Hot water bag eases bowel blockage pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07248098

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at whether placing a hot water bag on the belly can reduce pain and help the bowels start moving again in people with ileus (a bowel blockage). Sixty adults with a certain type of ileus took part. The main goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method could relieve pain and restore normal bowel function.

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Locations

  • Cukurova University

    Adana, Saricam, 01330, Turkey (Türkiye)

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