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2. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea.

3. Fecal impaction - Wikipedia

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   In particular, stimulant laxatives should not be used frequently because they can cause dependence in which an individual loses normal colon function and is unable to defecate without taking a laxative. [7] Frequent use of osmotic laxatives should be avoided as well as they can cause electrolyte imbalances. [citation needed]

4. The best 16 foods to relieve constipation fast ... - AOL

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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 ...

5. 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]

6. Constipation - Wikipedia

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   Constipation is more concerning when there is weight loss or anemia, blood is present in the stool, there is a history of inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer in a person's family, or it is of new onset in someone who is older. [12] Treatment of constipation depends on the underlying cause and the duration that it has been present. [4]

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   Meaning, you may end up having trouble pooping normally if you’re abusing laxatives. Alan echoes that concern: “There is the worry that one will become dependent on the laxative to produce a ...