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Aim. Constipation is one of the most common complaints of the digestive system indicated with an increase in defecation frequency, difficulty in defecation, and hard and strained defecation. Environmental, personal, and genetic factors may be affecting constipation although the affecting factors have not yet been thoroughly explained. The aim of this study was to investigate constipation frequency and lifestyles in medical students. Method. The population was selected among medical students for the study, which was planned as a survey study. Demographic data of all the participants and the factors suggested to affect constipation were questioned and analyzed. Results. The study covered a total of 425 medical students. Among the students reporting constipation, 2.86% were in their first year of medical school, while 7.53% were in the third year and 9.09% were in the sixth year. The rate of students reporting constipation and familial history was statistically significant. While regular eating habits were reported in the first and third years, this rate was much lower in the sixth year group working at clinical departments. The results of our study did not reveal any significant relationship between daily intake of water and constipation. There was, however, a significant relationship between stress and constipation. Conclusion. The results of our study showed that medical education did not curb constipation frequency. We believe that stress is significant in constipation. The data we collected indicate that regular eating habits and excess liquid intake are not as effective as suggested in the treatment of constipation.

The aim of this study was to determine constipation frequency and the factors that influence constipation among first-year nursing students. Data collection form and the constipation severity instrument were used for data collection. A total of 149 students, with mean average age of 19.11 ± 1.55 participated in the study; 62.4% was female and 24.2% of the students were constipated. Straining (16.1%) and difficulty (15.4%) during defecation was stressed by some of the students. The constipation complaints were pain (41.7%) and abdominal distention (25%). The mean score of the constipation severity instrument was 27.24 ± 8.38 (obstructive defecation 13.83 ± 3.90, colonic inertia 11.00 ± 4.11 and pain 2.40 ± 2.08).Gender, exercising, lifestyle, number of meals and the consumption of liquids influenced the constipation severity. Implementing programmes to prevent constipation may help in reducing the severity of the problem. Keywords: Constipation, influencing factors, nursing students

Aimof this study was to analyze the influence of lifestyle (nutrition and physical activity) on constipation and evaluate the respondents’ attitude to this disorder. Methods.Pharmacy visitors who agreed to answer questions were included in the study. Data from respondents based on age (18-45 years old; 46-65 years old; above 65 years old) and body mass index (“normal,” “overweight,” “obese”) was analyzed. Nutrition and physical activity were analyzed for the purpose of identifying risk factors for constipation. Descriptive and comparative statistics were used – the respondents’ responses are presented in frequencies and percentages, Chi-square test was executed to measure association with knowledge, responses and gender, age, BMI. Results.The study identified a 12.8 % constant constipation rate in the study group with no significant differences between genders, however more males had no constipation problem (50.5 % vs 39.9 %). The age and body mass index had association with constipation (p Conclusions.The consumption of carbohydrates, inadequate intake of fluids and motionless lifestyle were identified as risk factors for constipation in this study. Lifestyle modification recommendations might be included in the pharmacists’ consultation

Aim of this study was to analyze the influence of lifestyle (nutrition and physical activity) on constipation and evaluate the respondents’ attitude to this disorder.Methods. Pharmacy visitors who agreed to answer questions were included in the study. Data from respondents based on age (18-45 years old; 46-65 years old; above 65 years old) and body mass index (“normal,” “overweight,” “obese”) was analyzed. Nutrition and physical activity were analyzed for the purpose of identifying risk factors for constipation. Descriptive and comparative statistics were used – the respondents’ responses are presented in frequencies and percentages, Chi-square test was executed to measure association with knowledge, responses and gender, age, BMI.Results. The study identified a 12.8 % constant constipation rate in the study group with no significant differences between genders, however more males had no constipation problem (50.5 % vs 39.9 %). The age and body mass index had association with constipation (p, Целью этого исследования был анализ влияния образа жизни (питание и физических нагрузок) на запор и оценка отношения респондентов к этому расстройству.Методы. Посетители аптеки, которые согласились ответить на вопрос, были включены в исследование. Проанализированы данные респондентов на основе возраста (18-45 лет 46-65 лет старше 65 лет) и индекса массы тела ("нормально", "избыточный вес", "ожирение"). Питание и физические нагрузки были проанализированы с целью выявления факторов риска появления запора. Была использована описательная и сравнительная статистика - ответы респондентов представлены частотами и процентами, Хи-квадратный тест был выполнен для измерения ассоциации со знаниями, ответами и полом, возрастом, ИМТ.Результаты. В ходе исследования было установлено 12.8 % постоянной частоты запоров в исследуемой группе, независимо от пола, однако большинство мужчин не имели проблем с запорами (50.5 % против 39.9 %). Индекс массы тела и возраст был связан с запорами (р, Метою цього дослідження був аналіз впливу способу життя (харчування та фізичних навантажень) на закреп та оцінка ставлення респондентів до цього розладу.Методи. Відвідувачі аптеки, які погодились відповісти на запитання, були включені у дослідження. Проаналізовано дані респондентів на основі віку (18-45 років; 46-65 років; старше 65 років) та індексу маси тіла ("нормально", "надмірна вага", "ожиріння"). Харчування та фізичні навантаження були проаналізовані з метою виявлення факторів ризику появи закрепу. Була використана описова та порівняльна статистика - відповіді респондентів представлені частотами та відсотками, Хі-квадратний тест був виконаний для вимірювання асоціації зі знаннями, відповідями та статтю, віком, ІМТ.Результати. У ході дослідження було встановлено 12.8 % постійної частоти закрепів в досліджуваній групі, незалежно від статі, проте більшість чоловіків не мали проблем із закрепами (50.5 % проти 39.9 %). Індекс маси тіла та вік був пов'язаний із закрепами (р

