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Inflammatory bowel disease is a common cause of colon pain, abdominal pain, indigestion. IBD is seen mainly in adults, especially the elderly. The disease is not dangerous but greatly affects the quality of life of the patient. Here are some notes when taking colon pain relievers.
1. Colon pain relievers
1.1 Smooth muscle inhibitors
Some smooth muscle inhibitors are used to treat spasms of the colon, eg spasmaverin or phloroglucinol.
Note: Do not use Spasmaverin for pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, people with low blood pressure, people with intestinal obstruction or semi-obstruction, paralytic ileus, people with unexplained abdominal pain.
Caution when using Phloroglucinol: not to be combined with drugs with strong spasmolytic effects such as morphine and morphine derivatives. Pregnant and lactating women should take this medicine only when absolutely necessary and as prescribed by a doctor.
1.2. Medicines for flatulence and bloating
Some drugs commonly used in the treatment of flatulence, abdominal distension such as trimebutine maleate, domperidol. However, in some European countries, domperidol is not currently used because it has many undesirable effects, such as sudden death, especially in people with arrhythmias or over 60 years of age. Domperidol should not be used in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, patients with prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors (prolactinoma), and lactating women.Trimebutin can cause some side effects such as fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, headache... The drug is not used for pregnant women and children under 12 years old.
Thuốc giảm đau đại tràng Trimebutin có thể gây ra một số tác dụng phụ như mệt mỏi, buồn ngủ
2. Some home remedies to help relieve colon spasm pain
Besides drug treatment, some home methods are effective in reducing pain for patients with spasmodic colitis such as:
Hand rub on the abdomen: The patient should rub the abdomen by placing the hand face down. navel area and then massage in a clockwise direction slowly, not too hard or too fast. This method will help relieve pain, reduce irritation of bowel movements, stimulate digestion, prevent constipation,... Patients can rub their abdomen during abdominal pain (or rub their abdomen daily to regulate bowel movements. However, this method should not be performed while the patient is too full, too hungry, or tired,... Using teas such as chrysanthemum tea, ginger, aloe vera will also bring significant effects. Ginger helps replenish antioxidants and increase inflammation. Aloe vera helps to clear body heat, laxative, detoxify. Chamomile contains antispasmodic substances that will help relieve pain quickly, anti-inflammatory, treat flatulence, ... Colon pain relievers are prescribed by doctors in some cases, to ensure effectiveness and avoid Unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, pharmacist.
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