Ultrasound monitoring over the effectiveness of Mongolian ghee treatment in patients with chronic constipation

Abstract

Purpose to monitor the effectiveness of Mongolian ghee treatment in patients with chronic constipation by ultrasound over some period of time Materials & Methods the survey was conducted at Tsetsjin clinic from 2017 to 2018. In total, were involved 128 patients with chronic constipation and aged between 18-58 years. All patients treated only with Mongolian ghee, not medicines. Ultrasound examination carried out by a single-stage transabdominal ultrasound colonography with per oral contrasting (specific method invented by us - Tsetsegee's Method). The gastrointestinal tract is filled with 3000-3500 ml saline water using special Mongolian exercises. Ultrasonography performed when the gastrointestinal tract is fully cleaned. We used ultrasound system 3.5-5.0 MHz Convex, and Linear 7.5-13 MHz probes. Results We have identified the characteristics of large intestine in patients with chronic constipation: • The diameter of large intestine was expanded (from 4.9 ± 0,25 mm up to 54.1 ± 1.02 mm), • The wall thickness of large intestine was thickened (from 3.04 ± 0.12 to 4.28 ± 0.78). But after Mongolian ghee treatment intake, these dimensions were normalized 99% (p ≤ 0.005). Conclusion the ultrasound is important to monitor the effectiveness of patients with chronic constipation after taking the ghee treatment.