کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3454135 | 1595941 | 2016 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveTo specify the current status of consciousness about flatulence and identify the effect of food and medicine used in gastritis status on it.MethodsIt was an in-depth interview based qualitative analysis. A series of questions were asked to 300 individuals from 110 families about their food habit, knowledge about flatulence, possible cause, self-medication and course-completion of drug.ResultsAbout 99.99% of respondents took rice, fish and vegetables as their main course, and 90% had self-medication, but only 2%–3% maintained the proper dose of drug. About 30% took antacid and the rest was the type of proton pump inhibitor, anti-ulcerant drugs.ConclusionsThis survey reveals that a significant percentage of people are suffering from flatulence. Proper guidelines for taking medication and the avoidance of oily food and fiber rich diet may reduce its frequencies. Therefore, it is urgent to originate public cognizance and education on the cause and remedied issues through regular crusade.
Journal: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Volume 6, Issue 5, May 2016, Pages 380–384