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Remedies for children constipation in medieval Persia
Majid Nimrouzi1, Omid Sadeghpour, Mohammad-Hadi Imanieh
1Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Summary
Pediatric chronic constipation, defined by infrequent bowel movements, can be effectively managed using traditional Persian medicine. This approach includes dietary changes, massages, and herbal remedies, offering a holistic treatment for children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Traditional Persian Medicine
Background:
- Pediatric chronic constipation is defined as fewer than 3 bowel movements weekly for over 3 months.
- Traditional Persian medicine identifies causes like dietary dryness, poor nutrition, and gastrointestinal imbalances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore traditional Persian medicine (TPM) approaches for pediatric chronic constipation.
- To provide academics with findings on TPM's role in pediatric gastroenterology.
Main Methods:
- Review of traditional Persian medicine resources on constipation.
- Identification of lifestyle and therapeutic interventions from TPM.
Main Results:
- Key contributing factors identified include food dryness, low nutrition, and GI tract conditions.
- Effective TPM interventions comprise dietary adjustments, oil massages, and herbal medicines.
Conclusions:
- Traditional Persian medicine offers beneficial, holistic strategies for managing pediatric chronic constipation.
- Lifestyle modifications and natural remedies are central to TPM's treatment of this condition.
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