Why take medicine
The essence of the ultrasound procedure is passing ultrasonic waves through the body. Every organ in its own way reflects and absorbs these waves. Depending on this, and forms an image on a monitor. According to the acquired image doctor can determine the shape of the body the presence of pathological inclusions against internal structures to each other.
The main barrier to the passage of ultrasound - is the air, as it reflects the wave. The abdomen contained in a gas in the intestinal tube. Here comes to the aid of activated carbon.
Being a natural adsorbent, activated carbon "sticks" on their surface the gases, toxins and other detrimental substances. Due to the flatulence is reduced, and an ultrasound monitor, the image becomes more informative.
Preparation for ultrasound examination
The patient begins to prepare for the US for 3 days before the date of the survey. To minimize the formation of gases, it is necessary to adhere to an appropriate diet.
The diet reduces the amount of such products:
- beans;
- radish;
- cabbage;
- almost all cereals;
- grapes;
- apples;
- carbonated drinks;
Menu for the day should be of the following products:
- rice porrige;
- lean meats and fish;
- egg, cooked boiled;
- skim cheese.
Dishes should be in the form of steam, boiled or baked. Not acquire fried foods.
It is not recommended before the test have chewing gum or sucking on hard candy, as this It stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid and gastric juice and accelerates motility of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is also desirable to smoking daily ultrasound. Because of him there is a stomach spasm. And this, in turn, reduces the diagnostic value of the procedure.
Properties activated charcoal
Adults may take the activated carbon in an amount of from 250 to 750 mg per day. Moreover, one tablet contains 250 or 500 mg of activated charcoal. Therefore, you need to carefully watch the selection of doses, as the active substance is contained in a single tablet.
Usually, the doctor prescribes before an abdominal ultrasound to drink activated charcoal, 3 times a day. It is also possible to calculate the dose depending on body weight. 10 kg recommended to take 1 tablet of medicine.
The action of the activated carbon comes most quickly if consumed drug in dissolved form. To do this, take the required dose of the substance and pour it with warm boiled water. It is also permissible to chew charcoal and then drink the liquid. But then the effect will grow more slowly.
If the US is scheduled for the morning, activated carbon take the night before. When surveyed at lunch medicine morning drink.
If the patient drinks parallel other medications drugs taken activated carbon in front of US costs a minimum of two hours after other medications.
The drug was well-tolerated, but its use is not allowed in certain pathologies:
- the presence of ulcers in the stomach and intestines;
- bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
A possible alternative to activated carbon
The main advantage of activated carbon in front of other medicines - is its low cost. Therefore, it is accessible to almost everyone. But may be receiving other drugs before the ultrasound.
In addition to activated carbon, to prepare for the ultrasonic inspection can be taken from the group antigas preparations means. The most common ones - Espumizan. It reduces the amount of gas in the intestine by increasing its surface tension of bubbles and their subsequent destruction.
Espumizan start drinking the day before the examination 3 times. Dose single dose of 2 capsules. In the morning before ultrasound drink 2 more capsules medication.
Also, the doctor may prescribe medications that improve food digestion in the intestine. If you drink before ultrasound activated carbon is not possible, take the "Festal" and "Mezim".
But antispasmodics ( "no-silos") is not recommended to drink.
If the patient has a tendency to constipation, the doctor prescribes him medicine with a laxative effect. This can be either a tablet or a candle in the rectum. If constipation worried sick for a long time, a maximum of 12 hours before the ultrasound he put a cleaning enema.
Side effects of activated carbon
In most cases, the drug is well tolerated by patients and does not cause any adverse reactions. But the uncontrolled intake of the drug may lead to the disorder of stool (diarrhea or constipation), cause nausea and vomiting. If you drink too often activated carbon, it is disturbed nutrient absorption in the intestine. Particularly affected the digestion of fats. Activated carbon adsorbs on its surface bile acids, which are necessary for the absorption of lipids. Therefore, the body fat leave unchanged.
Activated carbon - a powerful sorbent. It not only extends bile acids, but also vitamins, minerals, proteins, hormones, which leads to a reduction in the concentration of these substances in the body. As a result, develop hormonal disorders, hypovitaminosis and so on. Therefore, it is important to take activated charcoal right in front of US pre-learning all the nuances of the doctor.
abdominal organs study helps diagnose many diseases of internal organs. The main thing - to take US 5 - 10, tablets of activated charcoal (according to weight). And you can be sure that the procedure does not pass in vain.
sources:
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