Treatment of digestive disorders obviously depends on their cause. Usually, these disorders are transient and do not require treatment. They go away on their own within a few days.

The food exclusion test:

If the disorders persist, carry out a proof test excluding one by one, over a few days, the foods suspected of being at the origin of these disorders, and judge the effectiveness or not.

If you have a persistent digestive disorders or unusual, it is always best to consult a doctor before using any medication.

Gastric disorders and dyspepsia

Functional stomach disorders

If you have a stomach cramps caused by too frequent contractions, antispasmodics can relieve pain (such as Bentylol® or Dicyclomine hydrochloride), Duspatalin® or Mebeverine, Spasfon® or Phloroglucinol dihydrate) can relieve pain.

Conversely, in case of nausea and “lazy” stomach (which does not contract enough), stimulant drugs, such as metoclopramide (Maxeran®) or domperidone (Motilium®), may be used².

In some cases, dyspepsia can sometimes be relieved in small doses with antidepressant drugs, such as desipramine.². These drugs probably have an action on the digestive nervous system which explains their effectiveness.

Functional bowel disorders

Bloating and intestinal gas

The first measure to take is obviously to avoid foods that cause the most gas (peas, lentils, cabbage, broccoli, sugary foods, soft drinks, etc.)

If one Constipation temporary is the cause of gas, a diet rich in dietary fiber and the consumption of prunes or psyllium associated with a sufficient amount of drink (water) will generally be effective. However, consuming foods high in fiber can also lead to gas production.

It is better to use ballast laxatives (eg: Normacol®, Spagulax®, Transilane®, Mucipulgite®, Karayal®, Metamucil®, Prodiem® and Kellogs Bran Buds®), which work gently. From emollient laxatives (Colace®, Ex-Lax®, Soflax®, Regulex®) or osmotiques (Forlax®, Duphalac®, Lactulose, Macrogol®, Miralax®, Lax-A-Day®) can, if necessary, be used, but always for short periods, unless advised otherwise by your doctor. Stimulant laxatives, which decrease water reabsorption in the colon, should be used as a last resort (bisacodyl, anthracene, emulsified castor oil) and should be used as little as possible, never for more than 1 or 2 weeks without medical supervision. For more information, see the constipation sheet.

Finally, drugs antiflatulences simethicone or activated charcoals, which absorb excess intestinal gas, can provide relief in severe bloating. They can be found over the counter (GasX, Gastrocalm, Gas Relief, etc.)