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