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Bowel Preparation of Outpatients for Intravenous Urography: Efficacy of Castor Oil Versus Bisacodyl

open access: yesKaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2005
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of two laxatives, castor oil and bisacodyl, in the routine bowel preparation of outpatients for intravenous urography (IVU).
Huei-Chen Yang   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of constipation and use of laxatives, and association with risk factors among older patients during hospitalization: a cross sectional study

open access: yesBMC Gastroenterology, 2022
Background Many older patients experience constipation as a bothersome symptom with a negative impact on quality of life. During hospitalization, the focus is often on the reason for admission with the risk that other health problems are not prioritized.
Hanne Konradsen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Melanosis coli as a factor in the development of colorectal cancer

open access: yesАмбулаторная хирургия, 2021
Melanosis coli is characteristic of patients with a long history of constipation and the use of laxatives – anthraquinone derivatives, which are quite prescribed by doctors and patients independently.
D. A. Mtvralashvili   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The use of sodium thiosulfate in the treatment of hemorrhoids

open access: yesАмбулаторная хирургия, 2023
Hemorrhoidal disease is one ofthe most common pathologies ofthe anorectal region, its specific weight in the structure of diseases ofthe colon is about 40%.
S. S. Belous   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Managing constipation in adults with co-morbidities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Constipation can be described in a number of ways but in general it is related to straining, reduced frequency of defecation and/or a sensation of incomplete bowel emptying.
Gardiner, Anji, Hilton, Andrea
core   +2 more sources

Tratamento da compactação experimental do cólon maior em eqüinos: resultados de laboratório e exames bioquímicos Treatment of experimental impaction in equine large colon: laboratory findings and biochemical test

open access: yesArquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2005
Avaliou-se ação da solução isotônica poliônica enteral da sene mais fluidoterapia intravenosa e da fluidoterapia intravenosa no tratamento da compactação no cólon maior em eqüinos. Foram utilizados 20 animais divididos em quatro grupos.
G.E.S. Alves   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Constipation

open access: yesThe Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Chronic constipation is a common disease that can impair the quality of life, with a prevalence of 14% globally and 16.5% in South Korea. Straining, hard stools, the sensation of incomplete evacuation, the sensation of anorectal blockage, and manual ...
Hoyoung Wang, Jung Won Lee
doaj   +1 more source

Gastrointestinal Manifestations in Rubinstein‐Taybi Syndrome

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rubinstein–Taybi syndrome is a rare genetic condition associated with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments, yet its gastrointestinal manifestations remain poorly characterized. Case reports and small series suggest a high prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, dysphagia, and nutritional compromise ...
Mohamad Abi Nassif   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanisms of chronic constipation in children and correction

open access: yesМедицинский совет, 2013
Chronic constipations represent a heterogeneous group of disorders. They may be a manifestation of irritable bowel syndrome, congenital anomalies (Hirschsprung's disease), or they may be functional, further subdivided into normal or slow transit.
E. A. Kornienko
doaj   +1 more source

Uncovering anorexia nervosa in a biofeedback clinic for bowel dysfunction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Biofeedback is a conservative treatment based on behavioural techniques, which can be used in the management of bowel dysfunction. This article reports the results of a retrospective review of the clinical notes of 87 female patients attending a ...
Chelvanayagam, Sonya   +3 more
core   +1 more source

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