Question 1

is baking soda considered as a laxative?

Accepted Answer

Antacid: Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (baking soda) acts as an antacid.

Question 2

is wheatgrass powder a good laxative?

Accepted Answer

Wheatgrass  Laxative: I understand your desire to know about wheatgrass as a laxative.
It is primarily used as a concentrated source of nutrients.
There is not enough scientific evidence for use as a laxative.
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Question 3

i have diaherra from powder laxative called lax a day and how can i treat it?

Accepted Answer

TINCTURE: OF TIME!!!!!  Time will "cure" the effects of an oral laxative and you should NOT take MEDICATION to treat this!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

do you think i should take a laxative for constipation or fiber powder?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: Laxative r a stimulant & u will b come dependent on them where as fiber is a natural way 2 ur colon 2 absorb more h2o & that softens ur stool. Also remain well hydrated. Urinating seldom during the day & dark urine means u need more h2o. More often & almost clear color means good hydration. Stay away from stimulants.

Question 5

i have to take moviprep laxative for colonoscopy, do i add water and then add powder? or do i add powder to glass and then water ? or is either way ok

Accepted Answer

Ask Dr.: firstly, ask the doctor who prescribed the preparation or the nurse.  Secondly, I am quite sure they must have provided you with written directions...

Question 6

my stool did not come properly. if i only eat laxative powder their is come half only .it is happning before continue 3 month . what can i do for this?

Accepted Answer

Further review: You stated your symptoms have been going on for only three months.  Have you changed your diet or eating habits considerably? If not, need to evaluate the lower GI tract to see what has changed.  You could have anything form an absorption problem to a parasitic tapeworm blocking your bowels.  Rec. That you see a doc to evaluate for colon blockage from mass or parasite and motility problems, .

Question 7

how do you slowly increase fiber intake? last time i took a cup of psyillum powder daily, it didn't seem to make me go to the bathroom, it took laxatives to make me go, was i taking too much? it softened it, but didn't make me go more than usual?

Accepted Answer

Overdose?: With most or all psyllium products (e.g. Metamucil), that's a huge overdose. Usually 1-2 teaspoons 1-3 times daily. See a doctor for in-person evaluation and advice.

Question 8

how do you increase your fiber intake? i don't get really any fiber at all, and i started taking 1 teaspoon of psyillum powder daily, it softened my stool, but i didn't need to go without laxatives, is this normal or did i take too much?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: There are many foods high in fiber-cereals, vegetables, fruit. You find a list by Googling. It's best to get your fiber from your diet. A tsp of psyllium is is fine. Soft stool is a benefit even if you don't need it.

Question 9

sir,what to do when one's blood-pressure falls to 99/65 (age-35yrs) by taking polyethylene glycol 3350 powder for oral solution 17g once at   bedtime  for merely 5 days?..already discontinued the above medication but am prescribed another laxative lactito

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: Polyethylene glycol 3350 is an osmotic diuretic, previously used to prepare bowel for colonoscopy. Low blood pressure can be due to dehydration which can, in turn, result from osmotic diuresis. Best to rehydrate w/plenty of fluids, enough to make urine clear. If no better, tell prescribing doc your concerns.

Question 10

can i take a laxative or enema instead of colyte (polyethylene glycol) powder for my barium enema?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are plenty of different preps.  Some include citrate of magnesia and ducolax and others may include golytely (polyethylene glycol). Speak to your md.   All will include liquid diet and lots of water.

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Is baking soda considered as a laxative?

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Is wheatgrass powder a good laxative?

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I have diaherra from powder laxative called lax a day and how can i treat it?

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Do you think i should take a laxative for constipation or fiber powder?

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I have to take moviprep laxative for colonoscopy, do i add water and then add powder? or do i add powder to glass and then water ? or is either way ok

A member asked:

My stool did not come properly. if i only eat laxative powder their is come half only .it is happning before continue 3 month . what can i do for this?

A member asked:

How do you slowly increase fiber intake? last time i took a cup of psyillum powder daily, it didn't seem to make me go to the bathroom, it took laxatives to make me go, was i taking too much? it softened it, but didn't make me go more than usual?

A member asked:

How do you increase your fiber intake? i don't get really any fiber at all, and i started taking 1 teaspoon of psyillum powder daily, it softened my stool, but i didn't need to go without laxatives, is this normal or did i take too much?

A member asked:

Sir,what to do when one's blood-pressure falls to 99/65 (age-35yrs) by taking polyethylene glycol 3350 powder for oral solution 17g once at bedtime for merely 5 days?..already discontinued the above medication but am prescribed another laxative lactito

A member asked:

Can i take a laxative or enema instead of colyte (polyethylene glycol) powder for my barium enema?

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