Pain in the intestines: causes, symptoms and treatment of diseases

December 10, 2019
Gastroenterology
Olga Simchenko

Many people often encounter problems such as pain in the intestines and stomach. It is very important to know exactly why such symptoms occur. Intestinal dysfunction has a very bad effect on a person’s overall well-being.

Abdominal pain is an almost instantaneous sensation of low intensity. Soreness appears as a result of the entry of pathological impulses into the nervous system. It is often concentrated in the upper abdomen.

It is very important to promptly determine the cause of its occurrence and carry out comprehensive treatment that will help eliminate the existing problem.

On the left side

In most cases, the main cause is diseases of the pancreas, which cannot cope with the load. Pain occurs 10-15 minutes after eating, and also intensifies when drinking alcohol. An attack of acute pancreatitis is always accompanied by severe colic in the left hypochondrium. Additional symptoms may include the following:

nausea and vomiting; abdominal spasm; increase in body temperature.

Intestinal pain, how to treat it with diets, pills and folk remedies

Pain in the intestinal area is one of the very common complaints when visiting a doctor. As a rule, it is caused by inflammatory changes in the mucous membrane of different parts of the small and large intestine. By nature it can be aching, sharp, dull, cramping.

Most patients note a clear connection between the act of defecation and the disappearance of symptoms. If your intestines hurt, then to alleviate the suffering you need to understand the causes of the pain.

Treatment of intestinal pain can be divided into two stages: emergency care, planned treatment.

First aid

Very often, pathological symptoms appear when it is not possible to see a doctor. In such situations, first aid to the patient is provided by his relatives. Conventionally, actions can be represented in the form of such an algorithm.

Determine the possible cause of the pain. If this is the first attack, the pain is intense, acute, and is accompanied by a disturbance in the patient’s general condition - increased body temperature, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth - the only correct solution is to seek help from doctors.
If the patient suffers from chronic intestinal pathology and similar symptoms occur regularly, you can try taking medications at home.
As an emergency measure, antispasmodics can be recommended to the patient. They will help relieve pain in the intestines and improve the patient's condition.

Planned treatment

First aid can only temporarily improve the patient's condition. For a complete recovery, you need to undergo planned treatment. It must be comprehensive and take place in three interrelated directions:

diet;
traditional treatment;
folk remedies.

They complement each other, which allows you to quickly relieve intestinal symptoms.

Medical nutrition

Diet is key for intestinal pathology. Without it, treatment simply will not be effective, even if the most effective tablets are used.

For intestinal pain, the diet is chosen depending on intestinal function. If symptoms are accompanied by constipation, table No. 3 according to Pevzner is prescribed. If the patient has diarrhea - No. 4.

Regardless of the type of disorder, the following products are prohibited for intestinal diseases:

onions, garlic, radishes, radishes;
fatty meats and fish;
strong coffee, sparkling water, alcohol;
rich meat and fish broths, dishes based on them.

Diet No. 3 includes all those foods whose purpose is to enhance intestinal motility. It is recommended to adhere to the following rules.

Cereal porridges - buckwheat, pearl barley, barley, wheat.
Bakery products – whole grain bread and bran bread. You can eat modern diet bread, but only with a liquid dish.
To prepare soups, it is recommended to use meat and fish broth, a lot of vegetables rich in fiber - cabbage, carrots, beets.
Choose low-fat varieties of meat and fish.
All types of fresh vegetables and fruits are encouraged.
Drinks allowed include still water, compotes, diluted juices, and tea.

For a patient with constipation, the diet categorically does not recommend jelly, jelly, sweets with gelatin and agar, marshmallows, and marmalade. Bakery products made from premium flour are also not recommended. All of these foods slow down intestinal motility, which can increase symptoms of the disease.

Diet No. 4 is recommended for patients with diarrhea. It involves the exclusion of those dishes that cause rotting and fermentation processes in the intestines, and also enhance peristalsis. This diet is prescribed for infectious diseases, food poisoning, colitis, accompanied by frequent and loose bowel movements.

In the classic version, the diet limits the consumption of carbohydrates and fats, as the main provocateurs of fermentation processes. At the same time, the amount of proteins remains unchanged. Among modern doctors, it is becoming increasingly popular to limit protein foods, which cause rotting.

The basis of nutrition is pureed porridge with the most uniform consistency.
Meat and fish can be consumed in the form of minced meat or soufflé.
Puree soups without spices, potatoes and pasta are allowed.
Rice is added to cutlets instead of bread.
Fruits and berries with an astringent effect are recommended - quince, dogwood, bird cherry, blueberry.

The diet does not recommend fresh baked goods, chocolate, sweet yoghurts, or milk puddings.

Pharmaceuticals

Today, the pharmaceutical market offers a variety of tablets that help relieve symptoms of intestinal diseases. Doctors mainly use the following groups of drugs:

antispasmodics;
laxatives;
carminative;
sorbents;
probiotics.

Antispasmodics

Antispasmodics are those whose main task is to relieve spasms and pain. Most often, doctors prescribe No-shpa, Drotaverine, Mebeverine, Duspatalin. The tablets quickly eliminate symptoms and improve the patient's condition.

