General recommendations for atonic constipation: eating foods that promote normal bowel function, as well as strengthening the muscles of the intestines through gymnastic exercises. Certain importance in the occurrence of constipation is played by smoking and drinking alcohol. Therefore, patients, especially in the elderly and old age, should abandon these bad habits.

Severe common phenomena with constipation are largely dependent on self-suggestion due to widespread misconceptions that even short-term constipation leads to self-poisoning of the body.

Accidental constipation during so-called clogging of the stomach( facilitated by abundant fatty foods with low fiber content) is cured by the use of a laxative - castor oil, glauber's salt, etc. However, laxatives and enemas can not be used for a long time, but it is necessary to regulate the motor activity of the intestine,all the right nutrition and the development of a conditioned reflex to empty the bowel.

Treatment of atony of stomach and intestines: general treatment recommendations

Treatment of hypotension and atony of the stomach is reduced to strengthening the general condition of the body: the correct mode of work and rest, rational nutrition, wearing a bandage, hydrotherapy, therapeutic gymnastics.

Treatment of intestinal atony should be individual. First of all, it is necessary to adjust the act of defecation, which should occur at a certain time( morning, afternoon or evening).In food the main place should be occupied by foods rich in fiber( plums, pears, black bread) and drinks that stimulate intestinal peristalsis( carbonated water, sour juices).

Treating atony of stomach and intestines with folk remedies at home

Before going to bed, drink a glass of kefir with a tablespoon of of sunflower oil.

Decoction of the root of sorrel horse. Effective 12 hours after ingestion. Two tablespoons of root pour half a liter of boiling water and cook for 30 minutes in a water bath. Strain. Drink 200 ml per night.

Powder kelp ( sea kale).To achieve a laxative effect, take a dry powder of grass at 1 g( at the tip of the knife) 2-3 times a day. The drug is effective for chronic constipation, especially in old age.

Powder root of elecampane take 1 g 4-5 times a day with flatulence and sluggish digestion. Drink with honey. Decoction of rhizomes is considered a good remedy for flatulence.

Radish juice is a good tool that enhances peristalsis. Drink half the glass three times a day.

Cucumber brine has laxative properties.

Cucumbers must lie in this brine for at least a month without spices and seasonings.

With spastic constipation, drink juice of fresh potatoes by one third of the glass three times a day.

For prolonged constipation, the following juices and vegetables are used.

Boiled root vegetables and juice of red beets.
Juice carrots juice . Acts very gently, is a good laxative, especially for children.
Juice spinach and beet in the ratio 1: 1.It is recommended to drink them during the day 2-3 times a day. Even better, they work if they are mixed with juices carrots and celery.
A tablespoon of honey is dissolved in a glass of warm water and drink in the morning on an empty stomach( the drug is not recommended for cholecystitis and colitis).
Broth of fruits of gooseberry is a mild laxative.

With persistent constipation, folk medicine also recommends the following herbal remedies.

Decoction of plantain lanceolate. Tear out a small plantain bush and boil it in 400 ml of water for 6-8 minutes. Let it brew for 1 hour, strain. Decoction drink during the day. The course of treatment lasts 1 month. After the course, the patients forget about constipation for almost a year( plantain should be harvested in May).

Tincture of onions. Fill two-thirds of the bottle with chopped onions and pour over with alcohol or vodka. Allow to stand for 14 days. Take 10 drops before dinner.

Suffering permanent constipation is useful to drink compote from dried cherries and apples ( 200 ml 3-4 times a day), brine sauerkraut with yeast ( according to half cup in a warm form), water in which it was soakedcranberries, water, in which oats or plums were cooked for a long time.

Broth of black elderberry leaves. 20 g of leaves per 200 ml of boiling water. Insist 1 hour, strain, drink 2-3 times a day after meals.

Infusion of the root of a dandelion. 1 tablespoon chopped root pour a glass of cold water, insist overnight, drink one-third of the glass 3 times a day.

Flaxseed infusion. One teaspoon of flaxseed seed pour a glass of boiling water, insist in a warm place for 4-5 hours. Drink all the infusion along with the seeds for the night.

Infusion of seeds( burdock) burdock. Take 2-3 tablespoons of mature turnips and pour a glass of boiling water for 2 hours. Strain. Take half a cup at night.

Infusion of flowers and leaves of blackthorn. Insist and drink like tea.

Fruits of a laxative zoster( buckthorn lush).

Infusion. One tablespoon of fruit pour a glass of boiling water, insist for two hours in a warm place. Strain. Take half the glass at night.

Decoction. 20 g of crushed fruit in 200 ml of water. Boil 10 minutes, infuse for 1 hour, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

Decoction of buckthorn bark is fragile. One tablespoon of chopped bark pour a glass of boiling water and boil for 20 minutes on low heat. Strain. Drink half the glass in the morning and at night.

A decoction of sea buckthorn seeds. 1 tablespoon per 300 ml of water. Boil for 5 minutes. Drink like tea.

Infusion of fruits of dill garden. One tablespoon of chopped fruit, pour 300 ml of boiling water, insist overnight. Drink for 2-3 hours.

Infusion of anise fruit. Brew and drink as tea.

Wheat bran. Two tablespoons of bran, pour a glass of hot milk, let it brew for 1 hour. You can cook bran in milk for 15 minutes. Drink at once.

Laxative effect is rendered and dry bran. They take one third of a glass 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.

Medical preparations and procedures

With motor impairment of the intestine, such therapeutic procedures as abdominal massage, physiotherapy, diathermy on the abdomen are shown.

From drugs for spastic constipation appoint:

pill Belladonna( 1 tablet 2 times a day);
Atropine( 0.1% by 1 ml).In powders, atropine is administered at a dosage of 0.25 mg once or twice a day;
Platifillin in powders of 0.005 three times a day or in ampoules 0.2% to 1 ml.

For purification of the intestine, salt purgative purgens, rhubarb, buckthorn, Alexandrian leaf are used.