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Results 1 - 10 of 219 for Laxatives
  1. Laxative overdose 
    A laxative is a medicine used to produce bowel movements. Laxative overdose occurs when someone takes more than the ... can be by accident or on purpose. Most laxative overdoses in children are accidental. However, some people ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002586.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Constipation - self-care 
    ... and French fries. Many foods are good natural laxatives that will help you move your bowels. High- ... stool more easily. Your provider may prescribe a laxative to relieve your constipation. It may be a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000120.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Fecal impaction 
    ... for a long time and have been using laxatives. The problem is even more likely when the laxatives are suddenly stopped. The muscles of the intestines ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000230.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Constipation in infants and children 
    ... docusate sodium) may help for older children. Bulk laxatives such as psyllium may help add fluid and bulk to the stool. Suppositories or gentle laxatives may help your child have regular bowel movements. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003125.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bulimia 
    ... then uses different ways, such as vomiting or laxatives (purging), to prevent weight gain. Many people with ... include: Forcing oneself to vomit Excessive exercise Using laxatives, enemas, or diuretics (water pills) Purging often brings ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000341.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Daily bowel care program 
    ... You can use an enema, stool softener, or laxative until the stool is smaller and it is ... these medicines. Check with your provider before using laxatives every day. Using enemas and laxatives too often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000133.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Drug-induced diarrhea 
    ... below, however, are more likely to cause diarrhea. Laxatives are meant to cause diarrhea. They work either ... to contract. However, taking too much of a laxative can cause diarrhea that is a problem. Antacids ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000293.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Bowel retraining 
    ... Spinal cord damage Previous surgery Childbirth Overuse of laxatives The bowel program includes several steps to help ... few weeks. Some people will need to use laxatives along with bowel retraining. Your health care provider ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003971.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Anterior vaginal wall repair (surgical treatment of urinary incontinence) - series (image) 
    ... normal bowel function has returned. Stool softeners and laxatives may be prescribed to prevent straining with bowel ... may need to take stool softeners or gentle laxatives to prevent constipation and straining with bowel movements.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100110_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Vaginal delivery - discharge 
    ... bladder infections Use a stool softener or bulk laxative (not enemas or stimulating laxatives) Ask your provider what you can do to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000628.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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