After eating lactulose stomach has been grumbling may be due to the drug itself to the intestinal tract to produce stimulation caused by the drug, but also may be irritable bowel syndrome, acute gastroenteritis and other pathological factors.
Lactulose can be converted into organic acid in the intestinal tract without being absorbed, and is mainly used in the treatment of chronic or habitual constipation, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatic coma or pre-coma in clinical practice. However, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting and other put adverse reactions may occur when taking it.
After entering the intestine, lactulose can reduce intestinal PH, increase the water in the intestine, and at the same time stimulate the intestinal peristalsis to accelerate and promote the discharge of stool. At the same time, due to the intestinal peristalsis speed up, intestinal sound will be enhanced, so that patients feel after eating lactulose stomach has been grumbling.
If the patient himself suffers from gastrointestinal diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome, acute gastroenteritis, dyspepsia, etc., the patient’s intestinal tract is more sensitive compared to normal people, after taking lactulose, intestinal peristalsis may be significantly accelerated, which may also make the patient appear to have eaten lactulose stomach has been grumbling, which may be accompanied by abdominal pain and bloating, nausea and vomiting and other discomfort.
If the patient after eating lactulose stomach grumbling for a long time can not be relieved, or accompanied by obvious discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, to identify the cause of the disease, targeted treatment, so as not to delay treatment.