Enterocolitis is an inflammation of the digestive system. A distinction is made between ulcerative necrotizing enterocolitis of the newborn, cytomegalovirus enterocolitis and acute enterocolitis. Acute enterocolitis can be caused by poisoning by amoebiasis or poisonous fungi, intolerance to certain medications like colchicine, or food poisoning, usually by non-fresh seafood.
The main symptoms of enterocolitis
Ulcerative necrotizing enterocolitis of the newborn is manifested by various clinical signs. It is associated with digestive disorders and general symptoms. General signs include thermal instability, respiratory distress, and bradycardia. Hemodynamic disorders accompanied by septic shock, lethargy and hypotonia are all signs of enterocolitis. Digestive symptoms are manifested by the presence of blood in the stool, abdominal distension accompanied by bloating and digestive intolerance with the presence of gastric residues. The X-ray of the subject highlights the presence of intestinal distension, pneumoperitoneum or ileus.
Acute enterocolitis or gastroenteritis has an incubation period that varies depending on the germ responsible for the infection. This is the inflammation of the stomach lining leading to a digestive disorder. This disease is infectious in origin and germs are transmitted through dirty hands that have been in contact with feces. The viruses responsible are numerous and include rotavirus, parvovirus and adenovirus, among others. The disease can also have a bacterial origin such as Staphylococcus aureus, salmonella or shigellosis. The patient feels a feeling of intense malaise, with or without fever with the appearance of sweating. He may be hot or cold, has vomiting and abdominal and gastric pain and sometimes diarrhea.
Cytomegalovirus enterocolitis is an infection that occurs in an individual with severe immunosuppression. It is mainly found in people who are undergoing cancer chemotherapy, or who have HIV and in patients who are taking immunosuppressants following an organ transplant. Some homeopathic remedies can effectively treat enterocolitis.
Homeopathic treatments
To treat enterocolitis, use Plumbum metallicum as a homeopathic treatment. This remedy is made from lead, a metal that can be recognized by its bluish-gray color. Depending on the disorders, administer Plumbum metallicum 4 CH to 30 CH. To relieve abdominal disorders, constipation and stomach spasms, treat with 3 granules of Plumbum metallicum 9 CH, 3 times daily. Reduce intake after 2 weeks to 2 granules in the morning and 2 granules in the evening.
Natrum Sulfuricum is also used to treat enterocolitis. It is a mineral-based remedy known as sodium sulfate. It helps to recover patients suffering from diarrhoea and flatulence. Administer 2 granules of Natrum Sulfuricum 9 CH, 3 times a day to relieve watery stools. For a disease-modifying treatment in a subject with enterocolitis, have the patient take 5 granules of Natrum Sulfuricum 9 CH, 2 times a day for 3 months.
Sulfur is also effective in treating ulcerative enterocolitis. To relieve diarrhoea, administer 3 granules of Sulphur 15 CH once a day when you wake up, for 15 days.
When to see a doctor?
Medical consultation is necessary if there is no improvement during treatment. High fevers and diarrhoea are all warning signs to justify a visit to the doctor. Newborns with necrotizing ulcerative enterocolitis should be closely monitored
by the doctor.