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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. 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 ...

4. What is a detox? Here's why you may want to think twice ... - AOL

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   The use of colonics to cleanse the colon is a particular concern for Ni. Colonics “involve using either enemas or some sort of immersive to rinse ‘physical toxins’ from the colon,” she says.

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

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   In other words, if you are having regular, normal-appearing bowel movements without straining or discomfort, your frequency is likely healthy for you. In medical terms, there are two types of ...

6. Fecal impaction - Wikipedia

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   Enemas (such as hyperosmotic saline) and suppositories (such as glycerine suppositories) work by increasing water content and stimulating peristalsis to aid in expulsion, and both work much more quickly than oral laxatives. Because enemas work in 2–15 minutes, they do not allow sufficient time for a large fecal mass to soften.

7. 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]