Laxatives

Laxatives help relieve constipation. Recently, lactulose-based drugs, for example Duphalac, have become increasingly popular. They contain dietary fiber, which increases the volume and reduces the density of stool, making it soft and effective.

Carminative

The most popular drug from this group is Espumisan. Simethicone, which is part of it, splits large gas bubbles into smaller ones, which are easily removed from the body.

Sorbents

The main task of sorbents is to remove toxins that have accumulated in the intestines and cause unpleasant symptoms. The simplest remedy in this group is activated carbon. Nowadays, new, more effective drugs have been developed that can adsorb toxins on themselves - Smecta, Atoxil, Enterosgel.

Probiotics

Preparations containing bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. Normally, these bacteria inhabit the intestinal mucosa and prevent the adhesion of pathogenic microorganisms to it. When the microbiological balance is disturbed, favorable conditions are created for the growth and development of pathogenic bacteria. Outwardly, this manifests itself as pain in the intestines and disruption of its functioning.

Folk remedies

If for some reason the patient cannot or does not want to take pills, folk remedies will come to the rescue. They are especially indicated in the subacute period of the disease and in case of incomplete remission. Herbs that have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and carminative effects will help relieve symptoms. To prepare decoctions, both multicomponent mixtures and one type of raw material are used.

A decoction is prepared from chamomile, sage and yarrow, taken in equal parts. Take half a glass before each meal.
Fresh potato has an enveloping and wound-healing effect. Take a glass on an empty stomach.
To reduce putrefactive and fermentation processes, garlic tincture is recommended. 100 g of garlic is poured with vodka and left for two weeks at room temperature. Take 20-25 drops before each meal. To enhance the effect, it is advisable to drink it with kefir, yogurt or homemade fermented baked milk.
For constipation, a decoction of buckthorn, yarrow, and nettle is recommended. It has a mild laxative effect and stimulates intestinal motility.
If diarrhea predominates in the clinic, the patient is prescribed a decoction of oak bark - half a glass twice a day. It has a good astringent effect.

When choosing a method of alternative treatment for intestinal pain, be sure to consult a specialist. He will help you choose the fees that will be useful in each specific case.

On the right side

The liver is located to the right of the stomach, so if there is colitis in the side in this area, the cause should be sought in this organ, or rather in a disease that causes discomfort. There are 4 of them:

Viral liver infections. Necrosis. The presence of neoplasms in the organ itself and in nearby tissues. Abscess.

Also, colic in the right hypochondrium can be caused by diseases of the gallbladder. The pain is nagging, aching. Intensifies with movement and during the digestion process. In the presence of acute conditions, hepatic colic can provoke painful shock.

First aid for colic

An ice compress can be used to reduce pain.

Epigastric region: where it is located and what diseases are symptoms of pain in this area

If you experience stabbing pain in the abdominal area, you should immediately go to bed. If possible, fill a glass with water and keep it nearby. If you feel thirsty, you should take just a few small sips.

To relieve pain, you can use an ice compress. You cannot give enemas or rinse your stomach yourself. Painkillers should be abandoned, as it will be more difficult for the doctor to determine the cause of the pain in the future. If the pain does not go away within 10-15 minutes, call an ambulance.

In a stomach

In a healthy person, abdominal colic can be associated with such manifestations as:

wearing tight, compressive clothing; poor diet; prolonged fasting; lack of daily routine; nervous tension, frequent stressful situations.

If these unpleasant symptoms appear systematically, and each attack is stronger and longer lasting than the previous one, the problems may be:

Dysbacteriosis is characterized by an increase in the number of pathogenic microflora in the intestines, due to which the digestion process slows down significantly. Irritable bowel syndrome - occurs against the background of emotional stress, as well as improper unbalanced nutrition. Oncological neoplasms of the abdominal organs that affect the digestion process.

The upper part of the abdomen belongs to the stomach and pancreas, but colic in the lower part belongs to the intestines.

Pain in the intestines - causes

1. Flatulence.

This is a very irritating and most common phenomenon that occurs due to intestinal dysfunction. You eat a light snack and can't fasten the button on your skirt... And not only that. Abdominal pain, cramps and cutting attacks can ruin any event. If these problems have been bothering you for a long time, it is advisable to consult a doctor who, in addition to dietary recommendations, will suggest medications containing lactobacilli - substances that stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, or enzyme preparations that relieve pain in the intestines and eliminate symptoms.

2. Constipation.

Up to 90% of the causes of constipation are of psychogenic origin, and only the remaining 10% are due to intestinal diseases and other causes of general health problems. Various emotions such as anger or fear can lead to severe constipation, which in turn causes other problems.

It is difficult to determine when constipation occurs; stool frequency is very individual. A common sign of constipation is bowel movements less than three times a week.

3. Intestinal neurosis.

The disease is characterized by the urge to defecate, irregular bowel movements and often severe abdominal pain associated with colic. There may be vomiting, bloating or abdominal gurgling. This problem affects almost a quarter of women. However, only a few of them decide to see a doctor. Treatment is also aimed at improving the overall health of the intestines. Many people suffer for many years.

