Colic is a kind of severe spasmodic pain in the abdomen caused by dilatation, obstruction or inflammation of the intestinal tube. Abdominal pain is usually difficult to tolerate and is mostly accompanied by bad mood. Never take pain medication on your own so as not to influence the doctor’s judgment of the condition after seeking medical attention. Abdominal pain, especially in cases of severe and persistent abdominal pain, requires prompt medical attention.
If the pain is tolerable, in some cases, a hot bath or a walk can be taken to temporarily relieve the colic. Mild colic occurs when there is no bowel movement for a few days or more, try using laxatives, eating high fiber foods and drinking more water can help with bowel movements can be effective in relieving colic caused by this condition.
After colic, try not to use some analgesic drugs. Generally speaking, there are very many diseases that cause colic, some of which are very serious and some are relatively mild. The main reason for not using strong analgesics is to avoid masking the changes in pain caused by serious diseases, which can interfere with the later diagnosis. And generally less potent analgesic drugs like ibuprofen, diclofenac that these drugs have the side effect of gastrointestinal irritation and may also aggravate the disease.
When ordinary adjustments and medications are ineffective, the condition may be more complicated. Pay attention to the nature of the pain, the vomit during the attack and the body temperature. If the body temperature is higher, the vomiting is frequent, the vomit tastes heavy and has a special color, you should still seek medical attention as soon as possible. For women, if there is vaginal bleeding and fatigue, they also need to seek medical attention promptly.
Colic is a form of acute abdomen, and this symptom usually has a complex and variable onset. The best way to deal with it is to go to a regular hospital and get treatment after identifying the cause.