Abdominal pain resolves naturally
An abdominal pain is one of the most common disorders in the world, affecting everyone, adults and newborns. It usually has trivial causes and does not last long, and is easily solved with natural remedies, some diet and a bottle of hot water. Let's try to understand what are the most frequent causes and cures for classic stomach pain.
All of us have tried a good stomach ache at least once. It can be occasional or recurrent, short or intense, well localized (you can indicate and feel it by pressing the finger) or diffuse (if it radiates to the back or affects the entire band below the navel). It can be perceived in a variable way: as a sting, a feeling of heaviness, a feeling of emptiness, a cramp.
What are the most common causes of abdominal pain?
They can be many, among the most common are: irritable bowel, poor diet, stress, constipation, menstrual pain.
Stomach pain due to irritable bowel
On the basis of pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. There are frequent spasms at various levels of the muscles of the colon, associated with a disorder in the bowel movements. 15% of the western population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome and all symptoms related to this syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome can occur with:
- constipation, but also constipation alternated with normal stools, in this case the abdominal pains are triggered by ingested food
- diarrhea, especially in the morning, just get up or immediately after eating
- Alternate diarrhea and constipation
And they can be more or less closely associated with other factors such as:
- emotion of the subject
- Intolerance towards certain foods, especially milk and dairy products.
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Natural remedies for irritable bowel.
Among the most effective natural remedies for irritable bowel syndrome, we recommend:
- Magnesium: improves intestinal transit by stimulating the muscles of the digestive tract. Activates the functions of the gallbladder and bile ducts. The dose of magnesium and the choice of its chemical form should be recommended by the doctor or pharmacist, since high doses of its active forms (such as magnesium sulfate) can accelerate the intestinal rhythm too much and cause soft stools.
- Chopped psyllium seeds: protect the intestinal walls, hydrate and gently stimulate the intestinal muscles. In addition, this fiber constitutes a valid food for the intestinal microflora and prevents the absorption of toxins.
- Flaxseed: lubricates the intestine and helps reduce inflammation. They must be taken whole or ground, previously soaked in water. Flax releases a mucilage that has a healing and soothing effect on the intestinal mucosa.
- Aloe vera: the anti-inflammatory properties calm and restore the digestive system. It helps restore pH balance, improves intestinal microflora and is excellent in the presence of food allergies and intolerances. Your pulp can be crushed or mixed with honey, wine, water or taken in concentrated form, without exceeding 1 tablespoon of fresh preparation before each main meal. caution: only the aloe pulp should be consumed, never the outer part of the leaf.
- Mint: the infusions have a remarkable antispasmodic effect. In the form of capsules with a gastro-resistant coating, the essential oil has also been shown to be effective in more than 16 controlled clinical trials.
Stomach pains for abdominal colic.
The intestinal colic are one of the main manifestations of a gastrointestinal discomfort, pain that characterizes is acute. It starts from the intestinal area and extends throughout the abdominal area.
Causes of colic
In general, they are caused by inflammation and may be accompanied by discharges of diarrhea or a feeling of vomiting.
The main causes related to the appearance of intestinal colic in adults are:
- food intolerances
*stress - gastrointestinal diseases
- ovarian cysts
- Infections of the urinary tract or gastrointestinal tract.
*pregnancy - Ingestion of large amounts of food.
- Take drugs, such as purgatives that have a stressful * effect on the muscles of the intestine
- Severe cold blows in the abdominal area.
Remedies for abdominal cramping
If abdominal cramps are not associated with serious illnesses, they can be addressed and resolved by focusing on prevention, so it is essential to take care of the diet and not underestimate its symptoms.
After consulting your doctor and identifying the causes, there are practical steps that can help reduce attacks and better control pain.
What to do in case of colic stomach pain.
- Lie down on your stomach
- Place a bag of warm water in your stomach
What not to do in case of colic stomach pain.
- Do not consume food, caffeine, irritants and water during and after the attack.
- do not take analgesics
- do not exercise too much
Belly pain due to poor diet
This is by far the most frequent cause of occasional and short-lived stomach pain. The problem can be:
- That is, quantitative, having ingested an excess of food.
- Qualitative, which means eating foods that determine the production of a large amount of gas such as fibers, vegetables, fruits, fats, carbonated drinks, especially if they are frozen, coffee and alcohol.
Natural remedies for those who have eaten too much and badly.
Among the natural remedies that can relieve the discomfort due to hyperalimentation:
- Infusion of mint with digestive properties.
- Cumin tea with antimicrobial power.