4. Irritable bowel syndrome.

Almost every second woman is susceptible to this disease. It is a functional disorder of intestinal muscle movement, which is caused by certain foods, overeating, physical or mental stress, anxiety, and the like. This is a very uncomfortable disorder because a person never knows whether he can treat himself to a piece of chocolate or a cup of coffee without the risk of causing gurgling in the intestines, bloating, excessive flatulence and stomach pain.

Our country is among the countries with the highest incidence rate in the world. During the year, about 53 new cases of the disease are detected per 100,000 population.

5. Heartburn.

The most common cause of heartburn is poor eating habits. The acidic gastric juice that flows from the stomach into the esophagus feels like a volcano spewing burning lava inside you. This particularly unpleasant and painful sensation occurs behind the sternum. If heartburn bothers you 2 or 3 times a week for more than a month, you should definitely consult a doctor. Due to irritation of the esophagus by stomach acids over a long period of time, ulcers or even malignant neoplasms can develop.

6. Gastric neurosis.

Are you bothered by frequent pressing, painful sensations in the stomach, especially before important events, do you suffer from loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea? Despite the fact that the medical examination does not show any problems, the discomfort persists? In this case, changing your lifestyle, slowing down your work pace, and changing your diet often helps.

7. Colon cancer.

Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) is one of the most common malignant tumors. The concern is that the number of diseases is increasing. In Western countries, the number of newly diagnosed patients with colorectal cancer is greater than with other types of tumors. According to the WHO, colorectal cancer affects 678,000 people every year and 400,000 die.

Our country is among the countries with the highest incidence of this disease. Every year there are about 53 new cases per 100,000 population. Since 1996, colorectal cancer has been one of the most frequently newly diagnosed malignant diseases in men and women (second only to lung cancer). The disease occurs more often in men. Another unpleasant fact is that this tumor appears in the last stages (about 80% of patients), when there is no chance of successful treatment. On the contrary, with early diagnosis and timely treatment, the chance of recovery is much higher. The tumor usually grows slowly, and it will take a long time before a person develops symptoms.

Depending on where the cancer is located in the colon, the following symptoms may occur:

increased fatigue;
weakness;
malaise;
anemia;
alternating diarrhea and constipation;
stomach ache;
after defecation – a feeling of incomplete bowel movement;
blood in the stool;
weight loss;
intestinal obstruction;
intestinal inflammation.

The development of colon cancer is significantly influenced by heredity and environmental factors. More than 20% of colon and rectal cancers are thought to be genetic.

External factors that contribute to the disease:

High amounts of fat, refined sugar and animal protein in the diet.
Excessive beer consumption.
Lack of vitamins in food.
Consumption of baked, fried, smoked foods.

Bile acids in the colon are also carcinogenic. Agents that promote cancer are found in foods, but some of these substances also occur in the intestines through the influence of intestinal bacteria. Certain conditions and diseases can lead to colon cancer. These include long-term inflammation of the colon (especially ulcerative colitis), benign tumors of the colon and rectum, conditions following removal of a benign tumor or inflammation from the colon, and surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Remember that pain in the intestines may indicate the presence of dangerous and serious diseases.

To reduce the negative trend of colon cancer, educational work should be carried out among the population regarding a healthy lifestyle (in particular, nutrition).

Colitis stomach

If the pain is localized in the solar plexus area, does not spread and does not radiate to other parts of the abdominal cavity, then the problem is in the stomach. Discomfort and pain are caused by diseases such as:

Gastritis is determined by the presence of an inflammatory process of the gastric mucosa, which is provoked by a pathogenic bacterium of the genus Helikobakter. Gastroduodenitis is a complex disease involving inflammation of the stomach and duodenum. Stomach ulcer – characterized by thinning of the stomach walls that bleed. Adenocarcinoma is a tumor disease of the stomach. Bulbit.

Many stomach diseases are difficult to self-medicate, and painkillers and antispasmodics only relieve symptoms, but do not treat the cause or symptoms.

Diagnosis and treatment

The problem of colitis is dealt with by a gastroenterologist or coloproctologist. During the consultation, a specialist will listen to your complaints, conduct an examination, and then prescribe additional tests.
. First of all, it is necessary to take a stool test, which can be used to judge how well the intestines are functioning and whether there is an intestinal infection. The following are also used to diagnose colitis:

irrigoscopy - X-ray examination of the intestines with preliminary filling with a contrast agent;
sigmoidoscopy - a section of the intestine (up to 30 cm) is examined using a special endoscopic device (rectoscope) inserted through the anus;
Colonoscopy is a study similar to sigmoidoscopy, but a section of the intestine up to one meter in length is examined.

It is necessary to carefully prepare for performing the listed studies. The purpose of preparation is to cleanse the intestines.

To clarify the diagnosis, the doctor may also prescribe an ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs.

Treatment of any colitis begins with the appointment of a special diet. Further tactics depend on the specific cause of the disease
.
If the disease is caused by an intestinal infection, antibiotics may be prescribed
.
If colitis is caused by long-term use of drugs, the drugs are discontinued
. For chronic colitis, antispasmodics (for example, no-spa), regulators of intestinal motility, antidiarrheals (for example, loperamide, imodium), anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, sulfasalazine), and in severe cases - glucocorticoid hormones are used.

In addition, physiotherapy (thermal treatment), psychotherapy, and sanatorium-resort treatment (Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Borjomi) may be prescribed.

