Ins and outs of therapy of functional proctogenic constipation in children
In recent years, chronic constipation has become one of the key challenges in pediatric gastroenterology. Motility disorders in children are often functional; there are mixed (cologenic and proctogenic) and proctogenic disorders.
M. L. Babayan
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Modern Possibilities of Using Lactulose in Clinical Practice
Aim of the publication. To present an overview of current literature data on the possibilities of application of lactulose in clinical practice.Key findings. Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide belonging to the class of osmotic laxatives. Officially
A. A. Sheptulin
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Polyethylene glycol, unique among laxatives, suppresses aberrant crypt foci, by elimination of cells. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Polyethylene glycol (PEG), an osmotic laxative, is a potent inhibitor of colon cancer in rats. In a search for the underling mechanisms, the hypothesis that fecal bulking and moisture decrease colon carcinogenesis was tested.
Corpet, Denis E. +3 more
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Sodium picosulfate in the clinical practice of a surgeon
Picosulfate, a diphenylmethane derivative, belongs to a group of drugs called stimulant laxatives. It is widely used in surgery to treat various colon evacuation disorders due to its effectiveness, safety of use and ease of dosage selection, as well as ...
I. A. Matveev +3 more
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Outcomes Following Constipation Treatments Between Parkinson's Disease and Non-Parkinson's Disease Patients Evaluated by the Constipation Scoring System. [PDF]
Objectives The Constipation Scoring System (CSS) is a validated tool for assessing constipation severity and has been previously applied in Parkinson’s disease (PD) populations. However, comparative data on post‐treatment CSS outcomes between individuals with and without PD remain lacking.
Methawasin K +4 more
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Managing constipation in adults with co-morbidities [PDF]
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
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Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Childhood Constipation:Systematic Review [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the evidence and assess the reported quality of studies concerning nonpharmacologic treatments for childhood constipation, including fiber, fluid, physical movement, prebiotics, probiotics, behavioral therapy, multidisciplinary ...
Benninga, Marc A. +3 more
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Chronic constipation (definition, epidemiology, diagnosis): current drug therapy
The most interest among laxatives used in the treatment of functional constipation is earned by Exportale (lactitol monohydrate) which belongs to osmotic laxatives.
O. N. Minushkin
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Approaches to managing chronic constipation in older people within the community setting [PDF]
Constipation is a common presenting problem within the community setting, but its treatment is often unsatisfactory. It is important for nurses to remember that constipation is a symptom and not a disease.
Bardsley, A.
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Abdominal massage for the relief of constipation in people with Parkinson’s: a qualitative study [PDF]
Objectives. To explore the experiences of people with Parkinson’s (PwP) who suffer from constipation, the impact this has on their lives, and the effect of using lifestyle changes and abdominal massage as a form of constipation management. Method.
Aitchison, Patricia +7 more
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