חפשתי בפאבמד מחקרים עם מילות המפתח: "fiber, shit" והוא מצא:
Are diet and constipation related in children?
Riley Hospital for Children/Indiana University, 702 Barnhill Drive, ROC 4210, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. MRCorkin@pol.net
Constipation is a common complaint in childhood, and the etiology of many healthcare referrals. Despite literature documenting the high frequency of this problem, there is little research directly relating the food consumed and the eventual stool consistency. There is literature suggesting the importance of adequate fiber intake in children to maintain soft stools. Other dietary modifications actually have not been shown to be helpful or are not based on actual clinical studies. The presence of dietary allergies may also contribute to etiology of constipation. More studies to provide further linkages between diet and constipation are clearly needed.
PMID: 16207694 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Diagnosis, treatment, and management of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic constipation.
The Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA.
Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic constipation are 2 common gastrointestinal motility disorders that place a substantial burden on patients and society. Symptoms of both disorders are chronic, sometimes severe, and often respond poorly to treatment with traditional approaches, resulting in reduced quality of life, polypharmacy, and frequent healthcare utilization. Because structural, physical, or biochemical markers cannot be used to identify either disorder, diagnosis is symptom-based. In the absence of alarm features suggestive of organic disease or secondary causes of symptoms, these disorders can be positively and confidently diagnosed. In general, traditional agents used to treat patients with constipation target only a single symptom, and do not provide adequate relief of symptoms in the majority of IBS-C patients. Although patients with mild constipation symptoms may respond to treatment with fiber and laxatives, others with moderate-to-severe symptoms may require additional therapies and/or referral to a specialist for further evaluation. The advent of novel serotonergic agents has rejuvenated the therapeutic approach to patients with IBS-C and chronic constipation.
PMID: 16369297 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Prevalence and ramifications of chronic constipation.
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259, USA.
Constipation is a common condition, affecting 2% to 27% of North Americans. Arriving at true prevalence rates is complicated, because consensus definitions are lacking. Constipation has daily implications for those affected, and, although only one-third of affected persons seek care, it is associated with high socioeconomic costs. Traditional interventions, such as fiber and laxatives, are often recommended, but high-quality evidence of their efficacy is lacking and patient dissatisfaction is common. Improved understanding of the pathophysiology of constipation has resulted in the development and approval of a new agent for the treatment of patients with chronic idiopathic constipation.
PMID: 16127889 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] |
