Interferential therapy for chronic constipation in adults: The CON‐COUR randomizedcontrolled trial
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DOI: 10.1002/ueg2.12373
Abstract: Abstract Background Chronic constipation (CC) is a frequent condition, and the first‐line treatment includes dietary rules, the use of laxatives, and biofeedback for evacuation disorders. However, almost half of the patients are dissatisfied with their… read more here.
Keywords: chronic constipation; interferential therapy; trial; group ... See more keywords
Probiotics Ameliorate Stool Consistency in Patients with Chronic Constipation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5139-8
Abstract: Background/AimsThe efficacy of probiotics for improving clinical symptoms, altering the fecal microbiota, and regulating serum immune cytokine levels was investigated in patients with irritable bowel syndrome-constipation (IBS-C) or functional constipation (FC).MethodsA randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial… read more here.
Keywords: stool consistency; group; patients chronic; consistency ... See more keywords
Ischemic Gastritis in a Patient with Chronic Constipation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07190-w
Abstract: A 90-year-old woman with Parkinson’s disease presented with acute abdominal pain, nausea, and coffee-ground emesis. Her abdomen was distended with diffuse tenderness and hypoactive bowel sounds. Computed tomography (CT) showed a distended rectum with stool… read more here.
Keywords: patient chronic; chronic constipation; gastritis patient; ischemic gastritis ... See more keywords
Osteopathic management of chronic constipation in women patients. Results of a pilot study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2016.12.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Constipation is a common problem in western countries. The aim of this pilot study was to determine the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for the treatment of constipated women with functional… read more here.
Keywords: constipation women; osteopathic management; pilot study; constipation ... See more keywords
The effect of food, vitamin or mineral supplements on chronic constipation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1017/s0029665123000307
Abstract: BACKGROUND Over-the-counter supplements are commonly used to manage chronic constipation; however, their efficacy remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the effect of food, vitamin or mineral supplements on stool output, gut transit time, symptoms, and… read more here.
Keywords: chronic constipation; mineral supplements; vitamin mineral; constipation ... See more keywords
Randomized Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial of Vibrating Capsule for Chronic Constipation.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.02.013
Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS Despite therapeutic advances, effective treatments for chronic constipation remain an unmet need. The vibrating capsule is a non-pharmacologic, orally-ingested, programmable capsule that vibrates intraluminally to induce bowel movements. We aimed to determine… read more here.
Keywords: chronic constipation; trial; placebo; vibrating capsule ... See more keywords
Effects of linaclotide in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation: a meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1491-1784
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Linaclotide is a guanylate cyclase-C (GCC) agonist that is found in intestinal epithelial cells and is used when treating chronic constipation (CC) and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs)… read more here.
Keywords: irritable bowel; treatment; bowel syndrome; constipation irritable ... See more keywords
U-shaped association between sleep duration with chronic constipation and diarrhea: A population-based study
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DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2022.2139713
Abstract: ABSTRACT To examine the association between sleep duration with chronic constipation and diarrhea, we collected demographic and questionnaire data of participants from The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in the period 2005 to 2010.… read more here.
Keywords: chronic constipation; sleep duration; duration; association sleep ... See more keywords
Empirically Derived Patterns of Pain, Stooling, and Incontinence and Their Relations to Health-Related Quality of Life Among Youth With Chronic Constipation
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DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsw068
Abstract: Objective Chronic constipation is associated with pain, stress, and fecal incontinence, which negatively impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL); however, it is unclear if patterns of pain, stool frequency, and incontinence are differentially associated with… read more here.
Keywords: health related; incontinence; related quality; youth chronic ... See more keywords
Evidence-based treatment recommendations for OTC management of chronic constipation
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DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000760
Abstract: ABSTRACT Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition, and most individuals self-treat with multiple over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives prior to consulting a health care provider. This brief report is a synopsis of an updated systematic review… read more here.
Keywords: treatment recommendations; chronic constipation; based treatment; evidence ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Chronic Constipation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003662
Abstract: Objectives: Chronic constipation occurs frequently in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The primary objective was to determine whether chronic constipation is associated with a higher rate of abnormal colonic motor activity in ASD children… read more here.
Keywords: abnormal colonic; chronic constipation; constipation; colonic motility ... See more keywords