Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment for Severe Chronic Constipation

2016 ◽  
Vol 165 (11) ◽  
pp. I-42
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Severe Chronic Constipation

scholarly journals Obstructive Uropathy in a Child with Severe Chronic Constipation

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-212
Author(s):  
Veena Logarajah ◽  
Kong Boo Phua ◽  
Te Lu Yap ◽  
Christina Ong
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Obstructive Uropathy ◽  
Severe Chronic Constipation

scholarly journals The Efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation of the Abdominal Muscles in the Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Singleton ◽  
Abdel Magid Bakheit ◽  
Carla Peace
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Transit Time ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Related Quality

Chronic constipation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is common and the current methods of treatment are ineffective in some patients. Anecdotal observations suggest that functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the abdominal muscles may be effective in the management of constipation in these patients.Patients and Methods. In this exploratory investigation we studied the effects of FES on the whole gut transit time (WGTT) and the colonic transit time (CTT). In addition, we evaluated the treatment effect on the patients’ constipation-related quality of life and on the use of laxatives and the use of manual bowel evacuation. FES was given for 30 minutes twice a day for a period of six weeks. Four female patients were studied.Results. The WGTT and CTT and constipation-related quality of life improved in all patients. The patients’ use of laxatives was reduced. No adverse effects of FES treatment were reported.Conclusion. The findings of this pilot study suggest that FES applied to the abdominal muscles may be an effective treatment modality for severe chronic constipation in patients with MS.

Misoprostol is effective treatment for patients with severe chronic constipation

1994 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 929-933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edy E. Soffer ◽  
Amanda Metcalf ◽  
Janice Launspach
Keyword(s):  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Severe Chronic Constipation

A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Prucalopride for Severe Chronic Constipation

2008 ◽  
Vol 358 (22) ◽  
pp. 2344-2354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Camilleri ◽  
René Kerstens ◽  
An Rykx ◽  
Lieve Vandeplassche
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Severe Chronic Constipation
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