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2. With laxatives in high demand, doctors warn not to take them ...

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   Then they typically suggest osmotic laxatives like MiraLax, which pull water into the bowel from other parts of the body and soften stools. Stimulant laxatives, by contrast, expel stool from the ...

3. The best 16 foods to relieve constipation fast, according to ...

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   Focusing on foods that provide soluble (which may soften stool) and insoluble fiber (which helps move bulk through the intestinal system) is the key to reducing constipation. Nutrition experts ...

4. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Stool softener laxatives: Colace (docusate sodium) ... Osmotic laxatives: Products such as Miralax (polyethylene glycol) pull water from other parts of the body and into the colon. This extra ...

5. Fecal impaction - Wikipedia

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   Because enemas work in 2–15 minutes, they do not allow sufficient time for a large fecal mass to soften. Even if the enema is successful at dislodging the impacted stool, the impacted stool may remain too large to be expelled through the anal canal. Mineral oil enemas can assist by lubricating the stool for easier passage. In cases where ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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]