constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Meets the diagnostic criteria for functional constipation in Rome IV. (2) Two or more chief Chinese medicine practitioners meet the diagnostic criteria for Yin deficiency and intestinal dryness syndrome in clinical practice. (3) Patients aged 18-75 years old. (4) Sign an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1)Difficulty in defecation due to outlet obstruction (abnormal rectal and pelvic floor function). ? Constipation caused by systemic diseases and other factors (diabetes, hypothyroidism, Parkinson's disease, megacolon, cerebrovascular accident). (3)Constipation caused by psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, dementia). (4)Constipation caused by medication (opioids, proton pump inhibitors, diuretics). (5)Pregnant and lactating women. (6)Individuals who have used medication for treating functional constipation in the past week.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The frequency of defecation;The duration of each bowel movement;The characteristics of feces;Percentage of effective bowel movements; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Are there any other discomforts, bloating, or pain during medication;The cost of medication required during the medication period;The frequency of auxiliary use of lactulose and glycerin during medication; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Danyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital