Functional abdominal bloating.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: During the 6 weeks of intervention, participants should follow dietary-medication patterns prescribed by the specialist and avoid participation in any regular sport
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Body mass index less than 30 kg/m2 The gastroenterologist approves the entry of participants into the exercise program The presence of visible abdominal distension episodes (with the lack of non-functional disorders confirmation) and participant feels well in between these episodes The ability of correct diaphragmatic breathing according to intended instruction without pain
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Functional abdominal bloating without visible abdominal distension Unremitting distension Any kind of gastrointestinal system surgery The history of any kind of surgery of stomach, different region of trunk, pelvis and lower limbs in past year spinal deformities such as scoliosis and hyperkyphotic posture The diagnosis of other functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) The confirmation of non-functional causes History of current back pain or back pain requiring medical attention in past year Neurological disorders, Pulmonary disorders, rheumatology conditions, cardiovascular diseases, malignancy or chemotherapy The history of the vertebral column or chest fracture Use of medications equal or over 3 moths during prior 12 months that could affect muscle performance Use of various antibiotics, bismuth, probiotic drugs during the last three months current use of Mebeverine, Dimethicone, Dicyclomine, Hyoscine, Belladonna Using special diets, such as ketogenic diet, vegetarianism, Fermentable, Oligosacharides, Disacharides, Monosacharides AND Polyols (FODMAP) Smoking and alcohol consumption Current pregnancy or lactating Allergy to egg consumption Difficulty in understanding of therapist's instruction (having a minimum education level of diploma) Participating in sports activities regularly at least one year before the start of the study (frequency of 3 days of week and at least 30 min in day) Hiatus hernia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effect of core muscle exercise program on abdominal girth before and after one standard meal load. Timepoint: The effect of core muscle exercise program on abdominal girth (before and after one standard meal load) will be assessed before and after 6 weeks of study. Method of measurement: One mounted tape on one non-elastic belt will be placed on the navel of participant in sitting position and the number of tape will be read in millimeter. This measurement will be performed during 3 consecutive respiratory cycles and mean will be recorded as millimeter.;The effect of core muscle exercise program on bloating severity before and after one standard meal load. Timepoint: The effect of core muscle exercise program on bloating severity (before and after one standard meal load) will be assessed before and after 6 weeks of study. Method of measurement: Self report of the bloating severity will be recorded using a non-likert scale (0-4: 0:never, 1: mild sensation, 2: clear sensation, 3: unpleasant sensation and 4: unbearable or painful sensation) before and after the meal load. The procedure will be repeated 3 times and the mean of them will be recorded.;The effect of core muscle exercise program on bloating severity before and after one standard meal load. Timepoint: The effect of core muscle exercise program on distension severity (before and after one standard meal load) will be assessed before and after 6 weeks of study. Method of measurement: Self report of the distension severity will be recorded using a graphic rating scale (0: no distension - 6: very sever distension) before and after the meal load. The procedure will be repeated 3 times and the mean of them will be recorded.;The effect of core muscle exercise program on strength of anterior abdominal wall muscles. Timepoint: The effect of core muscle exercise program on strength of anterior abdominal wall muscles will be assessed before and after 6 weeks of study. Method of measurement: After 5 minutes a warm-up | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactTayebeh Roghani
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed