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Iwata E, Sugimoto M, Murata M, Morino Y, Akimoto Y, Hamada M, Niikura R, Nagata N, Kawai T. Improvement of dyspeptic symptoms after Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in Japanese patients. JGH Open 2023; 7:855-862. [PMID: 38162864 PMCID: PMC10757491 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Background and Aim Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy effectively improves the abdominal symptoms and bowel habits of patients. Patients in whom dyspepsia is under control by 6 to 12 months after successful H. pylori eradication are defined as having H. pylori-associated dyspepsia, and patients with dyspepsia that is refractory to successful eradication are defined as having functional dyspepsia. Here, we aimed to investigate the association between H. pylori eradication and improvement of dyspepsia in the short and long term after eradication therapy. Methods Dyspeptic symptoms before treatment and at 2 and 12 months after eradication were evaluated using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) in 282 H. pylori-positive Japanese patients who underwent eradication therapy. Results Of the Japanese H. pylori-positive patients, 48.2% (136/282) had upper abdominal symptoms. Eradication improved dyspepsia in 34.5% (47/136) of the patients at 2 months post eradication, which continued to be under control up to 12 months. A significant decrease at 2 and 12 months after eradication, compared with before eradication, was observed in total GSRS (from 25.7 ± 10.4 [before eradication, n = 249] to 23.3 ± 7.2 [after 2 months, n = 249] and 24.8 ± 7.8 [after 12 months, n = 81]; P = 0.014 and 0.321, respectively), gastric pain score (from 4.1 ± 1.9 to 3.7 ± 1.3 and 3.7 ± 1.2; P = 0.025 and 0.047), and constipation score (from 5.9 ± 3.1 to 5.2 ± 2.3 and 5.9 ± 3.0; P < 0.021 and 0.862). Conclusion H. pylori-positive dyspepsia patients should be recommended to undergo H. pylori eradication to alleviate dyspepsia-associated symptoms.
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- Eri Iwata
- Department of Gastroenterological EndoscopyTokyo Medical University HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological EndoscopyTokyo Medical University HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyNational Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical CenterKyotoJapan
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- Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life SciencesTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological EndoscopyTokyo Medical University HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological EndoscopyTokyo Medical University HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological EndoscopyTokyo Medical University HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological EndoscopyTokyo Medical University HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological EndoscopyTokyo Medical University HospitalTokyoJapan
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Gatzinsky C, Sillén U, Thornberg S, Sjöström S. Bowel habits in healthy infants and the prevalence of functional constipation, infant colic and infant dyschezia. Acta Paediatr 2023; 112:1341-1350. [PMID: 36855830 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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AIM During infancy bowel habits change. Most infants with gastrointestinal problems have a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID), a major reason for visiting paediatricians. This study aims to provide data on stool frequency and consistency during the first year, prevalence rates for functional constipation (FC) and to establish associations with relevant demographic data. The occurrence of infant colic (IC) and infant dyschezia (ID) was also reported. METHODS This prospective observational birth-cohort study enrolled 122 healthy full-term infants. Questionnaires were completed at 2 weeks and 2, 6 and 12 months. RESULTS Stool frequency decreased with age and consistency changed, with fewer runny stools. At 2 weeks, 24.3% had at least one of the studied FGID. FC was found in 2.6%-14.3% (up to 12 months), IC was found in 4.9%-3.4% (up to 2 months) and ID in 22.1%-3.9% (up to 6 months). Infants with an FGID had a lower weight and more healthcare visits than infants without. Breastfeeding and a high percentage of runny stools at 2 weeks of age decreased the odds of developing FC. CONCLUSION Data on bowel habits and the prevalence of FC, IC and ID are presented. FGID during infancy is common and affects children's well-being, while their families need support and advice.
