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2. Are colon cleanses necessary? Experts weigh in on potential ...

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   Colon cleansing supplements may lead to dehydration, Hussan says. If you have a pre-existing kidney condition, cleansing your colon may cause an electrolyte imbalance in the bloodstream, he adds ...

3. Colon cleansing - Wikipedia

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   As the colon normally expels waste, colon cleansing is generally unneeded. [12] [13] Colonic irrigation can disrupt the bowel's normal flora, and, if done frequently, can result in electrolyte depletion with dehydration. [13] Rare but severe adverse events have been rectal perforation, [14] as well as amoebic infection, from poorly sterilised ...

4. Macrogol - Wikipedia

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   Macrogol 4000, pharmaceutical quality. Macrogol 3350, often in combination with electrolytes, is used for short-term relief of constipation as well as for long-term use in constipation of various causes, including in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease patients (an often-overlooked non-motor symptom) as well as constipation caused by pharmaceutical drugs such as opioids and ...

5. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Lubricant laxatives are substances that coat the stool with slippery lipids and decrease colonic absorption of water so the stool slides through the colon more easily. Lubricant laxatives also increase the weight of stool and decrease intestinal transit time. [9] Properties. Site of action: colon; Onset of action: 6–8 hours; Example: mineral ...

6. Backed Up? Skip the Over-the-Counter Stuff and Try These ...

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   Including prebiotics (e.g. onions, leeks, garlic, oats and bananas) and fermented foods (like kimchi, miso, kefir or sauerkraut) in your daily diet promotes all-around gut health.

7. Whole bowel irrigation - Wikipedia

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   Whole bowel irrigation is sometimes used prior to colonoscopy, bowel surgery, other abdominal/pelvic surgery, or a barium enema examination, to cleanse the intestines, enhancing visibility of the intestines' inner surfaces, preventing complications from occurring as a result of spillage of bowel contents into the abdominal cavity, and potentially providing other benefits depending on the type ...

8. Sodium picosulfate - Wikipedia

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   [5] [6] This compound is a stimulant laxative and increases peristalsis in the gut. [5] [7] Sodium picosulfate is typically prescribed in a combined formulation with magnesium citrate, an osmotic laxative. This combination is a highly effective laxative, often prescribed to patients for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopies. [5] [8]

9. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Different laxatives can work better for different people. If you're pregnant or have any health conditions, it's a good idea to ask your healthcare provider which laxative (if any) they recommend ...