The Effect on Bowel Sounds of Very Hot Compresses Applied to the Lumber Region

Hishinuma, Michiko; Hiramatsu, Noriko; Kasuga, Mikako; Ooyoshi, Michiyo; Kaharu, C; Misao, Hanako; Kawashima, Midori

doi:10.5630/jans1981.17.1_32

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“…Immediately after HC, bowel sounds increased 1.7 times compared with before application, which suggest that a very HC can be useful to promote flatus or defecation. [56] Low mineral water intake normalizes the intestinal permeability of patients with atopic dermatitis. [57]…”

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“…[56] A case of 20% of 2 nd degree burns and severe heat stroke followed by temperature rose up to 40.5°C and patient developed severe multiorgan failure and critical polyneuropathy was reported after exposure to extreme heat in sauna for unknown period of time. [93] The most effective method of reducing body core temperature appears to be immersion in iced water, main predictor of outcome in exertional heatstroke is the duration and degree of hyperthermia where possible patients should be cooled using iced-WI, but if it is not possible, combination of other techniques may be used to facilitate rapid cooling[94] such as fan-therapy, CWI, iced-baths, and evaporative cooling.…”

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Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body

Mooventhan¹,

2014

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The use of water for various treatments (hydrotherapy) is probably as old as mankind. Hydrotherapy is one of the basic methods of treatment widely used in the system of natural medicine, which is also called as water therapy, aquatic therapy, pool therapy, and balneotherapy. Use of water in various forms and in various temperatures can produce different effects on different system of the body. Many studies/reviews reported the effects of hydrotherapy only on very few systems and there is lack of studies/reviews in reporting the evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems. We performed PubMed and PubMed central search to review relevant articles in English literature based on “effects of hydrotherapy/balneotherapy” on various systems of the body. Based on the available literature this review suggests that the hydrotherapy has a scientific evidence-based effect on various systems of the body.

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Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body

Mooventhan¹,

2014

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“…The heat stimulus to the skin from the hot compresses is reported to promote bowel movements (Nagai, Wada, Kobayashi, & Togawa, 2003) with little physical stress and few side-effects. Lumbar skin temperature is between 33.7°C and 35.3°C (Hishinuma et al, 1997;Webb, 1992) and an increase of 2-4°C is necessary for changes to bowel sounds to occur. The effect of heat stimuli on bowel movements from the lumbar hot compresses begins with the perception of heat by heat receptors on the skin.…”

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Random control trial of hot compresses for women those who used laxatives on severity of constipation and quality of life

Izumi

2015

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of hot compresses for constipation and quality of life (QOL), with a focus on taking laxatives. Methods: Meeting the inclusion criteria were 60 women, who had taken over-the-counter laxatives for constipation. Sixty women were randomly assigned to either the intervention (n = 30) or control (n = 30) group. The study period was 4 weeks: the first 2 weeks (baseline) without intervention and the last 2 weeks (intervention) with heat stimulus using a commercially available thermic sheet (40°C). Women affixed the sheet to the lumbar area with the Jacoby line in the center immediately after waking and were instructed to remove the sheet after 5 h during the intervention period every day. During the intervention, women recorded their daily defecation and completed the Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS), Constipation QOL 15 (CQ), and 36 Item Short Form Survey. Results: The author excluded incomplete records and study protocol deviations; as a result, a total of 39 subjects (21 hot compresses group, 18 control group) was used for the analysis. Significant improvement was seen in days of defecation and the number of defecations per week for the intervention group. Significant improvement was also seen in physical and psychological subcategory of CQ15. No significant differences were found in the amount of laxatives used. Conclusion:The lumbar application of a 40°C hot compresses in female adults with constipation improved their conditions of defecation and QOL, even though it did not reduce the amount of laxatives.

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“…Topical heat is a commonly used method for not only for bowel complaints but also for dysmenorrhea [42] , where a study has shown its superiority over medical treatment regarding pain and well-being. Studies have also shown that a topical heat pack is able to affect the liver function [43] or intestinal movement [44] , although the latter was applied to the lower back. A further mechanism may include relaxation during the application.…”

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Efficacy of Caraway Oil Poultices in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Trial

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Janzen²,

Lüdtke³

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Background/Aim: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a frequent gastrointestinal disorder, with only limited evidence regarding self-management approaches. This study tested the efficacy of caraway oil poultices (CarO) for treating IBS. Methods: This randomized controlled open-label cross-over trial included three treatment periods with hot CarO and hot olive oil poultice (OlivH) or nonheated poultices (OlivC) with olive oil as control interventions. Patients applied each intervention daily for 3 weeks. The primary outcome was symptom severity (IBS-SSS); secondary outcomes included responder rates (improvement ≥50 IBS-SSS), quality of life (EQ-5D, IBS-QOL), psychological distress (HADS), adequate relief, and safety. Results: 48 patients with IBS were included (40 females, 53.9 ± 14.4 years). A significant difference was found for symptom severity in favor of CarO compared to OlivC (difference -38.4, 95% CI -73.6, -3.1, p = 0.033), but not compared to OlivH (difference -24.3, 95% CI -56.5, 7.9, p = 0.139). Responder rates were highest for CarO compared to OlivH and OlivC (43.9, 20.0, 18.9%, respectively). Within the CarO, 51.8% reported adequate relief compared to 23.5% (OlivH) and 25.8% (OlivC). One adverse event (gastrointestinal infection) was reported during CarO. Conclusion: Hot caraway oil poultices appear effective and safe, although their effects may be a result of the heat application. Patients reported highest levels of subjective benefit from caraway oil poultices, making their use appropriate in the self-management of IBS.

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The Effect on Bowel Sounds of Very Hot Compresses Applied to the Lumber Region

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Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body

Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body

Random control trial of hot compresses for women those who used laxatives on severity of constipation and quality of life

Efficacy of Caraway Oil Poultices in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Trial

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