If constipation occurs for the first time or is rare enough, it is unlikely that a person will immediately acquire a laxative or a candle from constipation. In such situations, you can manage the change in nutrition, the use of products that give a laxative effect. But if the stool is delayed regularly, the auxiliary methods may prove ineffective, and then you have to resort to special means.
Laxatives for constipation can be divided into oral (tablets, medicines) and rectal, that is, candles. The advantage of the last remedy is that it works much faster than drugs that should be drunk.
When can I use candles against constipation?
The fact is that constipation can be co-ologenic and proctogenic. In the first case, the contents of the intestine for some reason are delayed above the anorectal zone. The cause can serve as insufficient intestinal tone, and various obstacles, for example, scars or tumors. In the second case, the contents reach the rectum, and then there is a problem with bowel evacuation.
Since the candles act exclusively on the rectum, they are effective only with proctogenic constipation, whereas with cologne they can provoke a worsening of the condition. Therefore, one should resort to rectal suppositories only if you know exactly which type of constipation you have.
Kinds of candles from constipation
To date, pharmacies are offered a very rich choice of products, and it is not always clear which candles from constipation are best purchased. It depends on the age, the presence or absence of additional problems (cracks in the anus, hemorrhoids ), a variant of the effect on the body.
- Candles of constipation with glycerin. The most sparing means, which can be used even for pregnant women and infants. Such candles soften the stool, and also softly irritate the receptors of the rectum, stimulating its contraction. They can not be used for exacerbation of hemorrhoids, the presence of inflammatory processes and cracks in the anus.
- Gas-forming laxatives for constipation - a group of drugs, which usually includes sodium bicarbonate. Disintegrating, it releases carbon dioxide, which increases the pressure in the gut and irritates the receptors, stimulating bowel contractions. To gassing agents are candles with rhubarb, calcilax, ferrolaks. Preparations of this group have no contraindications.
- Bisacodyl (or an imported analogue of dulcolax). One of the most popular and effective laxatives. These candles stimulate the receptors and soften the stool masses. They are contraindicated for pregnant women, children under two years, with exacerbation of hemorrhoids, proctitis, the presence of peptic ulcer.
- Relief. Candles with hemorrhoids and anal fissures, which can be used as a remedy for constipation, if it is not prolonged. With strong constipation, such candles are ineffective, since they are more intended for the prevention of constipation associated with hemorrhoids.
- Sea-buckthorn candles are another remedy for constipation caused by hemorrhoids and anal fissures. A drug
It is considered to be completely natural and has an anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect.
Precautionary measures
Put the candles usually once a day, preferably in the morning, 15-20 minutes after breakfast. Long-term use in some cases can cause unpleasant sensations and irritation in the anus. In addition, sometimes the body "gets used" to the drug, and in the future receptors responsible for contraction of the large intestine do not work without adequate stimulation.