The inflammatory process taking place in the tissuescecum, in medicine called typhlitis. And, unfortunately, it is one of the most common ailments of this section of the intestine, which is partly due to the anatomical features of the structure of the caecum.
How inflammation of the cecum develops and proceeds, we will try to describe the symptoms of this disease and its treatment methods in more detail later in the article.
Where is the caecum and what are its functions?
In the place where the small intestine passes into the fat,rather, just below this compound, is the cecum. If you feel the anterior abdominal wall, then this part of the colon can be found in the right ileum - it projects to the right inguinal region and looks like a sac from 3 to 8 cm long.
To make it clearer accompanyinginflammation of the cecum symptoms, understand its function. Food enters here from the small intestine, where its main breakdown occurs, and in the described segment the fluid is absorbed, which is necessary for the formation and excretion of feces.
But speaking of the cecum, it is impossible not to mentionappendix (appendix) with a length of 7 to 12 cm, extending from its posterior wall. In its thickness is a large number of lymphoid follicles that protect the human body from foreign agents. In addition, this organ is a kind of incubator for healthy intestinal microflora.
Cecum: site of inflammation
Although the caecum is smallsize, it is with her most often there are problems, and this is due, as is already clear, with the peculiarities of its structure and functioning. Most often, this segment of the intestine is inflamed.
Symptoms of inflammation of the cecum (symptomsand the treatment of which is described in this article), by the way, is rather easily confused with appendicitis manifestations, therefore it is very important to be able to make the correct diagnosis in order to prevent erroneous surgery and prescribe adequate treatment.
Causes of inflammation in the cecum
You ask, because of what the place is disease-causingprocess becomes a cecum? Inflammation, whose symptoms are very similar to appendicitis, as it turned out, is triggered by either frequent use of fatty, fried or smoked products containing artificial preservatives and dyes, or heavy physical exertion, in which the abdominal muscles were involved.
But not only this can excite tyflit. It can begin to develop on the background of other diseases:
- acute or chronic inflammation of the appendix;
- sepsis;
- various intestinal infections (dysentery, salmonellosis, typhoid fever, foodborne illness, cholera, etc.);
- low-intensity Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis;
- organic lesions of the intestinal mucous membranes, which arose against the background of diseases of the pancreas, as well as the gallbladder and stomach;
- chronic dysbiosis and candidiasis of the abdominal cavity.
How cepal inflammation suffers: symptoms
Photos provided in the article, of course, notable to convey all the signs of the disease, which can manifest in both acute and chronic form. As a rule, the patient complains of a sharp pain in the right side, which can respond in the inguinal region, in the lower back and on the inner surface of the thigh. Most often the attack develops a couple of hours after eating. At the same time the temperature may rise, and the patient feels chills, weakness and headache. There is also increased sweating. 2 hours after the onset of the attack, nausea, gas and cramps in the abdomen, as well as repeated diarrhea, join. In the case of an infectious cause of the disease, mucus or bloody clots are found in the patient’s feces. Vomiting in these patients is rare.
But there is another scenariowhich the caecum may undergo: inflammation, the symptoms of which may be mild. This happens with the chronic form of typhlitis. In the process of remission, the patient may not experience anything, but nevertheless, any physical or psychological stress can provoke a picture of an acute attack.
How is the cecum diagnosed (inflammation)
Symptoms (treatment of which, as a rule, requiresurgent measures) without deep diagnosis can not accurately tell the doctor that in front of him, appendicitis or tiflit. To avoid errors, the patient is performed a detailed blood test. In the case of appendicitis, pronounced leukocytosis and an increased number of neutrophils will be detected.
An x-ray examination is also carried out, which makes it possible to detect a thickening of the cecum, which, in case of inflammation, is accompanied by a narrowing of the lumen due to swelling of the mucous membrane.
Women are usually given an additional examination by a gynecologist and an ultrasound of the appendages in order to exclude an ectopic pregnancy, cystic ovarian changes and adnexitis (inflammation of the appendages).
How is typhlitis treated?
If the diagnosis of inflammation of the cecum is confirmed, the symptoms diseases will require patient compliance with a diet and medical procedures.
For the therapy of the acute form of the disease withSeeding feces on the microflora detects sensitivity to antibiotics and, depending on the results of the analysis, Metronidazole and Enterofuril are prescribed, and if necessary, the effect of Furazolidone or Amoxicillin is added.
Для восстановления кишечной флоры с первых дней antibiotics are prescribed to the patient such drugs as Linex, Hilak Forte, Wobenzym, etc. And to eliminate the intoxication, intravenously, the patient is injected with saline, "Reopolyglukine" or 5% glucose solution.
For the chronic form of typhitis, food is very important.mode. Products containing fiber, baked goods, sour fruits, nuts and legumes are excluded from the patient’s menu. Food is taken in small portions, often and necessarily in the form of heat.
Tiflit treatment with folk remedies
Often, patients have a question: is it possible to remove the symptoms that are present in the diagnosis of "inflammation of the cecum"? Treatment of folk remedies в таких случаях может оказать серьезную помощь, but their use must be coordinated with the attending physician, since all therapeutic procedures must be a complex, where one appointment is complemented by another. Otherwise, self-medication can lead to disastrous results.
Самым эффективным из народных рецептов считается infusion of herbal collection of sage, pharmacy chamomile and centaury. 1 tsp. each herb is poured with a glass of boiling water and infused for half an hour. Then take during the day for a month.
Is effective and a decoction of mint.For him, a tablespoon of dried mint leaves or 2 spoons of fresh is poured with a glass of boiling water and brewed for 20 minutes. Drink this half a cup of tea before each breakfast and lunch.
Propolis, which is taken on an empty stomach, chewing thoroughly, 8 g per day for a month, also helps well.
What is dangerous typhlitis?
Inflammation of the cecum, the symptoms of which younow known, without proper treatment, can give complications in the form of ulcers on its mucous membrane, cause an inflammatory process on the retroperitoneal wall, as well as intoxication of the body, provoked by prolonged accumulation of feces in the cecum.
It is necessary to treat tyflit on time and thoroughly. Then neither its chronic form, nor the listed complications will develop, and the health will not be seriously damaged.