Physical manifestations

The following explanation applies to abdominal pain that occurs for no apparent reason and is not associated with any illness.

Emotional reasons

If pain occurs in the upper abdomen, that is, in the solar plexus area, it indicates that the person is too worried about other people. He is afraid for someone.

If the lower abdomen (below the navel) hurts, this indicates that the person is too worried about what is happening in his life at the moment. He's afraid for himself. He might have gotten the impression that someone was trying to trample him in pursuit of their own goals

. It is also possible that he crawls on his belly in front of someone, that is, he humiliates himself in order to achieve some goal.

Mental reasons

The pain in your upper abdomen reminds you that you were not put on this planet to worry about the happiness of the people you love all the time. You can show compassion towards them, but no one is forcing you to lose your health

. Let them live their lives and help them only when they themselves ask for it, and only if you really have such an opportunity.

As for pain in the lower abdomen, you must stop thinking that worry and anxiety can somehow help you get rid of the person or situation that causes you fear. Try to calm down, and then you will have a better chance of finding the right way out

. Anxiety prevents you from focusing, and you make decisions out of fear rather than based on your true needs.

Spiritual Causes and Elimination

In order to understand the spiritual reasons that prevent you from satisfying the important needs of your sincere Self, ask yourself the questions given in the material monadatherapy. The answers to these questions will allow you not only to more accurately determine the true cause of your physical problem, but also to eliminate it.

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Colic is an unpleasant pain sensation that often occurs in the abdomen. Even newborns are familiar with them, in whom unpleasant manifestations are associated with the formation of the functions of the gastrointestinal tract

. In older people, colic may be accompanied by certain diseases (hepatic colic and pancreatitis), and may also occur in response to certain foods, the digestion and breakdown of which is difficult. In what situations the stomach hurts, why this happens, and what nature of the pain they have, we will analyze further.

Liver colitis

It is not difficult to determine that problems are in the liver. If colic intensifies after eating heavy and junk food, is localized in the right hypochondrium and does not extend beyond the abdominal cavity, this may indicate liver pathologies such as:

hepatitis A, B, C, H; liver tumors; cirrhosis; vascular diseases of the organ; fatty degeneration; blockage of the bile duct (stones).

The pain may intensify with physical activity, which indicates a large flow of blood to the organ, which does not have time to cope with the increased load.

Alarming symptoms

An alarming sign is prolonged, persistent pain

Busyness at work and at home often forces women to ignore pain in the groin, postponing seeking medical help. However, there are a number of signs that require an immediate visit to the doctor. Among them:

a noticeable increase in pain from mild to stronger, accompanying even light movements;
duration of pain that does not go away for several days and constantly makes itself felt;
the appearance of bloody or purulent discharge, unpleasant odor, menstrual irregularities;
associated painful symptoms: nausea, dizziness, fever, weakness, pain during or before urination.

Often, accompanying symptoms in combination with stabbing pain in the lower abdomen accurately indicate the development of a particular disease.

If the pain is caused by a gastrointestinal disease, it is accompanied by nausea, vomiting and exhaustion.
A sharp increase in body temperature and chills are signs of infection of the pelvic organs.
Pain from internal bleeding in the abdominal cavity accompanies fainting and shock.
Pain when urinating indicates a disease of the excretory system.

Any of the listed factors requires prompt seeking of help and prompt diagnosis to establish the exact cause of the pain.

Under the left and right shoulder blade

Colic in the shoulder blade area is rarely associated with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Usually the causes are pathologies such as:

Diseases of the cardiovascular system - acute heart failure, thrombocytosis, arrhythmia and tachycardia can provoke colic in the area of the shoulder blades and between them. Kidney disease - if colic gets worse when you inhale, and your back hurts in the area of the shoulder blades, which is accompanied by frequent painful urination, then the problem is in the kidneys. This could be a symptom of a urinary tract infection or cancer. Biphasic rupture of the spleen is a dangerous pathological condition characterized by a violation of the integrity of the organ.

Sometimes colic in the area of the shoulder blades is a sign of a chronic type of peptic ulcer, which is in the acute stage.

Stitching pain in the lower abdomen due to intestinal diseases

Stitching pains in intestinal diseases are usually associated with chronic inflammatory processes in the intestinal mucosa. With a long course of the disease, the normal functioning of the muscular lining of the intestine is disrupted, which leads to periodic spasms of its muscles.

In addition, stabbing pain can occur as a result of short-term irritation of the eroded surface of the intestinal mucosa (for example, when damaged walls of the sigmoid colon come into contact after defecation).

Periodically appearing stabbing pains in chronic diverticulitis and chronic appendicitis are quite dangerous. With these surgical pathologies, pain is localized in the right iliac region and, as a rule, is not accompanied by any additional symptoms.

Chronic diverticulitis is a disease associated with inflammation of congenital or acquired defects in the wall of the cecum or ascending colon - diverticula. A diverticulum is a kind of pouch connected to the intestinal lumen through a narrow mouth. The very anatomical structure of the diverticulum contributes to the stagnation of intestinal contents in it, and, consequently, creates all the conditions for the development of inflammatory processes.