- Herbal tea with fennel, from diuretic properties, helps eliminate intestinal gas
tisana balsam antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic functions
However, a low-calorie diet is still the only safe remedy against this type of problem.
Belly pain due to stress and anxiety.
Nervousness, stress and "anxiety can interfere negatively with the stomach and intestines well-being." Avoiding tension is the best solution to avoid discomfort on all fronts.The main negative effects caused by anxiety and stress affecting The stomach and intestine are:
- Alteration of the digestive tract motility (slow digestion, constipation, diarrhea)
- Digestive difficulties typical of functional dyspepsia with a feeling of early satiety
- heartburn and sense of weight
- Bloating and abdominal pain
- Burping and meteorism
- Nausea and vomiting
Stress: physical and psychic remedy.
To find a remedy for the intestinal disorders that arise along with anxiety and stress, one must intervene above all in the causes that prevent him from maintaining a relaxed and serene attitude, trying to reestablish a favorable psycho-emotional balance.
In situations of chronic stress to solve the problem effectively and feel better at all levels, it is essential to provide approaches that can be restored.
- Both gastrointestinal function
- So much psychic well-being
Gastrointestinal function
At the gastrointestinal level, pain can be relieved by the use of over-the-counter prokinetic medications that can improve the motility of the digestive system and promote the flow of food from the stomach to the intestine. These medications reduce abdominal swelling, the resulting tendency to belching, bloating and flatulence, and also carry out activities such as anti-acidity that counteracts heartburn and epigastric pain.
Remember the importance of following a healthy diet and lifestyle, as well as regular rhythms, try to go to bed and always get up at the same time, get enough rest and eat meals at set times, without rushing and chewing well.
Psychic remedy
To act in the sphere of the psyche and emotionality, melatonin is recommended: this substance, produced naturally by the body for years, is used to regulate circadian rhythms and the sleep-wake cycle and also participated positively in the modulation of gastroenteric reactivity to stimuli. psychological.
It is also advisable to consume food in a comfortable environment that is not too crowded or noisy, possibly in good company and when sitting.
To eliminate tension, it is also important to breathe slowly and deeply, perhaps closing your eyes for a few seconds and visualizing pleasant situations that try to loosen the muscles of the neck and shoulders.
Menstrual abdominal pain
The painful menstrual cycle, also called dysmenorrhea, is characterized by abdominal pain, back pain and headache, nausea and diarrhea. During the menstrual cycle, most women experience pain that is located in the lower abdomen and pelvic area, an area located near the pelvis and below the abdomen.
Natural medicine
To reduce discomfort it is useful, during the menstrual cycle, to implement some precautions:
- Use the hot water bottle in the lower abdomen for at least twenty minutes to relax the muscles and relieve tension.
drink a lot of water - Avoid foods that can increase the sensation of swelling.
- Take foods rich in iron
- Take foods with many fibers
- Perform physical exercise to relieve pain and promote the release of endorphins (hormones that act as natural pain killers because they relax the muscles and promote blood flow)
- take magnesium-based supplements
- Take food with a relaxing action, such as green beans, zucchini, boiled potatoes, pasta
Recommended diet to relieve all kinds of stomach pains.
What to eat
Bananas, rich in potassium, are very digestible and help normalize stool.
Carrots: fundamental to protect and strengthen the walls of the stomach.
White rice: it has always been an excellent ally against stomach pain: it is highly digestible and can absorb excess liquids, making it especially suitable in case of dysentery.
Ginger root: recommended for the problem are nausea and vomiting.
Yogurt: in fact, it is wrong to eliminate all dairy products because, for example, yogurt is rich in probiotics capable of keeping the bacterial flora active.
That I do not eat
*the chocolate
*citric fruits
- vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and aubergines;
- Legumes in case of swelling.
- Cheese, sausages and packaged desserts.
Other causes of abdominal pain.
The causes of abdominal pain can also be:
- Infectious microbial or viral intestinal: associated diarrhea is a necessity, but almost always there is a spontaneous resolution in a few days
- Parasitic infections considered especially in subjects who have remained in tropical countries.
Medications: An abdominal pain can be caused by the abuse of laxatives - Intestinal diverticulum: if intense pain is inflamed in the stomach.
When to go to the doctor
It is recommended that your doctor check if:
- Stomach pain is intense, persistent or aggravating.
- Stomach pain is accompanied by marked constipation or diarrhea.
- There is mucus or blood in the stool.
- If you also have a fever, malaise, increased abdomen.
- If they are carriers of intestinal diverticula.