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Massage With Senna-based Laxatives Versus Senna-based Laxatives in Managing Overflow Retentive Stool Incontinence in Pediatrics
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Abdominal massage for Massage. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of abdominal massage with senna-based laxative in managing overflow retentive stool incontinence in pediatrics.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The patients lying in comfortable relaxed supine position and physiotherapist performed slow circular clockwise movements on the abdomen, throw tangential pushing, with digital pulp, slow and gradual pressure, with fingers inclination 45 degree. The pressure applied to the abdomen on each point for 1 min, beginning with the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon and sigmoid; this sequence was repeated approximately 15 min. The therapist teaches the parents this technique and asked them to apply at home 3 times / day for 15 min.