IAH AC Gastrointestinal Disease
IAH AC Gastrointestinal Disease
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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