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- Cathrine Gatzinsky
- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Pediatric Surgery, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Pediatric Surgery, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Pediatric Surgery, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Kappel SS, Sangild PT, Ahnfeldt AM, Jóhannsdóttir V, Soernsen LJ, Bak LB, Friborg C, Möller S, Zachariassen G, Aunsholt L. A Randomized, Controlled Study to Investigate How Bovine Colostrum Fortification of Human Milk Affects Bowel Habits in Preterm Infants (FortiColos Study). Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14224756. [PMID: 36432444 PMCID: PMC9696900 DOI: 10.3390/nu14224756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Human milk does not meet the nutritional needs to support optimal growth of very preterm infants during the first weeks of life. Nutrient fortifiers are therefore added to human milk, though these products are suspected to increase gut dysmotility. The objective was to evaluate whether fortification with bovine colostrum (BC) improves bowel habits compared to a conventional fortifier (CF) in very preterm infants. Methods: In an unblinded, randomized study, 242 preterm infants (26−31 weeks of gestation) were randomized to receive BC (BC, Biofiber Damino, Gesten, Denmark) or CF (FM85 PreNAN, Nestlé, Vevey, Switzerland) as a fortifier. Stools (Amsterdam Stool Scale), bowel gas restlessness, stomach appearance score, volume, and frequency of gastric residuals were recorded before each meal until 35 weeks post-menstrual age. Results: As intake of fortifiers increased, stools became harder in both groups (p < 0.01) though less in BC infants (p < 0.05). The incidence of bowel gas restlessness increased with laxative treatments and days of fortification in both groups (p < 0.01), but laxatives were prescribed later in BC infants (p < 0.01). With advancing age, stomach appearance scores improved, but more so in BC infants (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Although there are limitations, a minimally processed, bioactive milk product such as BC induced similar or slightly improved bowel habits in preterm infants.
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- Susanne Soendergaard Kappel
- Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Hans Christian Andersen Children’s Hospital, Department of Neonatology, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hans Christian Andersen Children’s Hospital, Department of Neonatology, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Hans Christian Andersen Children’s Hospital, Department of Neonatology, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Neonatology, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Open Patient Data Explorative Network (OPEN), Department of Clinical Research, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Hans Christian Andersen Children’s Hospital, Department of Neonatology, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +45-35-45-25-05
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Rallis D, Saliakellis E, Kaselas C, Malakozi M, Spyridakis I, Fotoulaki M, Diamanti E, Tsakalidis C. Is there an association between necrotizing enterocolitis in premature neonates and functional gastrointestinal disorders later in childhood? Neurogastroenterol Motil 2022; 34:e14222. [PMID: 34468064 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stressful events during infancy may predispose to the development of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in childhood. AIMS To evaluate the association of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) with childhood FGIDs. METHODS We conducted a study, comparing 29 children of eight to ten years with a history of NEC with 58 children with no history of NEC. Subjects were assessed for FGIDs, based on Rome-III criteria. RESULTS Among 29 subjects with NEC, 17 had surgical and 12 conservative NEC. Subjects with surgically, or conservatively managed NEC developed FGIDs at a significantly higher proportion, as compared to children with no history of NEC, later in childhood (41%, 33%, and 13% respectively, p = 0.033). Functional constipation was the most frequently identified disorder (35%, 33%, and 7% respectively). A significant association was detected between FGIDs and the history of perinatal stress (p = 0.049), NEC (p = 0.011), and the surgical management of NEC (p = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that there is a potential association between NEC and FGIDs later in childhood with functional constipation being the most frequently identified disorder.
