Question 1

what to do when laxatives don't work?

Accepted Answer

Diet &amp; Exercise: You should try eating more foods which are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber such as oats, bran, foods made with whole grains,  fruits, and vegetables, drinking more fluids, and getting more exercise. You may also want to try an enema or suppositories. If this persists or you are in pain please get examined at a clinic or office.

Question 2

how well does epson salts work as a laxative?

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Laxatives: Epsom salts are an "old school" laxative.  It works well but it can cause a lot of cramping and discomfort.

Question 3

what are good homemade laxatives that are all natural?

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

Question 4

do laxatives not work as well as before if used too often?

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Yes: Chronic laxative use may result in diminished colon transit. This is important to review with your doctor.

Question 5

can you tell me how long it should take for laxatives to work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Everyone's motility is different. Some may have results within a few minutes and for others, it may take a few hours.

Question 6

is it true that the more laxatives you take, the faster they work?

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In a way: The more you take, the more effect youll get. you may get a "faster" response but it will be a stronger response and probably more than you want. Take the recommended dose and talk to your doctor if it doesnt help.

Question 7

black coffee a natural laxative?

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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 8

what is the best fast acting laxative?

Accepted Answer

Laxatives: We do not endorse products here on health tap.  Most over the counter medications for constipation, laxatives, are actually the same chemically or close to it.

Question 9

what to do if enemas and laxatives don't work for me?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation needed...: Before you contemplate long term laxative dependency, seek medical evaluation--rule out metabolic causes of constipation (e.g. Low thyroid or adrenal conditions), distinguish slow versus normal transit constipation, consider a primary rectal dysfunction that may be treatable with biofeedback, check for structural pathology or extrinsic impingement, or intermittent ileus (e.g. Pseudo-obstruction).

Question 10

what type of laxatives help you lose weight fast?

Accepted Answer

You don't want to go: There. This can be an ingredient that makes up part of the recipe for an eating disorder.

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