Surface sigmoiditis is the most mild form of the inflammatory process of the sigmoid colon, where lesions are observed only on superficial epithelial intestinal layers, and there are no gross violations of their integrity. What are the symptoms associated with superficial sigmoiditis, and what kind of treatment is performed?
As symptoms of superficial sigmoiditis are:
- Painful sensations. They have a grasping characteristic. Occur during exercise, the act of defecation.
- Pathological changes in stool. The liquid state of the fecal mass is predominantly observed.
- General condition violation. This includes nausea and vomiting, headache and other signs of general intoxication.
Treatment of superficial sigmoiditis is reduced to taking medications, dieting, and microclysters.
To medical treatment can include:
- Antibacterial drugs.
- Painkillers.
- Pro- and prebiotics.
- Vitamins.
The food should be fairly gentle and conducted 6 times a day in a small portion. Under the ban are: acute, salty, pickled, fat. It is recommended to eat food cooked by boiling or steam.
Carrying out microclysters has such an advantage as directional action with practically no side effect. Microclysters are applied and absorbent and astringent effect. With superficial sigmoiditis, starch, chamomile, St. John's wort, tannin are used. Also a doctor can be appointed microclyster with propolis, which has an antiseptic effect. To remove the irritant effect of the intestinal mucosa, oily microclysters are used. They also provide an opportunity to reduce the severity of the inflammatory process.
Microclysters are carried out at night and should be held until there is a call for defecation. Predominantly appointed course for 8-10 procedures at a dosage of 30-50 ml. Scheme of treatment of microclysters with superficial sigmoiditis is as follows: first, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, and then healing and oil.
In addition to microclysters, an enema with therapeutic solutions can be prescribed: chamomile, St. John's wort, calendula, sage, and others.
In any case, do not engage in self-medication, it is better to immediately consult a specialist.