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- Dimitrios Rallis
- 2nd Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Neonatology Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Neonatology Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Neonatology Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Neonatology Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Kim JY, Lim MH. Psychological factors to predict chronic diarrhea and constipation in Korean high school students. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26442. [PMID: 34232176 PMCID: PMC8270581 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Chronic diarrhea and constipation are common in adolescents and are associated with depression and anxiety. However, the association was not reported in adolescents adjusted for other psychological factors (resilience, personality traits, perceived stress, and suicidal ideation). Therefore, we investigated the significant psychological factors predicting chronic diarrhea and constipation in adjusted individuals for co-variables.A total of 819 Korean high school students who completed bowel health and psychological questionnaires were enrolled in this study. Depression and anxiety were assessed using validated questionnaires. We used multivariate analyses, controlling for demographic, dietary, lifestyle, and psychological variables to predict chronic diarrhea and constipation.Chronic diarrhea and constipation were more common in individuals with depression (22.3% and 18.6%, respectively) than in individuals with no depression (7.0% and 10.9%, respectively). In addition, they were more prevalent in individuals with anxiety (24.5% and 18.6%, respectively) than in individuals with no anxiety (9.1% and 12.7%, respectively). Multivariate analyses showed that resilience (adjusted risk ratio [aRR] = 0.98, adjusted 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.97-0.99), moderate (aRR = 6.77, adjusted 95% CI = 3.55-12.91), and severe depression (aRR = 7.42, adjusted 95% CI = 3.61-15.27) were associated with chronic diarrhea. Only mild depression was associated with chronic constipation (aRR = 2.14, adjusted 95% CI = 1.36-3.38). However, anxiety was not significantly associated with chronic diarrhea or constipation.Among the psychological factors predicting disordered bowel habits, resilience and moderate and severe depression were significant predictors of chronic diarrhea, but not anxiety. Furthermore, only mild depression was an independent predictor of chronic constipation.
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- Ji Young Kim
- Department of Psychology, Graduate School of Dankook University
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- Department of Psychology and Psychotherapy, College of Health Science
- Environmental Health Center, Dankook Medical Hospital, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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Bellini M, Tonarelli S, Barracca F, Morganti R, Pancetti A, Bertani L, de Bortoli N, Costa F, Mosca M, Marchi S, Rossi A. A Low-FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Some Answers to the Doubts from a Long-Term Follow-Up. Nutrients 2020; 12:E2360. [PMID: 32784614 DOI: 10.3390/nu12082360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A low-FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) diet (LFD) is a possible therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This study investigates the short- and long-term efficacy and nutritional adequacy of an LFD and the patients' long-term acceptability. Patients' adherence and ability to perceive the "trigger" foods were also evaluated. Seventy-three IBS patients were given an LFD (T0) and after 2 months (T1), 68 started the reintroduction phase. At the end of this period (T2), 59 were advised to go on an Adapted Low-FODMAP Diet (AdLFD) and 41 were evaluated again after a 6-24 month follow-up (T3). At each time, questionnaires and Biolectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) were performed. The LFD was effective in controlling digestive symptoms both in the short- and long-term, and in improving quality of life, anxiety and depression, even if some problems regarding acceptability were reported and adherence decreased in the long term. The LFD improved the food-related quality of life without affecting nutritional adequacy. When data collected at T0 were compared with those collected at T2, the perception of trigger foods was quite different. Even if some problems of acceptability and adherence are reported, an LFD is nutritionally adequate and effective in improving IBS symptoms also in the long term.
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Martoni CJ, Srivastava S, Leyer GJ. Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABla-12 Improve Abdominal Pain Severity and Symptomology in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2020; 12:E363. [PMID: 32019158 PMCID: PMC7071206 DOI: 10.3390/nu12020363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study investigated the clinical efficacy of two probiotic strains on abdominal pain severity and symptomology in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Three hundred and thirty adults, aged 18 to 70 years, with IBS according to Rome IV criteria were allocated (1:1:1) to receive placebo, Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 (1 × 1010 CFU/day) or Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis UABla-12 (1 × 1010 CFU/day) over six weeks. The primary outcome was the change in Abdominal Pain Severity - Numeric Rating Scale (APS-NRS). Over the intervention period, APS-NRS was significantly improved in both probiotic groups vs. placebo in absolute terms (DDS-1: -2.59 ± 2.07, p = 0.001; UABla-12: -1.56 ± 1.83, p = 0.001) and in percentage of significant responders (DDS-1: 52.3%, p < 0.001); UABla-12 (28.2%, p = 0.031). Significant amelioration vs. placebo was observed in IBS Symptom Severity Scale (IBS-SSS) scores for L. acidophilus DDS-1 (-133.4 ± 95.19, p < 0.001) and B. lactis UABla-12 (-104.5 ± 96.08, p < 0.001) groups, including sub-scores related to abdominal pain, abdominal distension, bowel habits and quality of life. Additionally, a significant normalization was observed in stool consistency in both probiotic groups over time and as compared to placebo. In conclusion, L. acidophilus DDS-1 and B. lactis UABla-12 improved abdominal pain and symptom severity scores with a corresponding normalization of bowel habits in adults with IBS.
