Health Condition 1: K590- Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients having painful defecation and stool passed are hard and dry 2) Patients in age group of 02 to 12 years 3) Patients of both sexes
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients below 02 years 2) Patients above 12 years 3) Patients’ parent/guardian who fail to give consent 4) Patients who fail to follow up 5) Known cases of organic constipation eg. Constipation due to metabolic disorders, anorectal abnormalities, Hirschsprung’s disease etc. 6) Patients exhibiting associated signs of abdominal distension, vomiting, fever or occult blood in stool 7) Mental impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stool passed is soft corresponding to Types 3 to 5 of Bristol Stool Chart AND/OR Frequency of stool is two or more per week.Timepoint: 3rd day AND 7th day | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in Clinical Parameters viz easy defecation, increased appetite, no abdominal fullness/heaviness etc. thereby having an overall improvement in quality of life.Timepoint: 7th day & 7 days post-treatment follow-up to check for recurrence/relapse. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Department of Ilmul Atfal, State Unani Medical College and Hospital