The surgeon warned about the risks of using a hot water bottle for abdominal pain

One of the common tips for abdominal pain is to use a hot water bottle, but this method can lead to serious consequences. Vadim Maklakov, a surgeon at SM Clinic, told Gazeta about this on April 16.Ru».

To begin with, if pain occurs, the specialist recommended not taking painkillers. As a result, they can give a wrong picture of the situation and lead to an inaccurate diagnosis.

"Secondly, it is strictly forbidden to use hot compresses, hot water bottles with warm and hot water, and take hot baths to relieve the condition. The fact is that heat has a beneficial effect on the spread of harmful microorganisms in the abdominal cavity, and also accelerates metabolic processes, including the processes of tissue destruction, and also increases inflammation," the surgeon warned.

For example, if you have problems with appendicitis, a warm heating pad can cause the appendix to burst faster, which puts a person on the verge of death.

If abdominal pain occurs, the doctor advised taking medications from the antispasmodic group.

"If taking antispasmodics has not improved the situation after 2-3 hours and the pain continues to bother you, you should consult a doctor for an examination. If the abdominal pain increases, accompanied by fever, feeling unwell, weakness and low blood pressure, contact an ambulance immediately," Maklakov said.

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Taking such medications disrupts the digestive tract and can lead to heart problems, experts said.

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