laxative/diarrhea

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a common neuropsychiatric complication of liver cirrhosis manifested by mild confusion, sleep disturbance or obtundation. Lactulose treatment has long been the standard of care, which presumably acidifies stool and eradicates toxic metabolites. However a third of these

Stages of the study The project will be carried out in 5 phases distributed in 3 continuous periods of time. - Stage 1 - 2 month period (observational period). - Collection of patient information for bundle/protocol development. - Stage 2 - 3 month period. - Protocol / bundle development according

Male academy soccer players, included in a trial, received two types of solutions (compound of 150 cc dextrose 10% + 20 mM sodium or single 150 cc dextrose 10%) interchangeably, separated within 120 minutes were completed in a counterbalanced, randomized, double-blind, crossover design. The study

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is acknowledged as a highly effective treatment for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Usually single fecal infusion achieves satisfactory cure rates of recurrent CDI). However, several retrospective studies show that severe clinical picture of

Infectious diarrhea caused by invasive bacteria (Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter) or a cytotoxic organism result ting in mucosal histologic damage and inflammation (Entamoeba histolytica). (Hedberg etal., 1994) Giardia lamblia Transmission is via the faecal oral route or via ingestion of

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is defined as the inability of the pancreas to perform a normal digestive function. Habitually, it occurs as a result of a severe reduction in the secretion of pancreatic enzymes, although - less frequently - it may be due to the inability of these enzymes to

Anti-EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) therapies, namely cetuximab and panitumumab, have become standards in the management of metastatic colorectal and head and neck cancers. These therapies are used in daily practice, that requiring to manage their skin and digestive toxicities. However,

This is a prospective, descriptive cohort study. Patients will receive current standard of care. Once a potential subject is planned for FMT, they will be approached by study coordinators or investigators for participation in the study. If they agree to participate in the study, then patient health,

Background MOVANTIK™ (Naloxegol) can alleviate the adverse effects associated with frequent opiate use. The GI system is a common site for their unintended effects of opiate use, but literature suggests that peripherally acting opioid agonist may provide relief in the instance of GI dysfunction.

The study is a randomized controlled trial comparing three different treatments during four weeks: 1. Combination of low FODMAP diet + traditional dietary advice (based on NICE recommendations) - Eat at regular hours; 3 main meals and 3 snacks - Eat in peace, chew the food properly - Peel all fruits

Reason for study: Defecation disorders, and among them constipation, are one of the most common gastrointestinal problems in children. According to data from the literature, the problem affects 1% - 7.5% of the children population who come to a general pediatrician, 25% of patients in

This is a multicenter, open-labeled, single-arm, interventional study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of prucalopride in real clinical practice. It consists of 2 phases: a 1-week run-in phase, a 12 week, open-label treatment phase. Study population is women with CC who have been treated with

In the recent past, a deep change in the epidemiology of C. difficile infection has occurred, with a rise in its frequency, severity, and mortality. Both the refractoriness of the infection to standard therapy and its probability of recurrence have also increased, representing a main clinical issue.

Background and rationale Opioid-induced constipation is the most common side effect of opioid therapy - depending on the settings up to 90% of patients taking opioids experience constipation with the most conservative estimate among MMT patients being 30%. Currently, the recommended treatment for

Theoretical Basis: As far as the current research status, total colectomy or subtotal colectomy has become the preferred type of surgery for slow-transit constipation treatment. There are different opinions on intestinal anastomosis and the specific scope of excision. There is a type of surgery