There is practically no person in the world who at least once has not encountered an unpleasant condition associated with impaired intestinal motility. In other words, constipation. And today we will talk about how to solve such a delicate problem and, in particular, what medicine can be used for constipation.
Probable Feelings
Constipation is, first of all, the inability to empty the bowels. Hence the pain and feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, increased gas formation, flatulence.
Intestinal contents are not removed in a timely manner, therefore, in addition to local intestinal discomfort, a person eventually begins to feel a feeling of increased fatigue, nervousness, and the skin becomes grayish. Such disorders are the result of the ingestion of unremoved protein breakdown products into the bloodstream.
The condition is aggravated by the fact that many patients are embarrassed about their problems and are in no hurry to seek qualified medical help.
Medicines,stimulating work and bowel movements, there are plenty on the pharmaceutical market today. Doctors recommend resorting to drug therapy only after other methods of getting rid of the problem have been tried: special diets, drinking regimen. And only if the problem persists, can medication be prescribed for constipation.
Almost all available drugs for constipation are divided into groups, depending on the characteristics of the active substance. Let's get acquainted with each in more detail.
Stimulant laxatives
To a common group of stimulant drugs include drugs that irritate the intestines. Stimulation in this case occurs due to the accumulation of water and the impact on the nerve endings. Due to this, the contents of the intestine are effectively excreted some time after taking the remedy.
Such medicines include both herbal medicines (extracts of hay, buckthorn) and synthetic compounds ("Bisacodyl", "Diphenylmethane" and others).
The most common are Senade and Thiasen phytochemicals. They are not addictive. In addition, their use does not give a dramatic effect - the correction of the intestines occurs after a few days of regular intake.
Many patients suffering from constipation prefer to take synthetic drugs. The most common and popular is bisacodyl and its pharmacologicalanalogues. The effect of taking the drug is observed quite quickly. If the patient takes medication during the day, then the effect occurs after 6 hours, if at night, then bowel cleansing will be in the morning.
There are also synthetic drugs with a milder effect, the main component of which is sodium picosulfate. These are "Guttalax", "Slabilen" and others. The constipation medicine based on sodium picosulfate is also not addictive in patients with long-term use and begins to work quite quickly.
Osmotic laxatives
Anti-constipation medicines in this category act locally on the problem. In this case, the active substance does not enter the blood. The most common are drugs based on lactulose, macrogol and Duphalac.
Drugs with lactulose have a therapeutic effect not immediately, but rather delayed. The effect occurs two days after taking the remedy. Such a long period is due to the fact that the drug must pass through the digestive tract.
After entering the intestines, "Duphalac" helps to restore beneficial intestinal microflora, which, in turn, helps to get rid of problems with emptying. That is why "Duphalac" is prescribed to patients suffering from chronic constipation.
Medications based on macrogol also have a pronounced effect on constipation. The active substance helps to increase fluid in the intestines, whichleads to softening of hard feces. The effect of taking such drugs appears after two days, in some cases - after a day. This category of drugs includes Tranzipeg, Forlax and Fortrans.
Emulsifiers for constipation
Emulsifiers are used as an additional remedy for constipation if the patient is diagnosed with hemorrhoids. The use of drugs not only promotes the removal of solid feces, but also provides good lubrication of the intestinal walls, preventing injury to hemorrhoidal formations.
Many doctors prefer to prescribe vaseline oil, which has a softening effect, to their patients. The desired effect after taking occurs after 4-6 hours. Pediatricians, in turn, do not practice the use of vaseline oil because of its unpleasant taste. Suppositories with glycerin also have emollient properties, the effect of which comes within an hour.
Treating constipation during pregnancy
Many women experience significant bowel movements during pregnancy. This is due, first of all, to the physiological changes that occur in a woman's body during the period of bearing a child.
Gynecologists observing the course of pregnancy insist on constant prevention of constipation. First of all, it is recommended to follow the diet. In order to avoid problems with bowel cleansing, the expectant mother should drink a lot and as much as possiblemove.
For constipation during pregnancy, medicines should be selected by the doctor observing the woman. But if there is no opportunity to consult, then you can fearlessly take only the drug "Duphalac". It has a non-aggressive effect, so it can be taken at any stage of pregnancy. However, the drug does not always help. In addition, the effect does not come immediately, but only after several applications.
During pregnancy, the independent use of suppositories with a laxative effect is not recommended, since they act quite aggressively. And this can cause an increase in the tone of the uterus. Only a doctor can choose the drug. And don't forget about it.
Sour-milk products, as well as vegetables and fruits will help normalize bowel function.
Constipation in a newborn
Constipation in newborns is often associated with the immaturity of the baby's digestive system. The reason can also be a violation of the drinking regimen, adaptation of the digestive system to the mixture, overheating of the baby. Whatever the reason, constipation in a small person must be treated in a timely manner to avoid injuring the intestinal walls with hard feces.
Treatment and prevention
Doctors consider a gas tube or glycerin suppositories to be the most suitable means. Candles must be purchased in children's dosage. They are sold in pharmacies without a prescription. The candle stimulates the excretion of the contents of the intestines of the baby in a few minutes.
Gas outletthe tube is inserted gently into the baby's anus, while the tip is lubricated with glycerin. These funds are used one-time.
In the event that constipation in an infant becomes chronic, a pediatrician should be consulted. The doctor in such cases prescribes an approved medicine for constipation for newborns - lactulose syrup.
The best prevention of constipation in infants is breastfeeding, since bowel dysfunction most often occurs when a baby is being bottle-fed.
Treating constipation in the elderly
The problems of the elderly are quite diverse, but almost everyone has difficulty with bowel function. The treatment of constipation in this case requires the right approach and caution.
Of the osmotic preparations, it is recommended to use only Duphalac medicine due to its sparing effect. The use of laxative suppositories, primarily glycerin, will also be effective. These candles are prescribed even for infants, which indicates the absolute safety of their use. In addition, the effect comes very quickly, and there is no addiction to the drug.
The most commonly prescribed constipation medicine for the elderly is Bisacodyl suppositories. They also work quickly with little to no side effects.
In addition, sodium picosulfate, hay leaves, buckthorn bark may be prescribed. But the use of these drugs is one-time, since repeated use causesaddictive.
Medicines for constipation - prices
Drugs, of course, differ in price. And if, for example, "Duphalac" can cost from 304 to 685 rubles, then "Senade" tablets - only 25 rubles per plate. Therefore, the choice of the drug is also influenced by financial opportunities.
In any case, constipation (treatment, we have already considered drugs) requires elimination. But before you start swallowing pills, try to normalize the stool with a diet. And remember that only a specialist doctor can choose the right medicine for constipation. Stay he althy!
