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… Laxatives On this page: Overview … is a substance that helps you have a bowel movement. Laxatives are used to relieve and prevent constipation, … difficult to have a bowel movement. What are the types of laxatives? There are four types of products for preventing …
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… constipation? Constipation can occur with: Overuse of laxatives (stool softeners Ignoring the urge when you have … for 2 weeks in the fridge, or it can be frozen. Can I use laxatives to help with constipation? Laxatives are substances that can help relieve constipation. …
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… caused by illness or aging. Medicine use. Overuse of laxatives. Pregnancy. Constipation is sometimes a sign of … a laxative? Yes Able to have bowel movement without using laxatives No Unable to have bowel movement without using laxatives Have you been using laxatives for more than 2 …
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… more water. Your body needs water to be able to pass stool. Laxatives. Some foods have a natural laxative effect, like … more water. Your body needs water to be able to pass stool. Laxatives. Some foods have a natural laxative effect, like …
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… any non-prescription medicines for constipation. Do not use laxatives on a long-term basis. Symptoms to watch for during … any non-prescription medicines for constipation. Do not use laxatives on a long-term basis. Symptoms to watch for during …
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… They may vomit, exercise too much, or use medicines like laxatives. People who have bulimia judge themselves harshly … vomit, exercise very hard or for a long time, or misuse laxatives, enemas , water pills ( diuretics ), or other … Often talks about dieting, weight, and body shape. Uses laxatives or diuretics often. Has teeth marks or calluses on …
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… Blood pressure medicines. Chemotherapy. Diuretics. Laxatives. If you think that your dehydration is caused by a … Blood pressure medicines. Chemotherapy. Diuretics. Laxatives. If you think that your dehydration is caused by a …
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… it does not require any special preparation (enemas or laxatives) to empty the colon. Proctoscopy. During a … it does not require any special preparation (enemas or laxatives) to empty the colon. Proctoscopy. During a …
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… and naproxen (such as Aleve). Antibiotics. Antidiarrheals. Laxatives. Iron supplements. Your health professional may be … and naproxen (such as Aleve). Antibiotics. Antidiarrheals. Laxatives. Iron supplements. Your health professional may be …