Just like chronic appendicitis, chronic diverticulitis can at any time become acute and require emergency surgical intervention. Therefore, if stabbing pain occurs in the lower abdomen on the right, it is best to consult a surgeon in a timely manner. The choice of treatment method (conservative or surgical) will depend on the results of the examination.

In addition, it should be taken into account that stabbing pain in the lower abdomen on the right may be the first symptom of malignant tumors located near the junction of the small intestine into the large intestine. In this place there is a special valve (the so-called Bauhinian valve), which prevents the reflux of colonic contents into the small intestine.

If the functioning of the bauginium valve is disrupted, pain of a spastic nature (stabbing or cramping) may occur due to muscle spasm in response to irritation of the small intestine by colonic contents.

In addition to tumors, an inflammatory process (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) can disrupt the functioning of the valve, but in such cases, stabbing pain in the lower abdomen on the right will develop against the background of a detailed picture of the disease (diarrhea, often with blood, a sharp deterioration in the patient's general condition).

However, as clinical experience shows, most often stabbing pain in the lower abdomen occurs with proctosigmoiditis, an inflammation of the terminal portion of the large intestine. The functional and anatomical features of the structure of this part of the digestive tract (natural bends and narrowings, the dense nature of the contents) predispose both to the occurrence of inflammatory processes and to their protracted course.

In this case, the causes of proctosigmoiditis can be different: a specific infection (dysentery), an autoimmune process (ulcerative colitis), circulatory disorders (ischemic sigmoiditis), etc. However, the general symptoms of the pathology will be tenesmus (painful urge to defecate), frequent painful stools and lower pain abdomen on the left, which can be pulling, aching, stitching and cramping in nature.

Stitching pain in the lower abdomen on the left with proctosigmoiditis, as a rule, appears after a shaking ride (spasms of smooth muscle muscles in response to mechanical irritation), as well as before the act of defecation (irritation of the eroded mucous membrane with feces) and after the passage of feces (contact of the affected mucous membrane of the intestine after complete emptying).

If you suspect proctosigmoiditis, you should contact your doctor. Treatment and prognosis of the disease depend on the cause of the inflammatory process.

Colic in the throat

Unpleasant sensations when swallowing, when even crushed food requires some effort when swallowing, the reason may be the following:

Drying of the oral mucosa and esophagus. Jar of Hearts. Enlarged thyroid gland. Allergy, manifested in the form of swelling of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Irritation of the vagus nerve, which results in contraction of the muscles that provide the swallowing mechanism. Aortic aneurysm. Sinus cysts and neoplasms in the esophagus. Diaphragmatic hernia. Reflux, as a result of which part of the stomach contents, along with air, enters the oral cavity.

Colitis tongue

Unpleasant sensations in the tongue, tingling or an increase in its size most often indicates its irritation by an allergen. This is how allergies manifest themselves, but the reasons may be different:

infectious disease of the oral mucosa; tumors; irritation by external factors: thermal burn, puncture, insect bite; integrity damage; neuralgia of the tongue.

In some cases, discomfort in the tongue, especially during the process of grinding food, may indicate an existing disease of the digestive tract, which occurs in a latent form.

What to do?

Patients are interested in what to do if their intestines hurt. If you have the slightest doubt about the harmlessness of abdominal pain, you should immediately consult a doctor.

You should also seek medical help in case of severe or recurring abdominal pain, when the pain syndrome is combined with:

vomiting blood;
bloody or black stools;
shortness of breath;
increased temperature;
any signs of dehydration;
inability to defecate, especially when combined with vomiting;
abdominal pain when touched;
pain lasting longer than several hours.

Often a person knows well why his intestines hurt. If the nature of the pain and its location have not changed, and the causes of the pain syndrome do not pose a threat to the health and life of the patient, he can take certain measures to improve his condition. Commonly used methods for treating intestinal pain at home:

eating less food;
taking a small amount of baking soda;
drinking lemon or lemon juice;
quitting drinking alcohol and smoking.

Some patients report pain relief after consuming:

ginger;
mint;
licorice root;
chamomile tea.

For some patients, these measures can relieve symptoms, but if pain in the intestines continues, medical attention is needed. You cannot thoughtlessly take advertised drugs for abdominal pain, because there is no remedy that could cure all the causes of this problem.

Until the cause of intestinal pain is determined, you should not take aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In some diseases, they can worsen the patient’s condition, as well as smooth out the clinical picture, making it difficult for the doctor to find out why the person’s intestines hurt.

If the patient knows exactly what the cause of his pain in the intestines is, and the nature and severity of the symptoms have not changed, he can take mildly effective drugs prescribed by his doctor for a similar situation, for example, No-shpu for abdominal cramps. If such treatment is ineffective, you should seek medical help.

To reduce the risk of intestinal pain, you need to:

Follow healthy eating habits with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Exercise regularly.
Quit smoking.
Do not abuse alcoholic beverages.
Observe personal hygiene rules. This statement especially applies to frequent hand washing, as well as avoiding objects or products that may be contaminated with viruses or bacteria.

In addition, each cause of abdominal pain has its own specific prevention.

Abdominal pain is a common symptom of many diseases of the digestive tract. Some of them are functional in nature and are not life-threatening. Others can cause serious illness to the patient and even lead to death. That is why any new or changed symptoms of pain in the intestines need the attention of a doctor.

