If the patient's diagnosis of colitis does not receive proper treatment and passes into a chronic form, it is likely that the development of a variety such as proctosigmoiditis will occur. The inflammatory process with it develops in the rectum and sigmoid colon, and is often a signal that a pathological process begins in the entire colon.
Therefore, in order to prevent the transition of proctosigmoiditis to a more difficult chronic form, or the occurrence of severe consequences, the slightest suspicious symptoms should be referred to a specialist for the purpose of appropriate treatment.
Manifestations corresponding to proctosigmoiditis are often similar to the usual disorder of the intestine, so the patient is not particularly alarmed. And this is fraught with the transition of the disease into a chronic form with constant relapses. Among the suspicious manifestations that should alert the patient, it is necessary to distinguish such:
- Pain sensations of a nagging character, which for the most part are localized on the left;
- An unstable stool that manifests itself in diarrhea or constipation. But there are cases when with proctosigmoid, both of these signs exist in the patient together, replacing each other. In this case, the selection of a method of treatment is given the closest attention;
- In case of severe disease, feces and mucus may be present in the stool.
The degree of damage to the intestinal wall during proctosigmoiditis may be different, and the tactics of treatment also depend on this.
How to treat proctosigmoiditis?
Treatment of proctosigmoiditis is selected individually for each patient, as the specialist takes into account factors such as severity, prevalence and form of the disease. But in any case it includes the following methods:
- Diet, against which all other activities are held. Nutrition in this disease should exclude irritating mucous coarse and spicy food;
- Treatment of proctosigmoiditis with folk remedies that are capable of acting effectively, and at the same time without causing addiction to the patient and without giving any side effects;
- Application of etiotropes, by means of which the intestinal microflora is normalized;
- Symptomatic therapy that helps to eliminate unpleasant symptoms accompanying proctosigmoiditis: constipation, diarrhea and bloating.
In addition, each patient is recommended annual spa treatment and physiotherapy.
Treatment of proctosigmoiditis with preparations and suppositories
Drug therapy, which is a mandatory item in specialist appointments, includes intramuscular and intravenous injections, the taking of tablets and rectal suppositories. These drugs contribute both to a reduction in the concomitant symptomatology and to a complete cure of the inflammatory process in the intestine. Of the tablets in the treatment of proctosigmoiditis the following apply:
- Antibiotics that help to destroy pathogens that cause proctosigmoiditis. All of them should be appointed by a specialist taking into account the causative agent of the disease, revealed during bacteriological research;
- Spasmolytic. Most often, the patient is given a no-shpa tablet designed to treat symptoms such as pain and stool disorders that result from spasm of the intestinal wall;
- Tablet antihistamines that help relax the muscles of the intestine.
In addition to taking the necessary pills, great success in the therapy of this intestinal pathology is used for proctosigmoiditis and rectal suppositories that have an anti-inflammatory effect. With the help of candles you can act directly on the inflamed mucosa of the intestine.
Treatment of proctosigmoiditis with folk remedies
Very well established itself in the treatment of this pathology of the intestine and traditional medicine. She suggests using herbal decoctions and oil infusions, used both for ingestion and for rectal administration in the form of microclysters, which facilitate the speedy removal of the inflammatory process from the walls of the intestine.
Also for the most effective treatment of proctosigmoiditis, a folk remedy is recommended, such as candles made from lard, mixed with powdered herbs. It is recommended to use for the removal of the inflammatory process and the following folk remedies:
- Inside is taken infusion of calendula flowers, cooked as a decoction. Use it should be one teaspoon, diluted in a quarter cup of boiled water three times a day;
- Microclysters from the infusion of calendula flowers with the addition of several drops of boric acid is performed overnight and contributes not only to the removal of inflammation, but also to the effective healing of small cracks and erosions;
- An invaluable aid in the treatment of proctosigmoiditis and from sedentary baths. To accept their traditional medicine recommends daily with the addition of such a tool as decoction of field horsetail.
All folk remedies intended for the treatment of this disease are very effective and safe, but due to the fact that the body of each patient is individual, their reception is recommended only after consultation with a specialist who will identify all the nuances of the disease and prescribe more adequate therapy.
Diet with proctosigmoid
All treatment tactics of a disease prescribed by a specialist lead to complete recovery of the patient or prolongation of remission periods of the pathology only if they are performed against the background of a proper diet.
Diet with proctosigmoid is the main factor of therapy. Patients with this diagnosis should exclude from the menu any heavy food. It is also not recommended to eat food that irritates the intestines( smoked, salted, fatty and spicy dishes) and is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol.
Having heard from the doctor the list of products prohibited during treatment, the patient is asked the idea of what he can now eat. Despite strict dietary restrictions with proctosigmoiditis, the table with this disease can be quite tasty and nutritious. It is only necessary to use several compulsory rules used in preparing dishes to achieve the greatest shame for the damaged mucosa:
- The products intended for cooking must be very well cooked and additionally crushed so that there are no hard pieces that can cause mechanical damage to the inflamed bowel;
- The basis of nutrition will be dietary mucous soups, cooked on a weak broth from lean varieties of fish or meat, as well as liquid porridge on the water. This will create additional protection for the digestive organs, since they have a good enveloping ability.
Patients with proctosigmoiditis are also recommended fractional meals. During the day there should be at least 6 meals( 3 basic and 3 additional), and it is recommended to do servings the most minimal. This is necessary for the reason that for the greatest effectiveness of treatment of this pathology the intestine should work in a quiet mode, without undue tension.