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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Egyptian [[Ebers Papyrus|Ebers papyrus]], from 16th century BC, is the first book that presented a basic description for constipation. [[Ebers papyrus]] defined constipation as [[intoxication]] of body with hazardous agents from [[feces]] in [[bowels]]. In early 1900s, all-bran products first introduced to the [[Prevention|prevent]] and treatment of auto-[[Intoxication|intoxicated]] [[patients]] due to constipation. In 1970s and 1980s, Denis Burkitt an English [[surgeon]], claimed the [[hypothesis]] about [[dietary]] fibers followed by the definition of '''''"The Commonest Western disease"'''''.
The Egyptian [[Ebers Papyrus|Ebers papyrus]], from 16th century BC is the first book that presented a basic description for constipation. [[Ebers papyrus]] defined constipation as [[intoxication]] of body with hazardous agents from [[feces]] in [[bowels]]. In early 1900s, all-bran products were first introduced to prevent and treat auto-[[Intoxication|intoxicated]] [[patients]] due to constipation. In 1970s and 1980s, Denis Burkitt, an English [[surgeon]], claimed the [[hypothesis]] about [[dietary]] fibers followed by the definition of '''''"The Commonest Western disease"'''''.


==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==

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Overview

The Egyptian Ebers papyrus, from 16th century BC is the first book that presented a basic description for constipation. Ebers papyrus defined constipation as intoxication of body with hazardous agents from feces in bowels. In early 1900s, all-bran products were first introduced to prevent and treat auto-intoxicated patients due to constipation. In 1970s and 1980s, Denis Burkitt, an English surgeon, claimed the hypothesis about dietary fibers followed by the definition of "The Commonest Western disease".

Historical Perspective

 
 
 
 
 
 
16th century BC
The Egyptian Ebers papyrus
First definition of constipation as intoxication of body toxins from feces in bowels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18th century
Personal physician of Louis XV in France
Definie constipation as blood pollution with released toxins from remained wastes in the intestines
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of 19th century
Physicians
Believed constipation as disease of civilization and urban population
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1850s
An American health manual
Revealed that "daily emptying the bowels is of the utmost importance in being healthy"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Disease perspective
 
 
1906
Charles Bouchard, a French physician
Proposed the "auto-intoxication theory"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1923
William Walsh, an American physician
Mentioned that not all the symptoms related to poisons released from remained feces
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1924
Arbuthnot Lane, a British physician
Pointed out “the whiter your bread, the sooner you're dead
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1928
Charles Campbell, an American physician
Postulated that remained wastes in colon are decomposing and may make the body full of poisons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1928
Victor Paucher, a French internist
Suggested that stasis of feces in bowels creates "Sewer-like blood"
 
 
 
  • The Egyptian Ebers papyrus, from 16th century BC, is the first book that presented a basic description for constipation. Ebers papyrus defined constipation as intoxication of body with hazardous agents from feces in bowels.[1]
  • In 18th century, the personal physician of Louis XV in France, presented a similar definition as Ebers papyrus. He mentioned the constipation as blood pollution with released toxins from remained wastes in the intestines.[2]
  • In the beginning of 19th century, physicians believed that constipation was a disease of civilization and urban population was mostly involved with constipation.[3]
  • In 1850s, an American health manual revealed that "daily emptying the bowels is of the utmost importance in being healthy". Daily bowel movement was also suggested to prevent derangement and disturbance in body.[4]
  • In 1906, Charles Bouchard, a French physician proposed the "auto-intoxication theory", constipated person is continuously try to suicide by intoxication with toxins which are produced by remained feces in his intestine.[5]
  • In 1923, William Walsh, an American physician, mentioned that not all the symptoms and severity of constipation related to poisons released from remained feces in bowels.[6]
  • In 1924, Arbuthnot Lane, a British physician, pointed out the relation between colon cancer and constipation. Lane presented that “the whiter your bread, the sooner you're dead”.[7]
  • In 1928, Charles Campbell, an American physician, postulated that remained wastes in colon are decomposing and may make the body full of poisons.[8]
  • In 1928, Victor Paucher, a French internist, suggested that stasis of feces in bowels make their poisons secreted into blood and creates "Sewer-like blood".[9]

Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies

 
 
 
 
1900
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All-bran products first introduced to the prevention and treatment of auto-Intoxication due to constipation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Early 1900s
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yeasts introduced in the yogurt were also postulated to prevent the constipation and following auto-intoxication
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arbuthnot Lane, a British physician, introduced Phenolphthalein as a strong laxative for children
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1913
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arbuthnot Lane, a British physician, revealed that maintaining the normal human "drainage scheme" is the main treatment for constipation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1981
 
Denis Burkitt an English surgeon, claimed the hypothesis about dietary fibers followed by the definition of "The Commonest Western disease"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2000
 
 
  • In early 1900s, all-bran products first introduced to the prevention and treatment of auto-Intoxication due to constipation.[3]
  • In early 1900s, yeasts were also postulated to prevent the constipation and following auto-intoxication, when introduced in the yogurt.[3]
  • In 1913, Phenolphthalein was introduced as a strong laxative for children. Phenolphthalein quickly claimed as the best laxative through maneuvering about auto-intoxication.[7]
  • From 1900 to 1920, Arbuthnot Lane, a British physician, revealed that maintaining the normal human "drainage scheme" is the main treatment for constipation.[7]
  • In 1970s and 1980s, Denis Burkitt an English surgeon, claimed the hypothesis about dietary fibers followed by the definition of "The Commonest Western disease".[10]

References

  1. Ebbell, B. (Bendix), 1865- (1937), The Papyrus Ebers : the greatest Egyptian medical document, Levin & Munksgaard, retrieved 14 November 2017
  2. Lieutaud, Joseph, 1703-1780; Atlee, Edwin Augustus, 1776-1852 (1816), Synopsis of the universal practice of medicine [electronic resource] : exhibiting a concise view of all diseases, both internal and external : illustrated with complete commentaries / by Joseph Lieutaud ; translated from the Latin by Edwin A. Atlee, Edward and Richard Parker
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Whorton J (2000). "Civilisation and the colon: constipation as the "disease of diseases"". BMJ. 321 (7276): 1586–9. PMC 1119264. PMID 11124189.
  4. Root, Harmon Knox (1854), People's medical lighthouse; a series of popular and scientific essays., New York, Ranney
  5. Bouchard, Charles (1906), Lectures on Auto-Intoxication in Disease: Or, Self-Poisoning of the Individual, Philadelphia, F. A. Davis Company
  6. "The Conquest of Constipation". JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association. 81 (2): 158. 1923. doi:10.1001/jama.1923.02650020076035. ISSN 0098-7484.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Lane WA (1913). "An Address ON CHRONIC INTESTINAL STASIS: Delivered at the North-East London Post-Graduate College". Br Med J. 2 (2757): 1125–8. PMC 2346322. PMID 20766844.
  8. "The Lazy Colon. Newer Methods and Latest Advances of Science in the Treatment of Constipation". JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association. 90 (26): 2134. 1928. doi:10.1001/jama.1928.02690530062033. ISSN 0098-7484.
  9. Bilik, Samuel Ernest (1928), The trainers bible, New York city, Athletic trainers supply Co.
  10. Burkitt, D. P. (1981). Western diseases, their emergence and prevention. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0674950207.

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