Question 1

i've been constipated for about a week and a half now. i've tried miralax, prune juice, stool softeners, magnesium citrate, lactulose, coffee and drin

Accepted Answer

Constipation. : Are you uncomfortable? Are you having any abdominal pain? Are you distended in your abdomen? I would think that at this point you should see a doctor and at least have an x-ray of your abdomen. More than a week is a bit long to not have a bowel movement.

Question 2

my mother is 82 year old recently she been constipated been give lots of water, fiber, fruits, prunes juice, and stool softener she has very bad hemor?

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CONSTIPATION: In addition to what she is already taking she may take sennosides orally, next would be dulcolax suppositories or "Fleets" enema with much lubrication.

Question 3

can i drink prune juice and not take stool softener?

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Sure: Prunes help bulk the stool, allowing it to move easier through the intestines.

Question 4

i feel rlly bloated and uncomfortable because i couldnt go one morning. should i take stool softener tonight or prune juice?

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Prune juice : I think prune juice would be a good way to start, particularly if it has worked for you in the past. If this happens to you frequently, I would try to increase the amount of fiber that you take in, and also increase the amount of your fluid intake. Good luck.

Question 5

i think my 1 year old son could benefit from stool softener. is there a natural remedy or otc product i can give him? will prune juice do the trick?

Accepted Answer

Prune juice / karo: You can try some prune juice or karo syrup.  You can give a tablespoon for every 4 oz of milk.  Less or more depending on stool frequency.

Question 6

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.

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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 7

which juices and foods can you use as a stool softener/laxative?

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Constipation: Pure fruit juices especially prunes, pears, peaches, etc are good stool softeners. Foods rich in fiber include whole grain cereals with added bran, fruits eaten with their skin, vegetables like cooked beans, lentil, etc. And tree nuts. Increased water intake will fulfill the purpose.

Question 8

my 3 year old daughter has been constipated. i was able to soften her stools by giving her a little prune juice everyday. she had 2 days of really good bowel movements, but hasn't gone at all today. now tonight she has a fever. could this be related to th

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Unlikely: She may have a problem with constipation but if she is sick with a fever it is likely to be an infection she picked up. She may have other signs such as cough, cold or upset stomach. If fever is high or does not get better please see her doctor for a check up.

Question 9

will miralax (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice help pass/soften hard stool in the rectum?  i haven't had a normal bowel movement in 10 days but i'm passing gas.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice are excellent ways to get your bowels moving

Question 10

prune juice is my only solution to constipation but it gives me a watery stool. will it be bad for me to take it 3 times a week?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: For how long? Do you drink about 2.5 liters of fluids a day and eat fiber like 1 cup of oats lentils. brown rice or barley a day? Other high fiber foods include strawberries, kale. Though a BM 3 x a week  is adequate though not ideal, the diarrhea associated with prune juice suggests a food intolerance which could lead to other  nutritional deficiencies. R/O Ogilvie  F/U w/ GI/ nutritionist

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I've been constipated for about a week and a half now. i've tried miralax, prune juice, stool softeners, magnesium citrate, lactulose, coffee and drin

A member asked:

My mother is 82 year old recently she been constipated been give lots of water, fiber, fruits, prunes juice, and stool softener she has very bad hemor?

A member asked:

Can i drink prune juice and not take stool softener?

A member asked:

I feel rlly bloated and uncomfortable because i couldnt go one morning. should i take stool softener tonight or prune juice?

A member asked:

I think my 1 year old son could benefit from stool softener. is there a natural remedy or otc product i can give him? will prune juice do the trick?

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:

Which juices and foods can you use as a stool softener/laxative?

A member asked:

My 3 year old daughter has been constipated. i was able to soften her stools by giving her a little prune juice everyday. she had 2 days of really good bowel movements, but hasn't gone at all today. now tonight she has a fever. could this be related to th

A member asked:

Will miralax (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice help pass/soften hard stool in the rectum? i haven't had a normal bowel movement in 10 days but i'm passing gas.

A member asked:

Prune juice is my only solution to constipation but it gives me a watery stool. will it be bad for me to take it 3 times a week?

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