Question 1

what to do if i took equate laxative and now my stomach is in unbearable pain?

Accepted Answer

UNbearable pain: ...requires analgesia urgently. Please seek emergency care.

Question 2

could vegetable oil be used as a laxative?

Accepted Answer

Veg oil: Vegetable oil will be at least partially absorbed. It may be totally absorbed. It will lubricate some stool. Better to use prunes, prune juice, Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) or Magnesia.

Question 3

taking laxative (sulfolax) from 1.5 years after anal fissure. i eat fruits and vegetables daily. i take 12-13 drops daily (sometimes 9-10 drops) and i'm having soft stool in morning and watery stool in evening. can watery stool cause fissure?

Accepted Answer

: Prolonged diarrhea can cause anal fissure but one loose stool daily should not.

Question 4

bowel movements have been irregular for roughly 1-2 months. i have been eating more fibre, vegetables, and exercising. my bowel movements (mid size pebbles) continue to be once every 2 days.have used laxatives as well. how long before back to normal?

Accepted Answer

: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what are good homemade laxatives that are all natural?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: Fiber is the all natural laxative, whether it be in frutis( apples and pears are high in pectin)
grains, or supplement.

Question 6

black coffee a natural laxative?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Coffee is indeed a natural laxative as the caffeine in coffee is a stimulator of smooth muscle, which is found throughout the intestines.

Question 7

is coconut water a natural laxative?

Accepted Answer

No: Coconut water is an effective electrolyte replacement and should not cause a laxative affect.

Question 8

what can cause bad constipation-help! should i try natural laxatives?

Accepted Answer

Change your diet and: Fluids. Eat a high fiber diet between 20-25 grams per day, regular meal times and drink 80-100 oz of caffeine free alcohol free fluids daily. If you exercise and should add 20 oz per 30 minutes of strenuous exercise. Some meds contribute to constipation so take the meds with full glass of fluid instead of a sip in addition to the above recommended fluids.

Question 9

what are some excellent and safe natural laxatives apart from the habits of eating healthy, lots of water etc etc?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: If you do not have underlying kidney dysfunction, magnesium can be of help. 
Since we often eat processed foods, it is not uncommon to have deficiencies in this important mineral. Renal disease, severe diarrhea, or anti-hypertensive drug therapy may deplete natural stores of this mineral. 
Sources include spinach, tofu, pumpkin seeds, kelp and others. Best wishes!

Question 10

how do i get semi regular bms when on narcotics or aleveate some of the constipation? natural options? what laxatives are better than others?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate!: Make sure you drink plenty of water, remember any fruit that starts with a "p" help you have a bm, peaches, plums, pineapple etc.
Try to get some exercise, as you are allowed to. And consider magnesium as a stool softener. 
Check with your doc!

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What to do if i took equate laxative and now my stomach is in unbearable pain?

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Could vegetable oil be used as a laxative?

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Taking laxative (sulfolax) from 1.5 years after anal fissure. i eat fruits and vegetables daily. i take 12-13 drops daily (sometimes 9-10 drops) and i'm having soft stool in morning and watery stool in evening. can watery stool cause fissure?

A member asked:

Bowel movements have been irregular for roughly 1-2 months. i have been eating more fibre, vegetables, and exercising. my bowel movements (mid size pebbles) continue to be once every 2 days.have used laxatives as well. how long before back to normal?

A member asked:

What are good homemade laxatives that are all natural?

A member asked:

Black coffee a natural laxative?

A member asked:

Is coconut water a natural laxative?

A member asked:

What can cause bad constipation-help! should i try natural laxatives?

A member asked:

What are some excellent and safe natural laxatives apart from the habits of eating healthy, lots of water etc etc?

A member asked:

How do i get semi regular bms when on narcotics or aleveate some of the constipation? natural options? what laxatives are better than others?

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