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- Vedic Lifesciences, 203 Morya Landmark1, New Link Road, Andheri W, Mumbai 400053, India;
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- UAS Laboratories LLC, 4375 Duraform Lane, Windsor, WI 53598, USA;
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Inoue T, Kobayashi Y, Mori N, Sakagawa M, Xiao JZ, Moritani T, Sakane N, Nagai N. Effect of combined bifidobacteria supplementation and resistance training on cognitive function, body composition and bowel habits of healthy elderly subjects. Benef Microbes 2018; 9:843-853. [PMID: 30198326 DOI: 10.3920/bm2017.0193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Physical exercise exerts favourable effects on brain health and quality of life of the elderly; some of these positive health effects are induced by the modulation of microbiota composition. We therefore conducted a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial that assessed whether a combination of Bifidobacterium spp. supplementation and moderate resistance training improved the cognitive function and other health-related parameters in healthy elderly subjects. Over a 12-week period, 38 participants (66-78 years) underwent resistance training and were assigned to the probiotic Bifidobacterium supplementation (n=20; 1.25×1010 cfu each of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BB536, B. longum subsp. infantis M-63, Bifidobacterium breve M-16V and B. breve B-3) or the placebo (n=18) group. At baseline and at 12 weeks, we assessed the cognitive function, using the Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment instrument (MoCA-J); modified flanker task scores; depression-anxiety scores; body composition; and bowel habits. At 12 weeks, the MoCA-J scores showed a significant increase in both the groups, while the flanker task scores of the probiotic group increased more significantly than those of the placebo group (0.35±0.9 vs -0.29±1.1, P=0.056). Only the probiotic group showed a significant decrease in the depression-anxiety scores (5.2±6.3 to 3.4±5.5, P=0.012) and body mass index (24.0±2.8 to 23.5±2.8 kg/m2, P<0.001), with a significant increase in the defecation frequency (5.3±2.3 to 6.4±2.3 times/5 days, P=0.023) at 12 weeks. Thus, in healthy elderly subjects, combined probiotic bifidobacteria supplementation and moderate resistance training may improve the mental condition, body weight and bowel movement frequency.
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- T Inoue
- 1 School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, Hyogo 6700092, Japan
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- 2 Next Generation Science Institute, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., Kanagawa 2528583, Japan
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- 1 School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, Hyogo 6700092, Japan
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- 1 School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, Hyogo 6700092, Japan
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- 2 Next Generation Science Institute, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., Kanagawa 2528583, Japan
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- 3 Kyoto Sangyo University, Kyoto 6038555, Japan
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- 4 Division of Preventive Medicine, Clinical Research Institute for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, National Hospital Organization, Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto 6128555, Japan
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- 1 School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, Hyogo 6700092, Japan
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The effectiveness of colonoscopy is highly dependent on the quality of bowel preparation. Although many studies have previously evaluated the role of cleansing methods and dosing regimens, few have examined the association between bowel habits and subsequent bowel preparation. Here, we aimed to evaluate the impact of bowel habits on the quality of bowel preparation.A total of 404 patients who underwent a total colonoscopy and completed a personal bowel habit questionnaire at Korea University Hospital between December 2012 and December 2013 were enrolled. The usual stool form of patients was classified into 7 categories according to the Bristol Stool Scale (BSS). The quality of bowel preparation was determined during colonoscopy according to the Ottawa Bowel Preparation Scale (OBPS). Segment scores of ≥3 or total OBPS scores of >7 were defined as poor bowel preparation.Poor bowel preparation was reported in 9.4% of observed colonoscopies. The odds ratio (OR) of poor bowel preparation being associated with infrequent bowel movements (<3/week) was 5.00 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.91-13.1, P = .001). BSS types 1 and 2 tended to have an association with poor bowel preparation, but the association was statistically insignificant (OR: 2.38; 95% CI, 0.90-6.33, P = .082). After adjusting for age, sex, drinking, presence of diabetes mellitus, and bowel preparation regimen, infrequent bowel movement (<3/week) was still significantly associated with poor bowel preparation. When subdividing by colonic segment, it was significantly associated with poor bowel preparation in all segments.Infrequent bowel movement (<3/week) was significantly associated with poor bowel preparation.
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Del Grande LDM, Leme LFP, Marques FP, Ramos AT, Ramos PT, Souza FAD. PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS OF CHANGES IN BOWEL HABITS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY. Arq Bras Cir Dig 2017; 30:3-6. [PMID: 28489158 PMCID: PMC5424676 DOI: 10.1590/0102-6720201700010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND: The incidence of cholecystolithiasis is approximately 15% of the population. It is believed that between 30-40% of cholecystectomy patients have symptoms after surgery, being changes in bowel habits the most common among them. AIM: 1) Defining the prevalence, and 2) identifying predictors of changes in bowel habits after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study with an initial sample of 150 patients diagnosed with cholecystolithiasis operated between July and September 2014. Patients were submitted to a questionnaire about the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms and changes in stools consistency before and after the surgical procedure. They were divided into two groups (with or without changes in bowel habits) being combined with the following variables: high blood pressure, body mass index, hypothyroidism, adherence to postoperative dietary orientations, previous abdominal and bariatric surgery. RESULTS: The prevalence of changes in bowel habits in the study population was 35.1%. The association between it and gastrointestinal symptoms was demonstrated to be statistically significant (‰2=7.981; p=0.005), and people who did not have gastrointestinal symptoms had 2.34 times the odds of not presenting changes in bowel habits. None of the other investigated factors had shown to be a predictor of risk for post-cholecystectomy changes in bowel habits. CONCLUSION: 1) There was a high prevalence of changes in bowel habits, and 2) there was association between changes in bowel habits and the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms. RACIONAL: A incidência da colecistopatia calculosa é de aproximadamente 15% da população brasileira. Acredita-se que entre 30-40% dos pacientes colecistectomizados apresentem sintomas pós-operatório, sendo a alteração do hábito intestinal o mais comum. OBJETIVO: 1) Determinar a prevalência, e 2) identificar preditores de mudanças do hábito intestinal pós-colecistectomia videolaparoscópica. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal retrospectivo com amostra inicial de 150 pacientes diagnosticados com colecistopatia calculosa, operados entre julho e setembro de 2014. Os pacientes foram submetidos a um questionário sobre a presença de sintomas gastrointestinais após a operação, e a alterações do aspecto das fezes antes e depois do procedimento. A amostra foi dividida em dois grupos (com ou sem mudanças do hábito intestinal) sendo realizadas associações com as seguintes variáveis: hipertensão arterial, IMC, hipotireoidismo, seguimento de dieta no pós-operatório, operação abdominal prévia e operação bariátrica. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de mudanças do hábito intestinal na população estudada foi de 35,1%. A associação entre elas e sintomas gastrointestinais demonstrou-se estatisticamente significativa (‰2=7,981; p=0,005), sendo que as pessoas que não apresentavam os sintomas tinham 2,34 vezes mais chances de não apresentarem mudanças do hábito intestinal. Nenhum dos demais fatores investigados demonstrou ser preditor de risco para mudanças do hábito intestinal pós-colecistectomia. CONCLUSÕES: 1) Observou-se alta prevalência de mudanças do hábito intestinal, e 2) houve associação entre mudança do hábito intestinal e a presença de sintomas gastrointestinais.
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Previous research about school toilets is based on studies of children in elementary school. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the experiences when using the school toilets reported by students aged 16-18 years. Qualitative interviews with 21 students were conducted and analyzed using content analysis. The data revealed that the toilets were considered insecure, dirty, and unpleasant. Additionally, students refrained from drinking during school hours and remained in constant movement or jumped up and down to withhold urine and stool. This was illustrated in the following categories: assessing the toilet environment, coping with the situation, and feeling exposed Hence, there is an urgent need to improve the school toilet environment in order to respect the rights of all students to void or defecate when necessary, a process which will require involvement of students, teachers, and other school staff as well as the School Health Service.
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- Maja Norling
- Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden Department of Pediatrics, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden Department of Urology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden Department of Pediatrics, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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Yamada E, Inamori M, Watanabe S, Sato T, Tagri M, Uchida E, Tanida E, Izumi M, Takeshita K, Fujisawa N, Komatsu K, Hamanaka J, Kanesaki A, Matsuhashi N, Nakajima A. Constipation is not associated with colonic diverticula: a multicenter study in Japan. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2015; 27:333-8. [PMID: 25469640 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 11/01/2014] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The association of diverticula with bowel habits is unclear. We therefore analyzed the association between diverticula and bowel habits in over 1000 Japanese individuals. METHODS Japanese subjects who underwent total colonoscopies at seven centers in Japan from June to September 2013 were analyzed. Bowel habits were evaluated using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale, and stool form was assessed using a part of the Bristol Scale and Rome ΙΙΙ criteria. Diverticula were diagnosed by colonoscopy with a transparent soft-short hood. KEY RESULTS The study evaluated 1066 subjects, 648 males and 418 females (ratio, 1.55 : 1), of mean age 63.9 ± 13.0 years. After adjusting for age and sex, the presence of constipation was associated with a significantly reduced likelihood of diverticula (odds ratio [OR] = 0.70, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.52-0.93). When assessed according to the location of diverticula, the presence of constipation was associated with a significantly decreased likelihood of left-sided (OR = 0.39, 95% CI 0.16-0.93), but not right-sided (OR = 1.10, 95% CI 0.48-2.53), diverticula. Furthermore, stool form was unrelated with the presence or absence of diverticula. CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES The wide-spread hypothesis that constipation was associated with colonic diverticula was not supported. Rather, we found that the absence of diverticula was associated with constipation, suggesting the need to reassess the etiology of colonic diverticula.
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- E Yamada
- Gastroenterology Division, Saiseikai Yokohama-shi Nanbu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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Citronberg J, Kantor ED, Potter JD, White E. A prospective study of the effect of bowel movement frequency, constipation, and laxative use on colorectal cancer risk. Am J Gastroenterol 2014; 109:1640-9. [PMID: 25223576 PMCID: PMC4734897 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2014.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2014] [Accepted: 05/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Constipation and laxative use have been hypothesized to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, but existing epidemiologic studies have been inconclusive. To address this issue, the authors prospectively examined the association between CRC incidence and constipation, non-fiber laxative use, and fiber laxative use among 75,214 participants of the VITamins And Lifestyle study. METHODS Information on bowel movement frequency as well as average 10-year non-fiber laxative use, fiber laxative use, and constipation was ascertained by means of a questionnaire. Patients were followed from the time of receipt of the baseline questionnaire (2000-2002) until 2008 for CRC incidence, over which time 558 incident CRC cases occurred. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate the multivariate-adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). RESULTS Compared with individuals who used non-fiber laxatives less than once per year, the HRs associated with low (1-4 times per year) and high (≥5 times per year) use were 1.49 (95% CI: 1.04-2.14) and 1.43 (95% CI: 0.82-2.28), respectively (Ptrend=0.05). HRs for CRC were statistically significantly decreased and lowest in individuals who reported using fiber laxatives often (4+ days per week for 4+ years) vs. those who reported no use (HR=0.44; 95% CI: 0.21-0.95), although the trend was not significant (Ptrend=0.19). No statistically significant associations between bowel movement frequency or constipation and CRC risk were observed. CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study suggest that risk for CRC increases with non-fiber laxative use and decreases with fiber laxative use. However, further observational and experimental studies are needed to clarify these relationships before drawing conclusions about the preferred treatment of constipation.
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- Jessica Citronberg
- Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington,Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington,Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington,Centre for Public Health Research, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington,Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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