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Intestinal problems
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Intestinal problems, different types of intestinal problems in adults, children, causes,

symptoms, homeopathy medicine, or homeopathic treatment for intestinal problems.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease – is a group of inflammatory conditions

(Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) mainly affecting the large and small

bowel. The distinguishing features of Crohn’s and UC depend on the location

and presentation of the inflammatory changes. UC primarily affects the colon

and rectum, while Crohn’s can affect any portion of the GI tract from the mouth

to anus. The majority of clinical cases affect the terminal ileum (portion

connecting the small and large intestine). Furthermore, UC is limited to the

mucosa or lining of the gut, while Crohn’s affects the whole bowel wall,

resulting in skip-like “transmural lesions.” Unlike UC, Crohn’s is widely

regarded as an autoimmune condition.

Crohn’s disease – is a chronic transmural inflammatory disease of the

gastrointestinal tract of unknown etiology. Crohn’s disease involves acute and

chronic granulomatous bowel disease with a cobblestone effect. Onset is

generally between 15 and 30 years of age. Crohn’s disease differs from

ulcerative colitis by affecting the gastrointestinal tract from oral cavity to

rectum; UC involves the mucosal tissue of the colon and rectum. In Crohn’s

disease, the intestinal lumen decreases; peristalsis from food intake cause

cramping pain, especially in the right lower quadrant. Other symptoms include

fever, weight loss, debility, nausea, mouth sores, anal fissures, vomiting,

abdominal pain, intestinal bleeding, and sporadic flare-ups.

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Ulcerative colitis – is an inflammatory disorder of the colonic mucosa

characterized by relapses and remissions. The rectal mucosa is always

involved, occasionally by microscopic inflammation alone, and the disease

extends proximally.

Colitis – is a

simple word

defines as

inflammation

of the colon.

The mucosal

layer of the colon is inflamed and is responsible for symptoms of colitis. It

commonly occurs during adolescence and early adulthood. It can be broadly

classified in acute colitis that is usually self limiting and chronic which is

continuous or recurrent. Causes of colitis Bowel infection with shigella, e.coli,

salmonella etc Autoimmune reaction in disease like ulcerative colitis and

Crohn’s disease Ischemia of colon in volvulus and incarcerated hernia

Engorgement of collagen or lymphocytes Chemicals – effect of enema Sign and

symptoms of colitis Abdominal pain and cramps Diarrhea Pain in rectum

Tenesmus Blood and mucus in stool Urgency Fullness of abdomen Fever

Dehydration Shock Weight loss Diagnosis of Colitis Diagnosis mainly include

History of onset, duration Physical examination Complete blood count

Electrolytes Stool tests Computed tomography Abdominal X- ray

Sigmoidography Colonoscopy.

Intestinal obstruction intestinal obstruction is the partial or complete blockage

of the lumen in the small or large bowel. Small bowel obstruction is far more

common and usually more serious. Complete obstruction in any part of the

small or large bowel, if untreated, can cause death within hours due to shock

and vascular collapse.

Intestinal obstruction – is most likely to occur after abdominal surgery in

persons with congenital bowel deformities.

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Obstruction in the small intestine results in metabolic alkalosis from

dehydration and loss of gastric hydrochloric acid; lower bowel obstruction

causes slower dehydration and loss of intestinal alkaline fluids, resulting in

metabolic acidosis.

Ultimately, intestinal obstruction may lead to ischemia, necrosis, and death.

Colon cancer – is a cancer that starts in the large intestine, this type of cancer

occurs when there is uncontrolled cell growth in the large intestine. Colon

cancer is the most common malignancy in the western world after the age of

50, most colon cancers are adenocarcinomas tumors that develop from the

glands lining the colon’s inner wall. If colon cancer left untreated it can

eventually spread through the colon wall to involve the adjacent lymph nodes

and organs.

Celiac Disease – is genetically inherited autoimmune disease characterized by

sensitivity to proteins found in the grains wheat, rye, and barley. When these

grains are eaten by a person with celiac disease, they trigger an immune

response that damages the lining of the small intestine.

This decrease the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients, including

carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. When nutrients are not

absorbed, side effects can include weight loss, diarrhea, constipation, tiredness,

excess gas, vitamin and mineral deficiencies (for example, iron, folate, calcium,

fat-soluble vitamins), iron-deficiency anemia, and bone disease.

Persons with celiac disease should follow a life-long gluten free diet, strictly

avoiding wheat, rye, and barley proteins. A gluten free diet allows the

intestine to heal and improves gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea,

constipation, excess gas, and bloating. Strictly following this diet also help

prevent conditions that may be caused by long-term untreated celiac disease.

Such as lymphoma (a cancer of the lymph tissue) and osteoporosis (the chronic

loss of bone mass).

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Constipation – Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty

passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel

movement, inability to pass a bowel movement after straining or pushing for

more than 10 minutes, or no bowel after more than 3 days.

Constipation is a relative term. Normal patterns of bowel and you may not have

bowel movements every day. While some healthy people have consistently soft

or near runny stools, other have consistently firm stools, but no difficulty

passing them.

Diarrhea – is loose, watery, and frequent stools. Diarrhea is considered chronic

when person has loose stools longer than 4 weeks. Diarrhea in adults is usually

mild and resolves quickly without complication. In infants and children

diarrhea is more concerning. Children can become dehydrated quickly.

The most common cause of diarrhea is a mild viral infection that resolves on its

own within few days. This is called viral gastroenteritis which occurs most

often as mini-epidemics in schools, neighborhoods, or families.

Homeopathic treatment for intestinal problems:

Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The

selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and

symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through

which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and

symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not

only to treat intestinal problems but to address its underlying cause and

individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several

remedies are available to treat intestinal problems that can be selected on the

basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. For individualized

remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified

homeopathic doctor in person. There are following remedies which are helpful

in the treatment of intestinal problems:

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Agaricus, Aloe, Ammonium Mur, Carbo Veg, Calcaria Carb, Chamomilla,

Colocynth, Cuprum Met, Dulcamara, Graphites, Ignatia, Ipecauc, lycopodium,

Magnesia Mur, Mag Phos, Arsenic Album, Merc Cor, Phosphorous Nux

Vomica, Opium, Pulsatilla, Silicea, Spongia, Sulphur, Aconite, Alumina, Antim

Crude, Apis Mel, Argentum Nitricum, Gelsemium, Kreosote, Lachesis,

Causticum, Alumina, Plumbum Met, and many other medicines.

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Meenakshi Gupta
September 26, 2016 at 6:51 am

I frequently gets loose motion. This was started in2007 but controlled after
Auyrvedic treatment. Now since two years again gets it. Motion gets
semisoid and then watery with gas. Hospitalization is solution to stop them.
Endoscopy colonscopy CT SCAN ITG Test bypsi & other test performed at
PSRI DELHI are unremarkable good. But cause of loose motion is still
unknown.
Kindly advise me for hompathi medicine
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