Constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: For each patient is given 15 cc of fig and walnut syrup one hour before bedtime for two consecutive weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: For the control group, e
Sponsors
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
55 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Forcing in more than more than 3 times a week Hard or bullet-like stools in more than 3 times a week Feeling of incomplete emptying in more than 3 times a week Feeling of anorectal obstruction or cramping in more than 3 times a week Need for manual maneuvers to facilitate defecation in more than 3 times a week Spontaneous bowel movements less than 3 times a week
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Dissatisfaction to participate in the research Intolerance to taking drugs Possible side effects (in the form of nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, allergic reactions, etc.) Improper use of medication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal pain. Timepoint: Painless stools was measured at the beginning of the study (before the intervention), after the last treatment session, and 30 days (one month) after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: General Mizaj questionnaire.;Constipation. Timepoint: Assessing constipation was measured at the beginning of the study (before the intervention), after the last treatment session, and 30 days (one month) after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: General Mizaj questionnaire.;Stool type. Timepoint: Stools with less stiffness intervention), after the last treatment session, and 30 days (one month) after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: General Mizaj questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSaeed Jodi Khajeh
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed