Question 1

can daily drinking of prune juice cause black stool?

Accepted Answer

No: No it does not. A black stool may result from GI bleeding. Contact your doctor now.

Question 2

can i drink prune juice and not take stool softener?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Prunes help bulk the stool, allowing it to move easier through the intestines.

Question 3

i am a 15 year old male and i have not been able to use the restroom for the past 3 days . i decided to drink prune juice cause people say it's good and can help you with the bathroom so i drinked some and i went yesterday and liquid came out and when i f

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Constipation : Prune  juise actually is good for constipation,  try to stay regular by eating high fiber diet, plenty of fluids,  cut down on apple, bananas,  tea. About the loose stool you got , it happened  because  part of the stools become fermented &amp; loose &amp; it usually comes out after hard stool. So stay regular  &amp;  be well . Good luck.

Question 4

my 1yr old bub was constipated where there was blood from a small tear from pushing i gave him some prune juice now he has soft stool but still blood?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissure: Your child has an anal fissure  which will heal over the next few weeks. Continue the prune juice, reduce the milk and milk products.In addition give your child sitz baths twice a day

Question 5

breastfeeding and my 4 month old baby boy hasn't had a stool movement in 2 days. should i worry? what should i do? i've tried prune juice to help.

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Breast or formula ?: Breast fed infants can go a little every feed or overflow a diaper once a week. If it is soft when they go i don't worry about it. Formula fed babies usually have a more predictable pattern of daily stools. If stools are getting hard, i often try full strength prune juice, 1oz once or more/d.Takes about 3d to get things moving.

Question 6

i think my 1 year old son could benefit from stool softener. is there a natural remedy or otc product i can give him? will prune juice do the trick?

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Prune juice / karo: You can try some prune juice or karo syrup.  You can give a tablespoon for every 4 oz of milk.  Less or more depending on stool frequency.

Question 7

my 3 year old daughter has been constipated. i was able to soften her stools by giving her a little prune juice everyday. she had 2 days of really good bowel movements, but hasn't gone at all today. now tonight she has a fever. could this be related to th

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: She may have a problem with constipation but if she is sick with a fever it is likely to be an infection she picked up. She may have other signs such as cough, cold or upset stomach. If fever is high or does not get better please see her doctor for a check up.

Question 8

after drinking prune juice, had a large bm after dealing with constipation for weeks, now lower back is sore and or in pain, that normal?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Can certainly cause back and abdominal pain. This should resolve on its' own- if not, see your physician.

Question 9

i used to drink prune juice once a week but now it doesnt work on me anymore?even when i took 2 cups instead of 1..will heating it do the trick?

Accepted Answer

Prune juice that: gets heated will denature or kill off the nutrition in the juice.  If you are using it as a laxative, better to get a food allergy test.  Great Plains lab in KS has a good one.  Dietary changes can help w/the anxiety and IBS your report in your history also.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

is prune juice safe for everyone to use for constipation? how much should i drink to help with constipation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is safe.If too much cramps and diarrhea may occur.You need to see what amount works for you.

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Can daily drinking of prune juice cause black stool?

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Can i drink prune juice and not take stool softener?

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I am a 15 year old male and i have not been able to use the restroom for the past 3 days . i decided to drink prune juice cause people say it's good and can help you with the bathroom so i drinked some and i went yesterday and liquid came out and when i f

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My 1yr old bub was constipated where there was blood from a small tear from pushing i gave him some prune juice now he has soft stool but still blood?

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Breastfeeding and my 4 month old baby boy hasn't had a stool movement in 2 days. should i worry? what should i do? i've tried prune juice to help.

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I think my 1 year old son could benefit from stool softener. is there a natural remedy or otc product i can give him? will prune juice do the trick?

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My 3 year old daughter has been constipated. i was able to soften her stools by giving her a little prune juice everyday. she had 2 days of really good bowel movements, but hasn't gone at all today. now tonight she has a fever. could this be related to th

A member asked:

After drinking prune juice, had a large bm after dealing with constipation for weeks, now lower back is sore and or in pain, that normal?

A member asked:

I used to drink prune juice once a week but now it doesnt work on me anymore?even when i took 2 cups instead of 1..will heating it do the trick?

A member asked:

Is prune juice safe for everyone to use for constipation? how much should i drink to help with constipation?

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