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  2. Fecal impaction - Wikipedia

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    Mineral oil enemas can assist by lubricating the stool for easier passage. In cases where enemas fail to remove the impaction, polyethylene glycol can be used to attempt to soften the mass over 24–48 hours, or if immediate removal of the mass is needed, manual disimpaction may be used.

  3. Laxative - Wikipedia

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    Example: mineral oil [9] Mineral oils, such as liquid paraffin, are generally the only nonprescription lubricant laxative available, but due to the risk of lipid pneumonia resulting from accidental aspiration, mineral oil is not recommended, especially in children and infants. [10] [11] Mineral oil may decrease the absorption of fat-soluble ...

  4. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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    This extra water adds volume and pressure, which can make it easier to have bowel movements. Lubricant laxatives: These are solutions such as mineral oil that coat and lubricate stool and ...

  5. Liquid paraffin (drug) - Wikipedia

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    Liquid paraffin, also known as paraffinum liquidum, paraffin oil, liquid paraffin oil or Russian mineral oil, is a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. Cosmetic or medicinal liquid paraffin should not be confused with the paraffin (i.e. kerosene ) used as a fuel.

  6. A glass of milk's worth of calcium has been linked to a lower ...

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    In a study of 542,000 women, consuming the amount of calcium found in a glass of milk a day was linked to a lower colorectal cancer risk Foods such as figs and tofu also contain the mineral.

  7. How might a Mediterranean diet affect inflammatory bowel disease?

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    The Mediterranean diet primarily includes unsaturated fats, with olive oil being a big fat source. Olive oil contains polyphenols and other elements that may help with inflammatory disorders.

  8. Mineral oil - Wikipedia

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    Mineral oil is used as a laxative to alleviate constipation by retaining water in stool and the intestines. [11] Although generally considered safe, as noted above, there is a concern of mist inhalation leading to serious health conditions such as pneumonia. [12] Mineral oil can be administered either orally [13] or rectally. [14]

  9. 7 Surprising Uses for Mineral Oil - AOL

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    Did you know that mineral oil can be used to remedy a range of everyday complaints, ranging from dry skin to a flaky scalp? Yep, it might just be one of the most versatile products in your beauty ...