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Paper Title
Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study
Authors
Dr Shravya C N , Dr Nithesh M K , Eby C Santhosh , G. Harinarayan Sharma , Grashma Gracious
Keywords
castor oil, abdominal massage, constipation.
Abstract
Background: Constipation is a condition that makes it difficult to empty the intestine and is typically accompanied by hardened feces. One of the most prevalent complaints experienced by people worldwide is constipation. Massage induces peristalsis, shortens colonic transit time, and boosts bowel movement frequency. The ricinoleic acid included in castor oil has a potent laxative action and facilitates the simple removal of feces from the body. Therefore, the study's goal is to investigate the effectiveness of abdominal castor oil massage in the treatment of constipation.
Method: A total of 10 subjects were recruited who fulfilled the inclusion & exclusion criteria. Pre-assessments were recorded and intervention was given for 10 days for 15 mins. The tool used for screening and data collection is PAC-SYM questionnaire.
Results: Analysis of data was done by SPSS software. By paired t-test, there was a significant reduction in the mean of post PAC-SYM scores (p-value <0.001) when compared to baseline after the intervention.
Conclusion: Present study proved that there was significant improvement in the symptoms of constipation after castor oil
massage for 10 days. Hence, castor oil abdominal massage can be used as a therapeutic measure to relieve constipation.
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"Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study", IJRTI - International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no.173 - 179, August-2023, Available :https://ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2308029.pdf
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N, S. C., K, N. M., Santhosh, E. C., Sharma, G. H., & Gracious, G. (2023). Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study. International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation, 8(8), 173 - 179. https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2308029
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N, Shravya C, et al. "Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study." International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation, vol. 8, no. 8, 2023, pp. 173 - 179, https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2308029.
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N, Shravya C, et al. "Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study." International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation 8, no. 8 (2023): 173 - 179. https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2308029.
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N, S.C. et al. (2023) 'Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study', International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation, 8(8), pp. 173 - 179. Available at: https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2308029
IEEE — numbered reference
S. C. N, N. M. K, E. C. Santhosh, G. H. Sharma and G. Gracious, "Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study," IJRTI, vol. 8, no. 8, pp. 173 - 179, Aug. 2023.
Vancouver — biomedical
N SC, K NM, Santhosh EC, Sharma GH, Gracious G. Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study. IJRTI. 2023 Aug;8(8):173 - 179.
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N SC, K NM, Santhosh EC, Sharma GH, Gracious G. Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study. IJRTI. 2023;8(8):173 - 179. Accessed at https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2308029
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@article{IJRTI2308029,
author = {Shravya C N and Nithesh M K and Eby C Santhosh and G. Harinarayan Sharma and Grashma Gracious},
title = {Impact of Castor oil Abdominal Massage in management of Constipation: A Pilot study},
journal = {International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation},
volume = {8},
number = {8},
pages = {173 - 179},
year = {2023},
month = {August},
issn = {2456-3315},
url = {https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2308029}
}
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AU - K, Nithesh M
AU - Santhosh, Eby C
AU - Sharma, G. Harinarayan
AU - Gracious, Grashma
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T2 - International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation
JA - IJRTI
VL - 8
IS - 8
PY - 2023
SN - 2456-3315
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