Cramps - Intestinal

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Overview

Intestinal Cramps are cramps of the abdominal muscles and intestines.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Intestinal Cramps

Enzymes

 Lactase may prevent the Intestinal Cramps that can occur from undigested Lactose. 

 

Vitamins

 Vitamin E may be effective for the treatment of Intestinal Cramps.  [1]

 

These Foods/Herbs may Alleviate Intestinal Cramps

Herbs

 Artichoke Leaf may alleviate Intestinal Cramps.  [2]

 Asafetida may alleviate Intestinal Cramps. 

 Licorice reputedly alleviates Intestinal Cramps (according to folklore). 

 Linden (tea made from Linden flowers) may alleviate Intestinal Cramps. 

 Mastic may alleviate many cases of Intestinal Cramps (specifically, Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP)) where the underlying cause of the Intestinal Cramps is Helicobacter pylori infection. 

 Marjoram may alleviate Intestinal Cramps. 

 

Seeds

 Cumin Seeds may alleviate Intestinal Cramps. 

 

Vegetables

 Fennel reputedly alleviates Intestinal Cramps (according to folklore). 

 

These Substances may Cause Intestinal Cramps

Alkaloids

 Large continued dosages of Quinine may cause Intestinal Cramps.

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