History and co-morbidities | Number | Percentage (%) | |
Medical | Gastric or duodenal ulcer/Epigastralgia | 11 | 27.5 |
Cardiovascular (hypertension, stroke, heart disease) | 10 | 25 | |
Chronic constipation | 6 | 15 | |
Diabetes | 3 | 7.5 | |
Lumbosacral disease | 2 | 5 | |
Bronchial/Lung Disease | 2 | 5 | |
Surgical | Laparotomy | 11 | 27.5 |
Inguinal hernia | 7 | 17.5 | |
Prostate adenoma | 2 | 5 | |
Hysterectomy | 1 | 2.5 |