Table 1.
Baseline data of the children with functional constipation, in the two treatment groups of cassia fistula emulsion and mineral oil
| Variable | CFE group (n = 41) | MO group (n = 40) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, months, Mean(±SD) |
69.4(±24.3) |
65.9(±19.1) |
NS |
| Sex, Male, n (%) |
29(70.7%) |
23(57.5%) |
NS |
| Weight, Kg(±SD) |
21.7 (±7.2) |
20.7(±7.8) |
NS |
| Duration of constipation, months, Mean(±SD) |
34.2(±25.9) |
30.8(±22.8) |
NS |
| Defecation ≤ 2 per week, n (%) |
32(78%) |
30(75%) |
NS |
| Incontinence, n (%) |
31(75.6%) |
27(67.5%) |
NS |
| History of previous treatment, n (%) |
32(78%) |
28(70%) |
NS |
| Fecal impaction, n (%) |
23(56.1%) |
21(52.5%) |
NS |
| Retentive posturing, n (%) | 32(78%) | 29(72.5%) | NS |
NS: Not Significant.