Effect of Water Intake on Constipation and Bowel Movement
N. E. Ahajumobi *
Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Walden University, Minneapolis, USA.
T. E. Oparaocha
Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
P. Eteike
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Nigeria.
Sanni, O. Felix
Research and Development Department, Fescosof Data Solutions, Ogun State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Backgrounds: Only 7.5% of colorectal cancer occurred by inheritance; the rest were habit-related and prominently associated with unhealthy eating. Nigerians are showing rising cases of colon diseases that are co-morbid with chronic constipation. Researchers suggested that constipation is associated with colon cancer.
Objective: To determine if hydration is associated with bowel movement (BM), the purpose is to reduce the risk of constipation and all diseases associated with constipation and dehydration.
Study Design: This was an experimental Study.
Place and Duration of Study: Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Data was collected from June 9 - 22, 2021.
Methods: A novel pilot experimental cohort study supported by traditional medicine theory, logic, and deduction principles were used for the investigation. Sampling was based on available volunteers, and the sample size n (n= 10) was 10. P value set at p = .05 at 95% confidence interval. The cohort group of 10 participants was treated with 500ml, 1000 ml, and 2000 ml of water for three days, each. Data were analyzed using SPSS statistics, ANOVA analysis, and Tukey HSD.
Results: Showed a significant (P=.05) relationship between water intake and Bowel Movement and time taken to move the bowel. In three days mean bowel movement for 500 ml, 1000 ml, and 2000 ml, Day 2 against Day 3 mean was 0.800*, P-value was <.001 for the 1000ml treatment, which showed a relationship. Low water consumption over time each day increased the constipation.The outcome can be beneficial to the general public and healthcare advisory practice.
Conclusion: There is a relationship between water intake, constipation, and bowel movement, and optimum water consumption may likely reduce chronic constipation, which is a risk factor for colon cancer and other diseases, including Parkinson disease.
Keywords: Bowel movement and water intake, constipation treatment, constipation and dehydration
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N. E. Ahajumobi, Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Walden University, Minneapolis, USA.
T. E. Oparaocha, Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
P. Eteike, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Nigeria.
Sanni, O. Felix, Research and Development Department, Fescosof Data Solutions, Ogun State, Nigeria.