Ischemic colon disease can be painful if you drink water during an acute attack, and usually after the diagnosis is made, there is a temporary water fast.
The development of the disease is mainly associated with an insufficient blood supply to the intestine or obstruction of reflux. According to the degree of histopathological damage to the colon wall, it can be divided into six types: reversible colonic ischemic lesions, transient colitis, chronic segmental intestinal ischemia, ischemic colonic stenosis, gangrenous colitis, and eruptive total colitis.
In the case of the first 3 types, patients may have no obvious symptoms and regular follow-up is sufficient. However, in the latter 3 types, the onset of the disease is more rapid and may manifest as abdominal pain, blood in the stool, diarrhea, and possibly abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.
After eating food or water in the acute phase of the disease, it will increase the oxygen consumption of the intestine. Aggravate the damage to the intestinal mucosa, which leads to the development of increased abdominal pain. This is why it is necessary to fast, rehydrate by establishing intravenous access, provide energy and maintain electrolyte balance. Prophylactic antibiotics such as ceftriaxone and ceftazidime can also be used. Prompt surgical treatment, such as colonic segmental resection, if necessary.
The above medications are recommended to be administered under the supervision of a physician.