Question 1

what causes bowel spasms?

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Muscle contractions: Muscle contractions, which can be caused from electrolyte imbalances, relative obstructions, infection, or food-borne toxins.  Rarely, tumors can cause spasms.

Question 2

what foods to avoid if i get bowel spasms?

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Depends on the cause: Avoiding lactose,  gas-producing food (e.g. Beans, onions, celery, carrots, raisins, bananas, apricots, prunes, brussel sprouts, wheat germ, pretzels, and bagels), certain carbohydrates and gluten may help.  Determine if there is food allergy and avoiding those specific foods may help. There is no one answer; trial and error.

Question 3

how effective is coriander for treating bowel spasms?

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Maybe since...: ...essential oils found in coriander such as Borneol and Linalool, aid in digestion, proper functioning of  liver, and helping to reduce diarrhea caused by microbies &amp; fungi (esp. components like Cineole, Borneol, Limonene, Alpha-pinene &amp; beta-phelandrene).  Ref: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-coriander.html

Question 4

are there any home remedies for painful bowel spasms?

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Peppermint: Peppermint oil can help as it acts as a smooth muscle relaxant.  Probiotics may also help, but the research is better for peppermint oil.  Hoping you know what's causing the "painful bowel spasms" and not just treating it in the dark.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: bowel spasms?

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Bowel spasms: Bowel spasms = spontaneous contractions of colonic muscles (such as in IBS).

Question 6

any suggestions on how to ease the pain from bowel spasms?

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There are many drugs: There are many drugs to help spasmodic pain in the bowel.  They typically are anticholingeric drugs and there are many. They cost little. But see your doctor, because there are many causes for this!

Question 7

can appendicitis cause bowel spasms?

Accepted Answer

POSSIBLY: Appendicitis usually presents as a vague pain around the navel and mid-abdomen, which then progresses to right lower quadrant over 12 to 24 hours.  Some patients might perceive the pain as a cramp, or spasm.  Diarhea is usually not associated, but loss of appetite is.  Certainly, as the disease progresses, fever can develop. Good luck.

Question 8

what can i do about stomach/bowel spasms when out to dinner?

Accepted Answer

Self hypnosis: Learning selfhypnosis can help you to cope with this symptom.

Question 9

any other medication besides immodium d and pepto bismo that can help with bowel spasms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are meds which help irritable bowel syndrome. The ones you listed help the diarrhea but do not address the underlying cause.

Question 10

is hyoscyamine an effective treatment for bowel spasms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hyoscyamine blocks acetylcholine mediated smooth muscle contraction in the gut, reducing cramping and spasm.

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