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A laxative is a preparation used for the purpose of encouraging defecation, or the elimination of feces. Laxatives are most often taken in response to constipation. They are also sometimes used before medical procedures. They are often abused by bulimics or anorexics. Laxatives are sometimes supplemented by enemas. 
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Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish. Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel movements are regular. For example, some people believe they are constipated, or irregular, if they do not have a bowel movement every day. Howeve...
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Laxatives as related to Constipation
- Laxatives for Constipation Information by MedicineNet.com
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- Laxatives: OTC Products for Constipation -- familydoctor.org
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- Laxative - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... eaten to cure constipation and act as laxatives, although the effectiveness may vary. ... glycol laxative and tegaserod in treatment of patients with ...
- Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with caution ...
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- Constipation -- familydoctor.org
Information on constipation from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... Overuse of laxatives may damage your bowels and may actually make constipation worse. ...
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- Laxatives for Constipation: Using Laxatives Safely
Laxatives contain chemicals that help increase stool motility, bulk, and frequency -- thus relieving temporary constipation. But when misused or overused, they can ...
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That tight, bloated feeling, signaling a bout of constipation. ... These misconceptions have led to a marked overuse and abuse of laxatives. ...
- Managing Constipation With Laxatives, Cincinnati Children's Hospital ...
Colorectal Center specialists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provide answers to questions about managing constipation with laxatives.
- Laxatives , Constipation, treatment options
Laxatives. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax ®) Drug Category: Stimulant Laxative. Constipation (Adult) ... of chronic idiopathic constipation in the adult population. ...
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... information on constipation ... Laxative Abuse. Surprisingly, using certain laxatives also causes ... is called laxative dependency constipation, and it can ...
- Colon Cleansing Alternative to Enemas and Laxatives
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- AGA | Patient Center | Digestive Conditions | Constipation
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... short bouts of constipation, but if a laxative is necessary for longer ... overuse of laxatives and suggests alternative methods for treating constipation. ...
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