Author: Taras Nevelichuk, doctor, especially for Zhkt.ru

Colic after eating

If colic accompanies the process of eating food, it means that the person has serious health problems, namely the digestive tract. There may be one disease, or it may affect several organs at once. In this case, it is important to understand that colic is a response to an irritant and a signal for a person that something is wrong in the body. Therefore, you should not ignore the body’s prompts, attributing discomfort in the stomach to poor nutrition.

Colic after eating can occur even in healthy people, especially in childhood. Such symptoms are explained by the immaturity of the digestive tract, which is not capable of producing the required volume of secretion necessary for the complete digestion of food. To avoid discomfort and pain, as well as reduce the risk of colic, it is important to eat properly and not to eat “overseas” foods, the digestion of which poses a problem for the body. The fact is that food that is atypical for the body requires the production of certain enzymes, which already causes a load on the pancreas, stomach and intestines.

How to respond to spasms?

What can and cannot be done if your intestines are sick? Is it possible to relieve this pain without calling a doctor, at home?

When you are completely sure that it is the intestines that are hurting, and the pain is not too severe and allows you to move around, you need to do the following:

drink an antispasmodic: No-shpu, Papaverine, Baralgin or any other;
Take a comfortable position and wait half an hour.

If after pain relief the discomfort in the intestinal area has passed, then you can begin to rehabilitate the organ.

What measures help eliminate the causes of intestinal discomfort?

Remember when your last bowel movement was;
If you haven't had a bowel movement for several days, take a laxative;
Massage your stomach and lower back. The abdomen is massaged clockwise - this corresponds to the direction of movement of intestinal masses. Massage will also help relieve gas in the colon;
You can remove bloating in the abdomen by taking a few tablets of activated carbon - this remedy is always available in your home medicine cabinet. Instead of coal, you can drink Smecta diluted with water.

Those who are prone to intestinal pain should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. This technique normalizes motor skills and helps get rid of constipation.

You need to drink water, not tea, coffee or compote. Unboiled cool water cleanses the intestines especially quickly.

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It should be drunk in the morning, on an empty stomach - after a few minutes, weak cramps in the lower abdomen will begin and you will have to visit the toilet.

To prevent spasms and pain in the intestines from appearing again, it is worth taking preventive measures:

establish proper nutrition;
regularly perform gymnastic exercises on the abdominal muscles and lower back to restore peristalsis.

After abdominal cramps and intestinal pain subside, it is worth undergoing a series of examinations.

First of all you will have to do:

stool analysis for worm eggs;
coprogram for identifying digestive defects;
bacteriological examination of stool for dysbacteriosis.

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Once you receive your test results, your doctor will know what you need to do next. A more serious hardware examination may be required. Only after this will the gastroenterologist make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

Be sure to contact a healthcare professional if:

the colon has always emptied without problems, but recently persistent constipation began and pain in the intestines appeared;
diarrhea alternates with constipation;
Constantly, even at night, the intestines hurt on the right or left;
spasms and pain occur regardless of food;
blood appeared in the stool;
diarrhea does not stop even at night;
for no reason you suddenly lost weight.

The listed conditions are symptoms of life-threatening diseases and require immediate treatment.

In the anus

Discomfort and painful acts of defecation, accompanied by colic, indicate the presence of inflammation of the hemorrhoids due to varicose veins. Also, colic may indicate the presence of neoplasms in the rectum and intestines, as evidenced by blood released along with feces.

A disease such as paraproctitis can also be accompanied by colic, pain and a feeling of pulsation in the anus. There is a feeling of fullness in the intestines, in which there is a false urge to defecate.

Warning signs

If, in addition to colic, other signs appear in the abdomen: nausea and vomiting, hyperthermia, loss of consciousness, you should immediately call an ambulance. The following symptoms may indicate the development of:

gastritis or cholecystitis;
lead poisoning;
appendicitis.

Localization of colic helps to make a more accurate diagnosis. Typically, pain appears in the upper part of the peritoneum, and after some time passes to the intestines. False urges to go to the toilet often occur.

In the pancreas

Pancreatic colic occurs in two cases:

In the presence of pancreatitis. When there are stones in the ducts.

Both cases are life-threatening, so complex and long-term treatment is required. If colic appears more than once a month, has a paroxysmal course, provokes pain and discomfort in the abdomen, then it’s time for an examination.

Thus, colic in the gastrointestinal tract can be caused not only by dietary habits, but also by diseases. If their appearance is systematic, this cannot be ignored by drowning out the symptoms with painkillers. Taking painkillers only temporarily relieves the symptom, but does not treat the cause of its occurrence.

First aid at home

What to do if you have colitis in your stomach? There can be many causes of pain. First of all, you need to call an ambulance. Before doctors arrive, you should not use a heating pad, take antispasmodics or painkillers, or give an enema.

If the doctor confirms normal colic, then the following measures can be taken.

Take No-shpa or Drotaverine and take the tablets with mint decoction.
Apply a warm heating pad to the groin area. This will allow you to relax the muscle structures and remove spasm.
Give a cleansing enema.
In stressful situations, you can take a sedative.
Use rectal suppositories with belladonna extract.

You can't do anything else on your own. You should give up food for 10-12 hours.

