Sorbents are special substances that remove harmful components from the stomach and intestines. They retain dangerous toxins, metabolic products, combine with them and promote removal along with feces. Today, almost all sorbents are sold without a doctor's prescription. They can be used by adults and children and at any age.
What are sorbents and how do they work?
Sorbents are special substances that remove toxic substances from the body, including dangerous metabolic products. These are large molecules with a special structure, thanks to which they can literally absorb unnecessary components like sponges and mechanically remove them along with feces. This process is called sorption, and the substance removed is called sorbate.
Thanks to this, such drugs provide several advantages:
- remove toxins;
- normalize digestion processes;
- redistribute enzymes in the body;
- improve metabolism;
- prevent the development of symptoms of poisoning and allergic reactions.
Chemical peeling of the face
Chemical facial peeling is a procedure in which the patient's dead skin cells are removed using organic fruit acids or mechanical treatment. Acidic substances help deeply cleanse the skin and remove harmful substances, resulting in smoother, healthier and more radiant facial skin.
The procedure is divided into 3 types:
- superficial peeling - removes the top skin cells, suppressing the primary manifestations of acne;
- middle peeling - removes epidermal cells to the basement membrane, helping to solve dermatological problems and problems of age-related changes;
- deep peeling - affects the basement membrane, allowing you to remove serious facial imperfections; the effect lasts for about a year.
Absorbents for the intestines: main types
Depending on the characteristics of the effect, sorbents are divided into several types:
- Adsorbents – filter substances on the surface.
- Absorbents - absorb substances into themselves.
- Ion exchange – remove toxins through ion exchange reactions.
- Complexing agents – remove harmful substances through the formation of chemical complexes.
Enterosorbents are also distinguished separately. This is a type of adsorbents that do not enter into a chemical reaction with toxins, but simply remove them mechanically. Such drugs protect the mucous membrane of the digestive organs by enveloping them. They protect cells from damage by dangerous substances.
There is also a classification of sorbents depending on their composition:
- carbon-based (activated carbon);
- silicon-based (synthetic and natural products);
- based on polymer compounds;
- natural sorbents, for example, apricot shells, nuts, pine cones.
What tests are prescribed for patients with acne if problems with the gastrointestinal tract are suspected?
To identify problems in the intestines, the gastroenterologist prescribes the following studies:
- Analysis for dysbacteriosis. Based on the research results, the specialist will determine the presence of pathogenic microflora that provokes the development of the inflammatory process. Based on the findings, this gastroenterologist will prescribe appropriate therapy. Drug effects on microflora are a long process that will not immediately produce results in the form of getting rid of acne. But this is a necessary measure, without which acne treatment may be ineffective.
- Gastroscopy. This method allows you to examine the condition of the stomach, in particular its mucous membrane. If the results of the study show the presence of foci of inflammation, ulcers, injuries, gastritis can be assumed. Due to the disease, the normal microflora of the stomach is disrupted, the colonization of pathogenic microorganisms increases, which can also lead to the development of acne.
- Blood tests. This type of research helps to identify pathologies of the liver, pancreas, and gall bladder.
Indications and contraindications
The drugs must be used in the following cases:
- allergic reactions;
- food poisoning;
- drug poisoning;
- bronchial type asthma;
- damage by toxic substances;
- dysbacteriosis;
- atopic dermatitis;
- infection in the digestive organs;
- liver and kidney dysfunctions.
Sorbents can be used by patients of different ages, including small children. Pregnant women and during breastfeeding can use them with caution.
At the same time, one should not forget about contraindications:
- colitis;
- gastritis of various nature;
- ulcerative lesions of the digestive system;
- hypersensitivity to any component of the product;
- intestinal obstruction;
- bleeding in the intestines, stomach.
Ultrasound therapy
Ultrasound therapy is a gentle facial cleansing technique in which the doctor uses a special device that interacts with sound vibrations on the skin. Ultrasonic cleansing is aimed at cleansing the surface layers of the skin, gently exfoliating dead skin cells and cleansing contaminated pores.
This method of cleaning is suitable for patients who do not have serious problems with the epidermis, since the procedure is aimed only at the external manifestations of the problem, but does not destroy the cause of its occurrence
The effect of ultrasound helps only with minor facial dirt, relieves minor inflammation, evens out fine wrinkles and improves blood circulation. After the procedure, the complexion significantly improves, the skin looks fresh, healthy, radiant, soft and moisturized.
Ultrasonic cleansing is meant as a complex therapy, which includes not only cleansing the skin using ultrasound, but also the use of additional cosmetics - all kinds of creams, masks and serums. Comprehensive care will allow you to achieve better results, since with ultrasonic facial cleansing, the stratum corneum of the epidermis becomes much thinner, which allows the active substances of the products to penetrate from its surface into the deeper layers of the skin.
Hypoallergenic diet for the intestines
To prevent harmful substances from entering the body, it is recommended to follow a hypoallergenic diet. Specific recommendations are developed by the doctor, depending on gender, age and other indicators. There is a general rule - patients should include the following types of foods in their diet:
- meat, including poultry, lean;
- kidneys, liver, stomachs;
- fermented milk drinks, such as kefir;
- cheese and cottage cheese;
- low-fat varieties of fish like pollock, hake;
- oatmeal, buckwheat, millet;
- any greens;
- all vegetables except orange, red and other bright colors;
- green apples, pears;
- gooseberries, white currants;
- any vegetable oil;
- butter;
- dried fruits, excluding dried apricots, dates and raisins;
- compotes, weak tea, unlimited water.
