RESULTS: We included 9 studies with 640 children. Considerable heterogeneity across studies precluded meta-analysis. We found no RCTs for physical movement, multidisciplinary treatment, or alternative medicine. Some evidence shows that fiber may be more effective than placebo in improving both the frequency and consistency of stools and in reducing abdominal pain. Compared with normal fluid int...

BACKGROUND Long-term care residents are susceptible to constipation and one-half to three quarter of older nursing home residents receive laxatives regularly. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors related to abnormal bowel function and explore the effectiveness of laxative treatment among the elderly residents of a nursing home. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 110...

INTRODUCTION Chronic constipation is a common condition that is difficult to treat. Existing options for the treatment of patients with different subgroups of constipation are limited. A new efficacious and safe drug is needed to limit the frequently observed adverse effects induced by laxatives, to improve general wellbeing and quality of life, and to provide an alternative for enemas or even ...

n t ro d u c t i o n: Man has been plagued by chronic c o n s t i p ation and other digestionr e l ated problems for more than 7 000 ye a rs or at least ever since we stopped feeding solely on berries, roots and grains, but turned to a wide va riety of m e at products (3). Constipation is still an important problem today, plaguing modern society more than e ver, because approx i m ately one-fif...

Aspiration of lipid particles into the lungs results in underdiagnosed condition known as lipoid pneumonia. Although majority recorded instances have been linked to use laxatives like mineral oil, can also be brought on by other lipids. Here, we present a rare cause pulmonary fibrosis young adults.

This paper summarises the research evidence presented in a recent issue of EVective Health Care on the eVectiveness of the four main types of laxatives used in the treatment of constipation in adults. The bulletin was based on two systematic reviews 3 (table 1) and on the additional randomised controlled trials (RCTs) identified since the publication (1997) of these reviews (tables 2 and 3). Co...