Question 1

how long does it take a fleet laxative enema to relieve constipation?

Accepted Answer

Quickly: Generally a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) will work within and hour.

Question 2

i am experiencing severe constipation i have tried laxatives, enemas, and diet change and nothing has brought lasting results

Accepted Answer

Constipation : Constipation is the retention of feces or inability to have a bowel movement. Contact your doctor if you constipation has lasted over 3 days because the retention of fecal matter in your intestines can lead to a perforation in your bowels and you can become septic, a serious medical condition.
Things that can cause constipation include pain medications that contain narcotics (since this slows down digestive processes), ingestion of fried or refined foods, and dehydration.
Other things you can try to promote bowel movement is:
1. Eat more fiber (vegetables, nuts, grains)
2. Exercise to promote GI motility and raise your metabolism
3. Drink lots of water, atleast 8 glasses a day
4. Eat yogurt with live cultures

see your doctor if your constipation persists.

Question 3

94yo /c obstruction d/t impaction. not a surgical candidate. receiving oral laxatives, enemas. now with copious copremesis.  prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Impaction: Oil retention enema, molasses enema, manual disimpaction are some treatments that may be successful.

Question 4

i use a saline laxative enema in my vagina instead of my but . i no how to confuse the two and how could i not read before used . what will happen?

Accepted Answer

Saline is salt and : Water , you don't have to worry about any damage to the vagina.

Question 5

due to a chronic illness, i have been taking some kind of opioid &had constipation for 15yrs. ive used stool softeners, laxatives, enemas & suppositories. these rarely work anymore. i will go weeks without having a bm. im scared. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

: For patients with opioid-induced constipation who do not respond to laxatives, naldemidine (Symproic) and naloxegol (Movantik) have a strong recommendation for use, with methylnaltrexone (Relistor) having a conditional recommendation. You should check this link for more info: https://www.drugs.com/answers/support-group/opioid-induced-constipation/

Question 6

i've been having really painful hard to pass bowel movements with cramps for the past few weeks.. after i pass stool i'm in pain for days. i've noticed increased amount of mucus in my stools.. i've tried laxatives enemas vitamins?

Accepted Answer

: Might be helpful to add some Digestive Enzymes with meals and Probiotics also. Drinking warm water instead of cold or iced drinks can also help. Ultimately the  best option is to see the Gastroenterologist for Evaluation and management.

Question 7

what will be the effect of taking a laxative and enema together?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea : Commonly both are not needed but if necessary canne used together.

Question 8

how do doctors treat laxative and enema dependency?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Laxative dependency develops for lots of reasons: 1) desire for rapid weight loss/ eating disorders; 2) reduction of GI symptoms of bloating/fullness; 3) in the setting of colon & rectal dysfunction (e.g. Colonic inertia, rectal dyssynergia, spinal cord injuries); 4) a misguided sense that "cleansing" in good for you; 5) more...  First, fix/ address the underlying problem.  2nd, stop otc laxatives.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

can i take a laxative or enema instead of the colyte (polyethylene glycol) powder for my barium enema? thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

Variable: Many  preparations available for cleansing colon. Different institutions have different methods for cleansing.  Laxatives such as Dulcolax  dulcolax suppositories, drinking magnesium citrate and/or golytely (polyethylene glycol) are methods sometimes in combinations. You should ask your place where study is being performed for their advice.

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How long does it take a fleet laxative enema to relieve constipation?

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I am experiencing severe constipation i have tried laxatives, enemas, and diet change and nothing has brought lasting results

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94yo /c obstruction d/t impaction. not a surgical candidate. receiving oral laxatives, enemas. now with copious copremesis. prognosis?

A member asked:

I use a saline laxative enema in my vagina instead of my but . i no how to confuse the two and how could i not read before used . what will happen?

A member asked:

Due to a chronic illness, i have been taking some kind of opioid &had constipation for 15yrs. ive used stool softeners, laxatives, enemas & suppositories. these rarely work anymore. i will go weeks without having a bm. im scared. any suggestions?

A member asked:

I've been having really painful hard to pass bowel movements with cramps for the past few weeks.. after i pass stool i'm in pain for days. i've noticed increased amount of mucus in my stools.. i've tried laxatives enemas vitamins?

A member asked:

What will be the effect of taking a laxative and enema together?

A member asked:

How do doctors treat laxative and enema dependency?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Can i take a laxative or enema instead of the colyte (polyethylene glycol) powder for my barium enema? thanks in advance.

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