The influence of ispaghula husk on bowel habit

Frequency of defaecation, faecal form, straining at the start and end of de faecation, feelings of incomplete evacuation of: faeces and urgency of defa ecation were recorded in 69 healthy volunteers during three distinct 28-day study phases: pre-treatment, treatment with ispaghula husk and post-treatm ent. During treatment there was a significant increase (P<0.001) in stool f requency and significant decreases in straining at the start (P<0.001) and end (P<0.001) of defaecation and in feelings of incomplete evacuation (P<0. 001). There was evidence of a beneficial residual effect after treatment ha d stopped. There are indications that ispaghula husk (Fybogel(R) Orange) is of benefit in relieving constipation symptoms in apparently healthy people .