Postoperative Constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: 520 mg Herbal Laxative Capsule (containing 100 mg of Senna alexandrina powder (leaf), 100 mg of Foeniculum vulgare (seed), 100 mg of Aloe Vera L (gum), 100 mg of Ca
Sponsors
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 70 years People who had a normal bowel movement the day before the operation Do not have a problem that prevents cognitive, emotional or verbal communication (ability to communicate with the researcher). Candidate for major orthopedic surgery such as hip joint replacement, hip and proximal hip fractures, etc. Willingness to participate in the study The same drug and food regimen in the two study groups
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Irregular consumption of capsules Long-term use of drugs such as Narcotic pain relievers, antidepressants, Anti-convulsants, Iron and calcium supplements, Calcium channel blockers, Ibuprofen, and diuretics. Patient discharge earlier than 3 days Having delirium after surgery Incomplete completion of the questionnaire Receiving laxatives The appearance of symptoms of allergy to medicinal plants
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Constipation score. Timepoint: Examining the constipation score after taking the drug on the first, third, fifth, and seventh days after surgery. Method of measurement: Using the Constipation Assessment Scale [CAS].;Stool appearance. Timepoint: Examining the stool appearance after taking the drug on the first, third, fifth, and seventh days after surgery. Method of measurement: Using the Bristol Stool Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammadreza Zarei
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed