要介護患者における慢性便秘症へのボンラクトiの便通改善の経験

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Background: Chronic constipation is one of the common gastrointestinal symptoms among institutionalized patients. Objectives: To examine the effect of soy-based formula; Bonrakuto i against constipated patients. Methods: 5 patients (1 male, 4 female) aged 59 to 97 years with chronic constipation participated in this study. 400ml of Bonrakuto i (15% of concentration) was given twice a week for 2 months. The numbers of bowel movements, the days of which defecation was seen, and the frequencies of extra laxative usage were compared as well as the appearance of the stools. Results: The frequency of laxatives usage significantly decreased after Bonrakuto i intake without abdominal pain or other side effects. Conclusions: Intermittent intake of soy-based Formula; Bonrakuto i reduced the usage of laxatives in institutionalized patients with chronic constipation.
2002-02-28