Question 1

husband has bad constipation, no movement in 6 days, took milk of magnesia, prunes, prune juice & nothing..cramping and pains on right side, need help?

Accepted Answer

Impacted: Your husband is impacted.  He needs to go to the emergency room to get cleaned out.  After that his doctor can help him stay regular.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

i am little consipated. i took 1 tbsp of milk of magnesia around 5 pm yesterday. its 12 pm and i have only gone little pieces. should i take another dose of mom or just try a dose of miralax in juice? thank you . i take iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

: You may take Miralax and drink plenty of water. Iron supplements are known to cause constipation. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. 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

Question 3

i took milk of magnesia which seemed to work somewhat but i still feel constipated so i had some prune juice. i was wondering if mom can cause hypnotic bowels 24 hours after use like magnesium citrate liquid does?

Accepted Answer

: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/milk-of-magnesia.html

Milk of magnesia usually works between 30  min 6 hours.  Unclear when you took the prune juice in relation to the MOM.  To avoid constipation is drink plenty of fluids 2-3 liters a day  and have some high fiber food like greens, berries, sweet potatoes .

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fiber-and-constipation-truth#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6

Question 4

my five year old daughter has had problems with her bowel movement. after giving her several laxitives like prunes and milk of magnesia she has increased bowel movement.  a lot of bowel movement and a little bit of blood was in the excrement.  should i ta

Accepted Answer

Occasionally, : Occasionally, the passing of a large, hard stool can cause a small tear in the anus.  You may see a small amount of blood on the outside of the stool from the tear.

The best way to treat this is to continue using stool softeners for the next week to avoid another hard stool re-tearing the area while it heals.  Sitz baths and good hygiene are also very helpful.  You should give her doctor a call also, to discuss her constipation and create a prevention plan to avoid this problem in the future.

Reasons to go to the er would be:
- continued bleeding
- profuse bleeding
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever
- if the child is acting very ill.

Question 5

prune juice effects in breast milk?

Accepted Answer

None.: The ingredients that act as laxatives don't end up in the milk.

Question 6

is prune juice excreted through breast milk?

Accepted Answer

NO: Prune juice is not excreted through your breasts. If you have unusual nipple discharge please have it evaluated by your physician.

Question 7

infant constipation. we have tried prune juice oatmeal and soy milk and nothing is working. can we use a stool softener and what foods to avoid.

Accepted Answer

Natural plugs: Apple sauce, bananas & rice cereal are the main constipators in most infants. Peaches, pears, plums & barley cereal are usually helpful in loosening them.Prune or apple juice(regular adult, not dilute baby) given in amounts of 1-2 ounces 1-2 x/day for a minimum of 3 days will usually loosen a kid.Good luck.

Question 8

can a person become depended on phillips milk of magnesia?

Accepted Answer

Sure, sort of...: Each person with constipation needs to work with her doctor to figure out the cause and the solution. Otherwise if the constipation does not resolve, and the patient has to use something daily to move poop along, and happens to use MOM for that daily purpose, it will appear as though she is dependent on MOM. Some people use different meds on different days. Doctor has prescription meds too.

Question 9

is milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) healthy?

Accepted Answer

MOM: If used occasionally as antacid/laxative. Regular use can deplete your potassium.

Question 10

how fast milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) work?

Accepted Answer

1/2 HOUR TO 6 HOURS: It may work as an antacid within 30 minutes and as a laxative it may take 6 hours to 12 hours.

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Husband has bad constipation, no movement in 6 days, took milk of magnesia, prunes, prune juice & nothing..cramping and pains on right side, need help?

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I am little consipated. i took 1 tbsp of milk of magnesia around 5 pm yesterday. its 12 pm and i have only gone little pieces. should i take another dose of mom or just try a dose of miralax in juice? thank you . i take iron supplement?

A member asked:

I took milk of magnesia which seemed to work somewhat but i still feel constipated so i had some prune juice. i was wondering if mom can cause hypnotic bowels 24 hours after use like magnesium citrate liquid does?

A member asked:

My five year old daughter has had problems with her bowel movement. after giving her several laxitives like prunes and milk of magnesia she has increased bowel movement. a lot of bowel movement and a little bit of blood was in the excrement. should i ta

A member asked:

Prune juice effects in breast milk?

A member asked:

Is prune juice excreted through breast milk?

A member asked:

Infant constipation. we have tried prune juice oatmeal and soy milk and nothing is working. can we use a stool softener and what foods to avoid.

A member asked:

Can a person become depended on phillips milk of magnesia?

A member asked:

Is milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) healthy?

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How fast milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) work?

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