You should exclude foods such as, for example, fatty meat, fatty fish, citrus fruits, vegetables and fruits of bright colors, as well as juices based on them. It is not recommended to consume turmeric, strong tea and coffee, as well as different types of mushrooms, bread, buns and other baked goods.
Causes of acne
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How many of us have encountered such a common problem as acne? Many people are familiar with this skin ailment, so it is worth refreshing your memory with some regularity about the causes and ways to prevent acne.
Reasons for appearance:
- Improper skin cleansing or lack thereof
. We spend every day in the bustle of the city, and it is difficult to imagine how many harmful substances settle on the skin. - Makeup
. This is a continuation of the first point. We apply makeup every day, which can already cause discomfort to the skin, since not all cosmetics consist of high-quality components. Using a large amount of decorative cosmetics in the heat provokes the appearance of acne. And if you leave the make-up on overnight, it’s scary to imagine what kind of stress it will put on the skin. - Touching with dirty hands
etc. It’s not even worth commenting here. - Rare change of bed linen and towels
. Just imagine how much time our face is in close contact with the pillow... About a third of the day. And during this time, the settled dust, the remaining dirt on the face, do their job. When it comes to towels, the ideal solution is to use disposable paper towels. But it is recommended to change fabric ones every other day. - Increased production of hormones.
Hormones enhance the work of the sebaceous glands, which is why the latter cease to function normally. fat cannot come to the surface, resulting in inflammation. - Poor nutrition
. Proper nutrition is generally the key to solving many problems. Acne is no exception. By consuming unlimited quantities of heavy and fatty foods, sweets and alcohol, we deprive ourselves of the pleasure of clear and smooth skin. Don't underestimate the power of vegetables, fruits and the nutrients they contain. - Cancellation of oral contraceptives. The body gets used to receiving sex hormones from birth control pills, and reacts to stopping their use and changes in hormonal levels with rashes.
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is a fairly serious way to combat skin imperfections. The procedure consists of injecting under the skin with strong chemical components (antibiotics and immunostimulating drugs), which help destroy harmful bacteria and cope with clogging of pores due to the large secretion of sebaceous secretions from the skin. This type of therapy is recommended for patients with a pronounced problem of acne and pimples.
Mesotherapy is not recommended for persons under 25 years of age, as well as for patients suffering from highly sensitive skin. In general, injections do not cause significant harm to health and effectively eliminate the causes of skin rashes.
Thus, different cosmetic procedures are aimed at different skin problems, have their pros and cons, and in order to determine the right therapy, you should consult a specialist.
Cleaning products used
The best way to speed up the process of endoscopic examination is preparations for colonoscopy. However, they can only be prescribed by the attending physician, who takes into account the history of concomitant diseases and selects the optimal dosage. In modern medicine, many medications from this group are used before colonoscopy. Among them:
- Espumisan. an auxiliary drug and is not used as a means of preparation, but we recommend adding it to any regimen. Its standard dose: 2 capsules 3 times a day, as well as another 2 capsules on the day of the procedure. The main advantage of Espumisan is the reduction of surface tension at the interface, which complicates the formation and promotes the destruction of gas bubbles in nutrient suspension and mucus.
- Movieprep. An excellent drug for bowel preparation: 1 liter in the evening + 0.5 ordinary water and 1 liter in the morning + 0.5 ordinary water. Many patients know the benefits of this medication for cleansing the colon in preparation for a colonoscopy. This means a smaller amount of drug solution, significantly less preparation time and a pleasant lemon taste.
- Fortrans. Its recommended dose is 1 sachet of powder / 1 liter of solution per 15-20 kg of body weight. It is characterized by a rapid onset of effect (due to active absorption) and a small list of contraindications, so it can be prescribed to people of various categories. But drinking less than 4 liters is not recommended.
- Endofalk. With a one-stage regimen, it is taken in a dose of 200-300 ml immediately 3-4 hours in the evening before the procedure, and with a two-stage regimen - half the day before and half in the morning on the day of the procedure. Endofalk has a pleasant taste due to the absence of sodium sulfate in its composition.
- Picoprep. Adults should take the contents of the sachet diluted in water in the evening the day before the endoscopic examination. It has a rapid onset of effect and a minimal number of side reactions, but has several restrictions on use (pregnancy, breastfeeding).
- Lavacol. There are 2 methods of administration: one-stage and two-stage, therefore medical consultation is required. It is characterized by a low likelihood of developing such undesirable reactions, free sale (without a prescription) and the absence of an unpleasant taste.
- Kolokite. The evening before, 20 tablets are taken, and in the morning on the day of manipulation - 12 tablets. The advantage of Kolokite is that there is no need for a large amount of liquid to drink, but the disadvantage is that the tablet dose is large (32 tablets).
- Plenvu. A promising drug - only 1 liter, but not yet sold in Russia
