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PubMed1984

[Constipation in the elderly. II. Prevalence and causes of the use of laxatives and experiences with volume expanders and lactulose in nursing home patients].

A study in a nursing home in the Netherlands confirmed findings from previous studies that a high percentage of geriatric patients use laxatives. This applies especially to patients taking antidepressants or hypnotics in combination with other psychotherapeutic agents or suffering from a neurological disease or to those who are rather inactive. Our study shows that it is possible for the large majority of geriatric patients using other laxatives to switch to bulk laxatives. This changing-process requires appropriate instructions and demands close attention. Eventually it will result in the normalisation of the patients' defecation, to the daily relief not only of the patient but also of the nursing staff.

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PubMed1980

Influence on symptoms and transit-time of Vi-SiblinR in diverticular disease.

Nine patients complaining of constipation and with diverticuli of the colon on barium-enema were examined with regard to transit-time, bowel movements and subjective symptoms. They were treated with placebo and Vi-SiblinR, using a doubleblind cross-over technique. The transit-time remained normal during the Vi-SiblinR treatment. The feces became softer and increased in weight and the subjective symptoms were significantly reduced (p less than 0,05).

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PubMed1995

The effect of a Plantago ovata seed containing preparation on appetite variables, nutrient and energy intake.

OBJECTIVES: Investigation of a Plantago ovata seed containing supplement (Plantaginis ovatae semen and testa) to determine its effect on appetite variables, nutrient and energy intake in normal subjects. DESIGN: Triple blind (subjects, investigators and statisticians) cross-over design. Three, 3-day study periods when subjects were given the following treatments in randomised order: Plantago ovata preparation (20 g granules with 200 ml water), placebo (20 g granules with 200 ml water), or water (200 ml) 3 hs pre-meal and the same dose immediately pre-meal. A set meal was given at lunch time after the supplement to subjects who had fasted overnight. SETTING: Metabolic unit of King's College London. SUBJECTS: Seventeen female subjects, all classified as non-restrained eaters. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Visual analogue scales were completely premeal, postmeal and at hourly intervals for 3 hs after the meal. All food consumed on the meal day, and the following day was weighed. RESULTS: There was a significant difference in fullness at 1 h post-meal between Plantago and placebo, and also Plantago and water. Total fat intake was significantly lower in g/d and as a percentage of energy on the day of the meal after Plantago compared with water. CONCLUSIONS: This plantago ovata containing product, which is already taken by many people world-wide to control bowel function, may be a useful supplement in weight control diets as it affects fat intake, and may have some effect on the subjective feeling of fullness.

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