Colon problems are caused by some dietary habits

He said cleaning it does not improve food absorption or weight loss

The internal medicine doctor at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, Dr.Abdullah Al-Dhiyabi, confirmed that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common health problems among people, which results from some wrong dietary habits. .

The internal medicine doctor at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh said to “Previously”: “People who suffer from this problem should pay special attention to their diet, avoid stressful situations, and avoid psychological or life stress, to try to relieve colon pain, which is sometimes very annoying.”

He continued: “The health of the body begins with the digestive system, and from the widespread practice to enhance digestive functions, cleaning or washing the colon is a popular treatment that some people claim to detoxify the colon, however, there is little scientific evidence to support the use of colon cleansing procedures, except for those Prescribed by doctors. “

He added, “To talk about this issue, it should be said that there are two types of colon cleansing methods: the first is for medical purposes, for example before a colonoscopy or colon rays, and the second is for unknown or commercial purposes, and it has various cleaning methods.”

Al-Thiabi stated that medical cleaning of the colon is used before the colonoscopy, in order to be able to examine the entire colon from the inside and make the necessary medical interventions, and the method of cleaning is by taking laxatives, drinking more water, and avoiding eating some types of food, this cleaning takes about two days After the endoscopy is completed and the person begins to eat, the colon will return to normal.

And Abizaid: As for the common commercial method of washing the colon using water and other materials such as herbs or coffee, it is associated with many health risks, most notably: dehydration, a hole in the intestine, infection, bleeding, and it is never recommended to try these methods. Being harmful prescriptions and their usefulness has not been scientifically proven, the colon cleans itself constantly, and whatever is cleaned the colon will return to its unclean state.

He pointed out that colon washing does not help improve the absorption of food, get rid of colon swelling, or regulate the work of the digestive system, nor does it lead to weight loss, increase energy, or remove toxins from the digestive system, and it does not have any therapeutic role in relieving symptoms. IBS.

The internal medicine doctor explained, saying: The colon has many important functions in the body, as it works to absorb water, salts and some foods, and it contains different types of bacteria, whose functions include making vitamins such as vitamin K.

He pointed out that it is possible to help the colon perform its tasks by improving the movement and contractions of the colon, by focusing on multiple factors, most notably the diet, as the intestine is affected by what a person eats, so healthy eating helps the colon perform its functions, and reduces the risk of many colon problems, such as hemorrhoids. Anal fissures and colon cancer, so it is better to drink more water and eat foods high in fiber, such as (vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, cabbage, and fruits: oranges, apples, pears, grapes, Figs, dates, apricots, raisins (as well as bread, groats, and grilled corn), and exercise regularly. Also, psychological pressure and excessive thinking negatively affect the movement of the colon in particular, and the digestive system in general.

Al-Diabi revealed that in the case of chronic constipation, there are many medicines and herbs that can be taken, and they greatly help in getting rid of constipation: Calsna, bisacodyl, docusate.

He concluded his speech by saying that colon washing, whether in malls or using home mixes, is one of the harmful and dangerous methods that may damage the colon, and it must be avoided.

IBS

He said cleaning it does not improve food absorption or weight loss

The internal medicine doctor at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, Dr.Abdullah Al-Dhiyabi, confirmed that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common health problems among people, which results from some wrong eating habits. .

The internal medicine doctor at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh said to “Previously”: “People who suffer from this problem should pay special attention to their diet, avoid stressful situations, and avoid psychological or life stress, to try to relieve colon pain, which is sometimes very annoying.”

He continued: “The health of the body begins with the digestive system, and from the widespread practice to enhance digestive functions, cleaning or washing the colon is a popular treatment that some people claim removes toxins from the colon, however, there is little scientific evidence to support the use of colon cleansing procedures, except for those Prescribed by doctors. “

He added, “To talk about this issue, it should be said that there are two types of colon cleansing methods: the first is for medical purposes, for example before a colonoscopy or colon rays, and the second is for unknown or commercial purposes, and it has various cleaning methods.”

Al-Thiabi stated that medical cleansing of the colon is used before the colonoscopy is performed, in order to be able to examine the entire colon from the inside and make the necessary medical interventions, and the method of cleaning is by taking laxatives, drinking more water, and avoiding eating some types of food, this cleaning takes about two days After the endoscopy is completed and the person begins to eat, the colon will return to normal.

And Abizaid: As for the common commercial method of washing the colon using water and other materials such as herbs or coffee, it is associated with many health risks, most notably: dehydration, a hole in the intestine, infection, bleeding, and it is never recommended to try these methods. Being harmful prescriptions and their usefulness has not been scientifically proven, the colon cleans itself constantly, and whatever is cleaned the colon will return to its unclean state.

He pointed out that colon washing does not help improve the absorption of food, get rid of colon swelling, or regulate the work of the digestive system, nor does it lead to weight loss, increase energy, or remove toxins from the digestive system, and it does not have any therapeutic role in relieving symptoms. IBS.

The internal medicine doctor explained, saying: The colon has many important functions in the body, as it works to absorb water, salts and some foods, and it contains different types of bacteria, whose functions include making vitamins such as vitamin K.

He pointed out that it is possible to help the colon perform its tasks by improving the movement and contractions of the colon, by focusing on several factors, most notably the diet, as the intestine is affected by what a person eats, so healthy eating helps the colon perform its functions, and reduces the risk of many colon problems, such as hemorrhoids. Anal fissures and colon cancer, so it is better to drink more water and eat foods high in fiber, such as (vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, cabbage, and fruits: oranges, apples, pears, grapes, Figs, dates, apricots, raisins (as well as bread, groats, and grilled corn), and exercise regularly. Also, psychological pressure and excessive thinking negatively affect the movement of the colon in particular, and the digestive system in general.

Al-Diabi revealed that in the case of chronic constipation, there are many medicines and herbs that can be taken, and they greatly help in getting rid of constipation: Calsna, bisacodyl, docusate.

He concluded his speech by saying that colon washing, whether in malls or using household mixtures, is one of the harmful and dangerous methods that may damage the colon, and it must be avoided.