Gastritis, antidiarrhoeal, digestion and constipation

Can I take homeopathy to improve indigestion?

In addition to medicines, food supplements and natural formulas, homeopathy can also be used to improve the symptoms of diarrhoea, constipation and indigestion.

How does the digestive system work?

The digestive system consists of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine, leading to the rectum. Organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas also play a role.
Each area, organ and gland of the digestive system performs different functions for the purpose of swallowing and breaking down food so that the nutrients can be absorbed by the body (this is called the process of digestion), while also eliminating toxins and wastes. The digestion process is made up of:

  • Mouth: this is where the digestion process begins; it is the place where food is crushed and the food bolus is formed thanks to the action of saliva. This bolus passes into the oesophagus, and from the oesophagus into the stomach.
  • Stomach: continues the digestion process and is sent to the small intestine.
  • Small intestine: this is where nutrients (fatty acids, vitamins, sugars, etc.) are absorbed.
  • Large intestine: this is where water and mineral salts are absorbed. Substances that cannot be digested are transformed into faeces, which leave the body.

If in the digestive system, or during the digestion process, there is any alteration in the functioning or function, this causes what is known as a digestive condition, disorder or pathology. Some of the most common are:

What is gastritis?

Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. This can lead to symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, pain in the upper belly or abdomen, and even loss of appetite. If gastritis causes bleeding, black stools and vomiting with blood may occur.

The most common causes of gastritis

  • Taking certain medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption.
  • Helicobacter pylori infection.

How to prevent gastritis

  • Limit the use of drugs that can cause gastritis and reduce alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid infection with Helicobacter pylori. This bacterium is spread through contaminated food and water, so to avoid infection, we recommend following different hygiene and sanitary measures: washing your hands often (especially after using the toilet and before eating), drinking water from clean and safe sources, eating properly prepared food, washing food before eating or cooking it, etc.

To treat gastritis, it is necessary to take active ingredients that allow the stomach:

  • Counteract acidity (antacids).
  • Block acid production (proton pump inhibitors (PPIs such as omeprazole, esomeprazole or pantoprazole).
  • Decrease acid production (H2 antagonists, such as famotidine).

If symptoms persist or worsen, a doctor should be consulted.

What is diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is a condition characterised by an increase in daily bowel movements. In addition, the consistency of the stools decreases. It may be accompanied by abdominal pain.

Usually, the origin of diarrhoea can be viral or bacterial. It is important not to cut off the diarrhoea, so that the virus or bacteria can be eliminated. It is essential to avoid dehydration by following a soft diet, drinking fluids and oral rehydration solution that replenishes the minerals lost in each bowel movement, as well as complementing the treatment with a probiotic to strengthen the intestinal flora, bringing it back into balance and thus reducing the condition.

To prevent this type of diarrhoea, it is advisable to wash your hands frequently (especially after going to the toilet and before eating), drink water from clean and safe sources, eat properly prepared food, wash food before eating or cooking it, etc.

It is vitally important to follow these recommendations, especially when travelling to other countries where, if they are not followed, traveller's diarrhoea can develop. For this reason, a preventive and treatment probiotic should never be missing in our travel kit, as it will strengthen our intestinal flora or microbiota, preventing diarrhoea or symptoms from becoming more severe.

Diarrhoea can also be a symptom and a warning sign, allowing us to detect intolerances or diseases (such as irritable bowel, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or others). Therefore, if diarrhoea persists or other associated symptoms appear, or if blood is detected in the stool, it is advisable to see a doctor. In these cases, it is also very important to pay attention to the possible symptoms that may accompany it and communicate them to the doctor in order to obtain the most accurate diagnosis.

What is constipation?

Constipation is a condition in which the frequency of bowel movements is reduced to less than 3 times a week. The stools are usually harder, drier and lumpier. It is usually accompanied by bloating, abdominal pain and/or a feeling of incomplete evacuation. The pain may even be reflected in the back.

Some of the causes of constipation are as follows:

  • Dietary factors, lack of fibre in the diet.
    Stress.
  • Secondary to some pathology, such as diabetes, thyroid or irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Associated with taking any medication: anti-inflammatory drugs (dexketoprofen), antihistamines (cetirizine, loratadine, ebastine), antihypertensives (enalapril, captopril, indapamide), antidepressants (venlafaxine, amitriptyline) ...

How to prevent constipation

  • Drink 1-2 litres of water a day.
  • Increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, rich in water and fibre.
  • Eat slowly and chew well.
  • Take daily physical exercise.
  • If it is caused by taking a drug, consult your doctor.

Some active ingredients can act to stop constipation on an ad hoc basis, such as bisacodyl, liquid paraffin or glycerine. They are available in various forms, such as syrups, tablets, capsules, micro-enemas, enemas or suppositories.

If constipation does not improve or worsens, a doctor should be consulted.

Digestion and Indigestion

Adequate digestion is essential for the maintenance of an individual's health and well-being. A number of factors can influence digestion:

  • Eating quickly, not chewing well.
  • Not taking enough time to eat.
  • Large meals.
  • Abuse of fats, fried foods, sauces, sweets, alcohol...
  • Stress.
  • Tobacco consumption.
    These factors can trigger heavy digestions or indigestion, which cause discomfort such as bloating, abdominal pain and stomach ache... Gas, heartburn or acidity can also appear and, if these factors become a habit, other types of pathologies can develop.

Indigestion is not the same as the well-known "digestion cut". The "digestion cut" is called hydrocution and is caused by an abrupt change in temperature when rushing into cold water, which is why they are more common in summer. It does not only have to be associated with going into the water after digestion, it can also occur in the bath after sport or if you have spent a long time in the sun. The affected person usually has paleness, chills, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

Can I take homeopathy to improve indigestion?

