Background Herbal formula Modified Buzhong-Yiqi-Tang (MBYT) has been widely used for the treatment of functional constipation in East Asia, but its efficacy and safety are unclear. Methods The study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of MBYT for adult patients with functional constipation. Randomized clinical trials were selected according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. ...

The most prominent feature of malnutrition that increases colon cancer is the use laxatives. Most community-dwelling individuals self-manage condition in bowel-related diseases and do not seek medical advice. Self-management often involves laxative products can be purchased over counter from pharmacies elsewhere. According to researches, those who herbal get enough information about they use, i...

Functional constipation is a significant medical problem in pediatrics. Constipation often causes discomfort children of any age and, the absence timely and effective treatment, can lead to chronic intoxication development various complications, ultimately affecting patient's quality life. The article presents definition functional over 4 years accordance with Rome IV Criteria (2016), etiology,...

This study examines which methods are most appropriate for preparation of the large bowel for double contrast barium enema. Two proprietary laxatives, X-Prep and Picolax, mechanical colonic lavage, and dietary restriction were evaluated in a randomised study of 160 patients. Four alternative preparations were compared with or without dietary restriction. The four preparations were X-Prep alone,...

Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of daily enemas for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in children. This study was a prospective, controlled trial of 60 children with nonneurogenic OAB. The control patients (40) were treated with standard therapies, including timed voiding, constipation treatment with osmotic laxatives, anticholinergics, and biofeedback physical therapy, where...

It is widely known that long-term use of anthranoid-containing laxatives is the cause of melanosis coli. We describe a case of melanosis coli, which occurred in a 39-year-old liver transplant patient who took an over-the-counter product containing aloe, rheum and frangula. The typical brownish pigmentation of the colonic mucosa developed in a period of ten months. The anthranoid medication was ...