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2. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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   Lactulose is commonly prescribed for children who develop fear of their bowel movements and are withholders. This is because lactulose, when dosed in the proper amount, causes a bowel movement that is impossible to retain for very long. Lactulose is also used for the elderly because of its gentle and consistent results. [medical citation needed]

3. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Lactulose is also indicated in portal-systemic encephalopathy. Glycerin suppositories work mostly by hyperosmotic action, but the sodium stearate in the preparation also causes local irritation to the colon. [citation needed]

4. Here's What 'Diarrhea' Actually Means and When You Should ...

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   While many different things can cause diarrhea—including infections or a more serious gastrointestinal condition—in most cases, it will go away after a few days without the need for treatment.

5. Hepatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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   [4] [23] Lactulose does not appear to be more effective than lactitol for treating people with hepatic encephalopathy. [23] Side effects of lactulose and lactitol include the possibility of diarrhea, abdominal bloating, gassiness, and nausea. [23] In acute liver failure, it is unclear whether lactulose is beneficial.

6. Diarrhea - Wikipedia

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   Campylobacter spp. are a common cause of bacterial diarrhea, but infections by Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and some strains of Escherichia coli are also a frequent cause. [36] In the elderly, particularly those who have been treated with antibiotics for unrelated infections, a toxin produced by Clostridioides difficile often causes severe ...

7. 15 Bizarre Side Effects of Foods You Probably Have in Your ...

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   9. Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Can Cause Diarrhea. Sugarless chewing gum contains sorbitol, a sugar alcohol with laxative properties. Overdoing it on sugar-free gum can lead to gastrointestinal ...

8. 5 foods to eat when you have diarrhea and 5 to avoid - AOL

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   Sugar can make diarrhea worse because it causes the gut to release a lot of water, resulting in loose stools. Avoid sugary foods and drinks, even those with artificial sweeteners like stevia and ...

9. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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   "rare and mild gastrointestinal upset, headaches, diarrhea, gynecomastia, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, ventricular rupture and death in one patient" [3] Senna: Egyptian senna Senna alexandrina (Cassia senna) "abdominal pain, diarrhea, potentially carcinogenic, with others can potentiate cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents", [3 ...