Colon pain refers to pain which is caused due to any abnormality in the colon. Colon pain can occur in result of various medical conditions and may reflect from mild to severe form.
Causes of colon pain
- Bowel infection with shigella, e.coli, salmonella etc
- Autoimmune reaction in disease like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- Ischemia of colon in volvulus and incarcerated hernia
- Engorgement of collagen or lymphocytes
- Chemicals – effect of enema
Sign and symptoms associated with colon pain
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Pain in rectum
- Tenesmus
- Blood and mucus in stool
- Urgency
- Fullness of abdomen
- Fever
- Dehydration
- Shock
- Weight loss
Diagnosis
Diagnosis mainly include
- History of onset, duration
- Physical examination
- Complete blood count
- Electrolytes
- Stool tests
- Computed tomography
- Abdominal X- ray
- Sigmoidography
- Colonoscopy
Treatment of colon pain
In general patient requires life style modification and psychological support.
Homeopathic treatment of colon pain – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat colon pain but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for colon pain. Treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the pain, for individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some useful medicines are given below for the treatment of colon pain:
Sulphur, Magnesia Carb, China Off, Lachesis, Selenium, Thuja, Belladonna, Colchicum and many other medicines
