Comparison and Assessment of the Effects of Flixweed and Fig on Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Predominant Constipation: A Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders, with a prevalence of 5-20%, depending on the diagnostic criteria selected.1,2 IBS is characterized by bloating and abdominal pain or discomfort associated with changes in bowel habits in the absence of any specific mechanical, biochemical or inflammatory conditions.3 Although this syndrome does not lead to mortality, it decreases productivity through work absence, increases healthcare costs, and has a substantial negative effect on patient quality of life.

Source: Explore - September 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Makan Pourmasoumi, Reza Ghiasvand, Leila Darvishi, Amir Hadi, Nimah Bahreini, Ziyaaddin Keshavarzpour Tags: Research Letter Source Type: research