4 Common Causes of Constipation Explained.
Causes of constipation include chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel with constipation, drugs, and other diseases (mainly affecting the nerves supplying the colon).
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Impacted Stool: Treatments & Best Laxative, A Doctor’s Top Tips.
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®)
Can Constipation Cause Appendicitis? Gastroenterologist Explains.
Constipation is a possible factor causing appendicitis. People with chronic constipation are at a slightly higher risk of developing appendicitis.
Does Metformin Cause Constipation? Gastroenterologist Explains.
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 Complications in the Elderly: Gastroenterologist Explains.
Severe constipation can lead to significant complications in elderly people. The most important complication is the fecal impaction, fissures, piles, and fecal incontinence.
MiraLax Poop Chart: How to Check for the Laxative Response.
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.
Does Pepto Bismol Treat or Cause Constipation? Gastroenterologist explains
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).
Best Time to Take MiraLax (for Constipation & for Colonoscopy Preparation).
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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5 MiraLax Side effects in Elderly: Gastroenterologist explains.
miralax side effects are more predominant in the elderly. common side effects are diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and severe bloating.
How do you Know When Fecal Impaction Has Cleared? 6 Signs.
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.
MiraLax Not Working After 3 Days: 5 Causes (Dr. Farahat)
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.
How Long Does MiraLax Stay in Your Body Systems?
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.