Background Several pull-through procedures have been described for Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) with varying functional outcomes. The voluntary bowel movement (VBM) and the absence of soiling or constipation after pull-through remain the most important markers of good outcome. We aimed to compare the functional outcomes in HSCR patients following Soave and Duhamel procedures. Methods Krickenbeck classification was utilized to determine VBM, soiling and constipation for patients who underwent Soave and Duhamel pull-through at Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Indonesia from 2013 to 2016. Results Fifty-three patients were ascertained (Soave: 23 males and 2 females vs. Duhamel: 22 males and 6 females, p = 0.26). Ninety-three and 88% patients had a VBM following Duhamel and Soave pull-through, respectively (p = 0.66). Constipation frequency was significantly higher in Soave than Duhamel groups (24% vs. 4%; p = 0.04) with OR of 8.5 (95% CI = 1.0–76.7), whereas soiling rate was similar between Duhamel (21%) and Soave (8%) groups (p = 0.26). Furthermore, the risk of constipation was increased ~ 21.7-fold in female patients after Soave procedure and was almost statistically significant (p = 0.05). Conclusions The constipation rate is higher in patients who underwent Soave than Duhamel procedure, but the VBM and soiling frequencies are similar. The constipation risk following Soave pull-through might be increased by the female gender. Furthermore, a multicenter study with a larger sample of patients is necessary to clarify and confirm our findings.

Amac: Bu cal›flman›n amac›; 6 yafl aral›¤›ndaki cocuklarda d›flk›lama ozellikleri, kab›zl›k s›kl›¤› ve fonksiyonel kab›zl›¤a etki eden faktorleri araflt›rmakt›r. Yontem: Bu cal›flma, Gazi Universitesi T›p Fakultesi Pediatri polikliniine fiubat-Haziran 2007 tarihle- ri aras›nda baflvuran 0-6 yafl cocuklar dahil edilerek yap›lm›flt›r. Cal›flma, cocuklar›n d›flk›lama duzeni ve kab›zl›k prevalans› ile ilgili verileri icermektedir. Cocuklar yafllar›na gore 5 gruba ayr›lm›fllard›r. Cocuklar›n ebeveynlerinden yap›sal bir anketi cevapla- malar› istenmifltir. Fizik muayeneleri yap›lm›fl, d›flk›lama s›kl›klar›, beslenme duzenleri, yafl ve cinsiyet da¤›l›mlar›, bafll›ca flika- yetleri ve kab›zl›¤a etkili faktorler araflt›r›lm›flt›r. Bulgular: Cal›flmaya kat›lan 1018 cocuun 526's› (%51.7) erkek ve 492'si (%48.3) k›z idi. Yuzdoksanbefl infant (%88.2) yaln›z anne sutu al›rken, 42 infant (%17.8) ek g›da al›yordu. Toplam 48 cocuk (%4.7) kab›z- l›k tan›s› ald›. Kab›zl›k tan›s› alan cocuklar›n 28'i (%58.3) erkek ve 20'si (%41.7) k›z idi. Kab›z cocuklar›n ebeveynleri, ana flikayet- leri tan›mlarken rahats›zl›k hissi (%33), ar› (%25), seyrek d›flk›lama (%21), sert d›flk› (%17) ve rektal kanama (%4) olarak belirt- tiler. Onsekiz ebeveyn (%37.5) konstipasyonun diyetle iliflkili olduunu belirttiler. Okul tuvaletlerinden sak›nma 7 ebeveyn (%14.6) taraf›ndan tan›mland›. Sonuc: Kab›zl›¤›n, yenidoanlarda ciddi organik problemlere yol acaca¤› ongorulmekle birlikte, bu prob- lemlere buyuk cocuklar›n %95'inde rastlanmamaktad›r. Bu vakalar fonksiyonel kab›zl›k olarak tan›mlan›r. Diyetsel faktorler ve okul tuvaletlerinden sak›nma konular› tedavide dikkate al›nmal›d›r. Anahtar kelimeler: Kab›zl›k, cocuk, d›flk›lama, infant, beslenme al›flkanl›klar› Background/aims: The aim of this study is to figure out defecation features, constipation frequency, reasons and factors effecting on functional constipation in 0-6 years old children. Material and Methods: This descriptive study had been carried out in Gazi University School of Medicine Pediatric polyclinics between February-June 2007 and 1018 children aged 0-6 years were included. The study comprises data about defecation pattern and prevalence of constipation. Children were divided into five groups according to the age. Their parents were asked to complete a structured questionnaire. Physical examinations, stool frequency according to the age, feeding patterns, age and gender distributions, major complaints and associated factors were all investigated. Results: Among 1018 children there were 526 (51.7%) boys and 492 (48.3%) girls. One hundred ninety five (88.2%) infants were exclusively breast- fed, 42 children (17.8%) were getting additional feeding in 0-6 months age group. Forty-eight of 1018 children (4.7%) were diagno- sed as constipated. Twenty-eight (58.3%) were male and 20 (41.7%) were female. Parents of the constipated children defined the ma- jor complaints with defecation as discomfort (33%), pain (25%), seldom defecation (21%), hard stools (17%) and rectal bleeding (4%). Eighteen parents (37.5%) thought that constipation is related to dietary type. Refraining from school toilet was defined by seven pa- rents (14.6%). Conclusion: Constipation may predict serious organic problems in newborns; however organic problems are not en- countered in 95% of bigger children. These cases are described as functional constipation. Dietary factors and refraining from scho- ol toilets have to be considered during treatment.