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IAH AC Gastrointestinal Disease

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Constipation<br />

• Discourage laxative abuse<br />

• Fiber and fruit and vegetables<br />

• Antihomotoxic medications<br />

• Graphites-Homaccord<br />

• Nux vomica-Homaccord<br />

• Due to the longer contact time with the mucosa, more toxins can<br />

be absorbed<br />

• Hepar compositum (contains colon suis)<br />

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Constipation is not a disease as such, but has a high level of discomfort for the<br />

patients suffering from this condition.<br />

It can be temporary in patients who for instance travel, and change their diet, or<br />

can be chronic in some patients.<br />

Laxative abuse should be discouraged, as it tends to cause a rebound<br />

constipation.<br />

The diet should be adjusted accordingly to contain fresh fruit and vegetables and<br />

natural fibre.<br />

The antihomotoxic medications, such as Graphites-Homaccord and Nux vomica<br />

can be very helpful.<br />

Nux vomica-Homaccord is often used in patients with severe persistent<br />

constipation and is also useful in children suffering from constipation.<br />

It is normally given for a couple of weeks.<br />

In cases with long standing or stubborn constipation, a tissue support in the form<br />

of Hepar compositum is added.<br />

This also contains and extract of colon tissue, and can thus support the large<br />

bowel.<br />

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