METHODOLOGY

Physical Examination
Selection Criteria of patients
It included patients with secretory diarrhea.

The Test Group
The case group was presented herbal formulation Dirasif which comprises of different herbal medicinal plants components.

The Control Group
The control groups are subjected to allopathic dosage form design Furoxon.

Diagnostic Technique
The diagnosis of secretory diarrhea was determined on the basis of Stool D/R.



Methods/Design
This is randomized controlled trial in primary care with an open intervention. Adult patients judged by the general practitioner (GP) to need either herbal or allopathic medicine for secretory diarrhea are randomized in treatment therapy.

Eligibility
Ages eligible for study: 10 – 40 years, genders eligible for study: Both male and female
inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Informed consent from the patients was taken.

Inclusion Criteria:
The cases suffering from secretory diarrhea were selected on the following lines
The patients suffering from secretory diarrhea
Patients living in Karachi or its outskirt or suburban areas.
Patients having no obvious pathological finding on routine examination
All socioeconomic classes including lower middle and higher.
Male and female patients between 10 to 40 years of age.