Impaction of the stool occurs when a hardened stool mass is retained inside the last part of the colon or in the rectum. The best laxative for proximally impacted stool is Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX®)
Constipation is a possible factor causing appendicitis. People with chronic constipation are at a slightly higher risk of developing appendicitis.
Metformin can cause constipation in about 1% of patients. However, it is more common for metformin to cause diarrhea than constipation. Think of other causes of constipation such as diabetes.
Severe constipation can lead to significant complications in elderly people. The most important complication is the fecal impaction, fissures, piles, and fecal incontinence.
You can use the Bristol Stool Form Scale is a Miralax poop chart. Miralax poop chart helps you to decide whether you need to take Miralax or not. Also, it can help you to check the response of your bowel to MiraLAX.
Pepto Bismol is an antidiarrheal. It can cause constipation as a side effect. However, the incidence of constipation with Pepto Bismol is lower than Loperamide (Immodium).
MiraLAX can be taken at any time of the day. It can be taken with or without food. However, it is better to be taken in the morning, before eating, and at least one hour away from other medications.
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miralax side effects are more predominant in the elderly. common side effects are diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and severe bloating.
You will know that fecal impaction has been cleared after the passage of a large amount of stool. Also, the relief of abdominal pain and distension, disappearance of the constant urge to poop help confirmation of clearance.
Common causes of MiraLax not working for 3 days are poor diet and lifestyle, medications that cause constipation, or the presence of another disease that causes constipation.
According to clinical trials, MiraLax stays around 3 days in your digestive system after the last dose. Also, MiraLax is minimally absorbed into the blood. And it can be detected for about 18 hours after the last dose.
It is not recommended to take Miralax 3 times a day for several days. The recommended dose by the manufacturer is 17 grams of powder in 4–8 ounces of water Once daily. Taking MiraLax 3 times a day may not provide additional benefit and may cause side effects.
