Clinical observation of combined Chinese and Western medicines in treatment of senile functional constipation
10.7501/j.issn.0253-2670.2015.10.018
- Author:
Zhi-Qin JIAO
1
Author Information
1. Harbin University of Science and Technology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cisapride Tablets;
Clinical observation;
Combined Chinese and Western medicines;
Danggui Shaoyao Decoction;
Senile functional constipation
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2015;46(10):1503-1505
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To observe the efficacy of combined Chinese and Western medicines in the treatment of senile functional constipation. Methods: One hundred patients with senile functional constipation were divided into treatment group and control group. There were 50 in each group. The patients in the treatment group were treated with Danggui Shaoyao Decoction and Cisapride Tablets, while the patients in the control group were treated with Cisapride Tablets only. The efficacy in the two groups were compared after three courses. Results: The total effective rate of the treatment group was 92% and the control group's was 78%, the former was higher than latter with the comparatively significant difference (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The results indicate that the combination of Chinese and Western medicines is highly effective in the treatment of senile functional constipation.