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Pain can occur due to a huge number of reasons. Often, when a person has a stomach ache, he doesn’t even pay attention to it. This passive attitude towards one’s health is caused by the frantic pace of modern life. Unfortunately, in some cases such carelessness leads to the development of quite serious diseases. It is necessary to immediately find out why there may be a stabbing in the stomach and take appropriate measures.

First aid

If the pain increases, and an immediate visit to the doctor has to be postponed, you can ease your well-being with the help of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs - ketonal, ibuprofen, nimesulide. You can reduce the intensity of pain by applying a bag of cold water or ice to your stomach.

It is not always possible to eliminate the negative result of such self-medication and preserve a woman’s reproductive function. Especially when it comes to young girls and expectant mothers in the initial stages of bearing a child.

Why does colitis occur in the stomach with gastritis?

The first thing you might think of when you experience colitis in the abdomen is gastritis. Indeed, gastritis is now very common and this is due to the very rhythm of our lives. The inability to have a normal snack, constant stress at work or school, alcohol abuse and smoking - all these are integral factors that predispose to the development of gastritis and abdominal pain.

Gastritis itself is caused by bacteria, but in healthy people the number of these microorganisms is always maintained at such a level that the disease simply cannot appear. But as soon as some kind of malfunction occurs, colitis in the stomach with gastritis immediately makes itself felt, manifesting itself in pain and the feeling that something is stabbing in the stomach, belching appears, bad breath, and a white coating coats the tongue.

It is quite obvious that if inflammation of the gastric mucosa occurs, it means that something is affecting it. Most often, the most important factor is excessive secretion of gastric juice and a constant increase in the level of acidity in it. But besides this, the main causes of gastritis of the stomach include:

violations of diet and nutrition;

eating spicy and rough foods as a cause of colitis in the stomach;

an irresistible desire to eat hot food;

consumption of alcoholic beverages, coffee, cigarettes;

long-term use of medications, the side effects of which are a negative effect on the digestive system;

changes in hormonal levels, all kinds of intoxication;

psychological and physical stress;

genetic predisposition as a cause of colitis in the abdomen.

Causes of colitis in acute gastritis

What is usually called poisoning or acute inflammation of the gastric mucosa is acute gastritis. The cause of colitis in the abdomen against the background of acute gastritis is negative effects on the stomach wall: chemical, mechanical, thermal or bacterial. That is, inflammation of the stomach can be caused by taking medications (especially indiscriminately and in large quantities), eating low-quality foods, eating dry food, poorly prepared (insufficiently processed) food, too hot or too cold dishes, which, damaging the mucous membrane, can cause the activation of a specific microorganism – Helicobacter pylori

living in the submucosal layer of the stomach. The entry of this infection into the stomach is facilitated by poor hygiene: eating in public catering establishments, the inability to wash your hands before eating and other factors. Acute inflammation of the stomach can also be caused by poorly chewed food, so the condition of the teeth is extremely important for the prevention of gastritis.

The mucous membrane of the stomach of a healthy person effectively resists a variety of negative influences. Therefore, a single deviation from proper nutrition does not entail acute gastric inflammation.

The presence of chronic diseases, acute infections, reduced body resistance, nervous and physical overload, stress, poor ecology - all these factors seriously weaken the body’s immunity in general, and the protective capabilities of the gastric mucosa in particular. This is why acute gastritis is such a common disease today.

Colitis in the abdomen with gastritis can occur due to poor diet. For example, for some reason a person does not have the opportunity to eat throughout the day and puts up with the feeling of hunger. In the evening he comes home and after a whole day of “hunger strike”, he fills his stomach to capacity. This situation can easily lead to acute inflammation of its mucous membrane.

The unsuccessful attempts of some people to “go on a diet” have a similar effect: a day of fasting - and the following overeating (and even in a state of stress: “I didn’t have enough willpower again!”). The result is colitis in the stomach due to gastritis.

Allergic acute gastritis also occurs, the cause of which is individual intolerance to certain types of foods or certain medications.

general information

One of the most important stages of food digestion occurs in the colon, during which all necessary substances and elements are released from food, absorbed in the intestine and distributed by the circulatory system throughout the body. If an organ hurts, then this is an alarming signal. It signals the presence of diseases and pathologies in the body, which lead to disruption of the digestion process, assimilation of food and release of feces. This situation requires identifying the root cause of the disease and taking treatment measures.

Causes of pain

Inflammation of the mucous membrane provokes acute pain in the abdominal cavity.
Pain in the intestines is caused by spastic contractions of the muscles of the thin or thick part, as well as by impaired motility. Painful sensations occur suddenly, regardless of the time of day, food intake and the process of defecation. When the intestines hurt (especially its lower part), a person often experiences symptoms such as indigestion, heartburn and belching (sometimes with an unpleasant odor), problems with bowel movements, and acute pain that radiates to the spine. At the same time, there is often a headache, a burning sensation in the stomach, and weight loss occurs. The causes of pain in the intestines are:

Inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, in which localized foci of inflammation form on the tissue walls, interfering with the proper functioning of the organ. Acute pain can occur anywhere and radiate to the lower or upper part, right or left side of the abdominal cavity.
Infection of a person with parasites that damage an organ (a person’s weight decreases, stabbing pains appear), in this case, medical help is needed with the use of antihistamines against worms.
The causes of pain in the intestines are a decrease in immunity, when pathological microflora enters the body and destroys the walls of the organ, the patient’s health worsens, pain appears in the head area, and stool disturbances occur.
Discomfort is also caused by a violation of the elasticity of the walls of the organ, which leads to problems with peristalsis, this causes inflammation and irritation.
Changes in hormonal levels during pregnancy can cause abdominal pain.
The cause of pain in the intestines is pregnancy. In the first trimester, a malfunction of the organ occurs due to a strong hormonal surge in the body, as a result of which the organs lose their basic functions, which provokes the disease. At later stages, the growing uterus and fetus put pressure on the intestines, preventing it from performing its functions, digestion and stool disturbances occur, and pulling and shooting pain in the spine (lumbago) is very disturbing. In this case, the doctor will advise you to do therapeutic enemas, which helps get rid of the problem.
Colon obstruction is also a cause of pain. Obstruction occurs due to the fact that it contains tumors and adhesions that arise as a result of chronic inflammatory processes. The patient experiences shooting pains near the spine (lumbago), and a burning sensation and heaviness occurs in the upper abdominal region.

What are the symptoms?

Pain in the intestinal area most often does not depend on time. Their occurrence is not related to food intake and food quality. They occur in the morning or at night, when a person is at rest, while walking or exercising. The pain manifests itself in the form of spasms, aching, like colic. To understand and determine what kind of illness bothers a person, let’s consider the main manifestations of painful sensations:

Spasms are characterized by sharp and dull pain in the intestines, appear suddenly and disappear abruptly. Severe pain is relieved with drugs that have antispasmodic properties (No-Shpa, Drotaverine). However, it is not recommended to take such medications yourself; medications are prescribed by a doctor after a preliminary examination.
A symptom of frequent constipation is aching pain in the left side.
Aching and dull intestinal pain that radiates to the left side is associated with tension in the wall of the organ. This disease occurs with irregular bowel movements and frequent constipation, when the body is infected with parasites, and with excessive gas formation. If the painful sensations are regular and radiate to the back, then this is an alarming signal, since with such symptoms the development of cancer in the body is possible. To exclude a diagnosis, you should not self-medicate at home, but go to the hospital.
Stitching pain occurs with a disease such as appendicitis, pregnancy pathology, liver problems, peritonitis, pancreatic inflammation, gallstones. In addition to the fact that a person has cutting pain in the intestines, his temperature may rise, it is difficult to relieve it, a headache appears, loss of appetite occurs, and heaviness occurs in the area where the pathology is localized.

If a person is bothered by constant pain in the abdomen and stomach, then in this case one cannot take painkillers on one’s own, since during the examination the diagnostic picture may be blurred and the doctor will not be able to distinguish the nature of the pain and make an accurate diagnosis (especially if a child has a stomach ache).

Why does colitis develop with an ulcer?

In addition to gastritis, abdominal pain can appear due to another common disease - gastric and duodenal ulcers. Many people nowadays are faced with such a well-known disease as a stomach ulcer because of them. It should be explained why this disease occurs.

Suffering from this disease, you can guess why your stomach hurts from time to time. In these cases, the pain is much stronger than with gastritis. When the ulcer is localized in the stomach, pain occurs immediately after eating, in response to the secretion of gastric juice, which begins to irritate the ulcerated area of the mucosa. If the ulcer is in the duodenum, the stomach hurts on an empty stomach and stops when eating. Much in the development of stomach ulcers depends on a person’s attitude towards his body. Lifestyle, bad habits, diet and much more greatly influence our health. If you have bad habits - alcohol abuse or smoking - it is best to get rid of them as quickly as possible, by any means.

One of the most common causes of colitis in the abdomen with an ulcer is smoking, not only cigarettes, but also hookah, which is considered to be of little harm to health. To avoid being affected by the disease, try to smoke as little as possible.

Alcohol abuse is also a cause of colitis in the abdomen with a stomach ulcer. It is bad for your body. Because it destroys important cells in your stomach. Alcohol can only be beneficial if you drink small amounts of red wine infrequently.

To avoid stomach ulcers, you should avoid drinking large amounts of carbonated water or drinks containing caffeine. If you can't stop taking them, take little and infrequently.

One of the main causes of colitis in the stomach due to ulcers is the consumption of very cold or hot food or liquid, which often leads to damage to the stomach. Also, do not indulge in very spicy, salty and sour dishes. Frequent stress or depression can also cause ulcers.

What to do for pain in the intestines?

We all sometimes experience bloating, constipation, or, conversely, diarrhea. Many disorders are accompanied by sharp pain in the intestinal area. They can be strong, and there may be acute pain, pressing or dull.

If your intestines hurt, you need to pay attention to it.

If your intestinal pain is a long-term problem, take it as a signal - your stomach is letting you know that something is wrong with it.

Why does my intestines hurt? The stomach can be irritated by poor nutrition, but problems can also be caused by fears, hatred, aggression, and suffering. Gastritis gives you a signal that you are collecting indigestible things within yourself. Don’t push problems inside yourself, resolve conflicts openly, have the courage to talk about your feelings.