In addition to medicines, food supplements and natural formulas, homeopathy can also be used to improve the symptoms of diarrhoea, constipation and indigestion.

How does the digestive system work?

The digestive system consists of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine, leading to the rectum. Organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas also play a role.
Each area, organ and gland of the digestive system performs different functions for the purpose of swallowing and breaking down food so that the nutrients can be absorbed by the body (this is called the process of digestion), while also eliminating toxins and wastes. The digestion process is made up of:

  • Mouth: this is where the digestion process begins; it is the place where food is crushed and the food bolus is formed thanks to the action of saliva. This bolus passes into the oesophagus, and from the oesophagus into the stomach.
  • Stomach: continues the digestion process and is sent to the small intestine.
  • Small intestine: this is where nutrients (fatty acids, vitamins, sugars, etc.) are absorbed.
  • Large intestine: this is where water and mineral salts are absorbed. Substances that cannot be digested are transformed into faeces, which leave the body.

If in the digestive system, or during the digestion process, there is any alteration in the functioning or function, this causes what is known as a digestive condition, disorder or pathology. Some of the most common are:

What is gastritis?

Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. This can lead to symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, pain in the upper belly or abdomen, and even loss of appetite. If gastritis causes bleeding, black stools and vomiting with blood may occur.

The most common causes of gastritis

  • Taking certain medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption.
  • Helicobacter pylori infection.

How to prevent gastritis

  • Limit the use of drugs that can cause gastritis and reduce alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid infection with Helicobacter pylori. This bacterium is spread through contaminated food and water, so to avoid infection, we recommend following different hygiene and sanitary measures: washing your hands often (especially after using the toilet and before eating), drinking water from clean and safe sources, eating properly prepared food, washing food before eating or cooking it, etc.

To treat gastritis, it is necessary to take active ingredients that allow the stomach:

  • Counteract acidity (antacids).
  • Block acid production (proton pump inhibitors (PPIs such as omeprazole, esomeprazole or pantoprazole).
  • Decrease acid production (H2 antagonists, such as famotidine).

If symptoms persist or worsen, a doctor should be consulted.

What is diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is a condition characterised by an increase in daily bowel movements. In addition, the consistency of the stools decreases. It may be accompanied by abdominal pain.

Usually, the origin of diarrhoea can be viral or bacterial. It is important not to cut off the diarrhoea, so that the virus or bacteria can be eliminated. It is essential to avoid dehydration by following a soft diet, drinking fluids and oral rehydration solution that replenishes the minerals lost in each bowel movement, as well as complementing the treatment with a probiotic to strengthen the intestinal flora, bringing it back into balance and thus reducing the condition.

To prevent this type of diarrhoea, it is advisable to wash your hands frequently (especially after going to the toilet and before eating), drink water from clean and safe sources, eat properly prepared food, wash food before eating or cooking it, etc.

It is vitally important to follow these recommendations, especially when travelling to other countries where, if they are not followed, traveller's diarrhoea can develop. For this reason, a preventive and treatment probiotic should never be missing in our travel kit, as it will strengthen our intestinal flora or microbiota, preventing diarrhoea or symptoms from becoming more severe.

Diarrhoea can also be a symptom and a warning sign, allowing us to detect intolerances or diseases (such as irritable bowel, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or others). Therefore, if diarrhoea persists or other associated symptoms appear, or if blood is detected in the stool, it is advisable to see a doctor. In these cases, it is also very important to pay attention to the possible symptoms that may accompany it and communicate them to the doctor in order to obtain the most accurate diagnosis.

What is constipation?

Constipation is a condition in which the frequency of bowel movements is reduced to less than 3 times a week. The stools are usually harder, drier and lumpier. It is usually accompanied by bloating, abdominal pain and/or a feeling of incomplete evacuation. The pain may even be reflected in the back.

Some of the causes of constipation are as follows:

  • Dietary factors, lack of fibre in the diet.
    Stress.
  • Secondary to some pathology, such as diabetes, thyroid or irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Associated with taking any medication: anti-inflammatory drugs (dexketoprofen), antihistamines (cetirizine, loratadine, ebastine), antihypertensives (enalapril, captopril, indapamide), antidepressants (venlafaxine, amitriptyline) ...

How to prevent constipation

  • Drink 1-2 litres of water a day.
  • Increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, rich in water and fibre.
  • Eat slowly and chew well.
  • Take daily physical exercise.
  • If it is caused by taking a drug, consult your doctor.

Some active ingredients can act to stop constipation on an ad hoc basis, such as bisacodyl, liquid paraffin or glycerine. They are available in various forms, such as syrups, tablets, capsules, micro-enemas, enemas or suppositories.

If constipation does not improve or worsens, a doctor should be consulted.

Digestion and Indigestion

Adequate digestion is essential for the maintenance of an individual's health and well-being. A number of factors can influence digestion:

  • Eating quickly, not chewing well.
  • Not taking enough time to eat.
  • Large meals.
  • Abuse of fats, fried foods, sauces, sweets, alcohol...
  • Stress.
  • Tobacco consumption.
    These factors can trigger heavy digestions or indigestion, which cause discomfort such as bloating, abdominal pain and stomach ache... Gas, heartburn or acidity can also appear and, if these factors become a habit, other types of pathologies can develop.

Indigestion is not the same as the well-known "digestion cut". The "digestion cut" is called hydrocution and is caused by an abrupt change in temperature when rushing into cold water, which is why they are more common in summer. It does not only have to be associated with going into the water after digestion, it can also occur in the bath after sport or if you have spent a long time in the sun. The affected person usually has paleness, chills, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.