Menlo Park, CA
A 24-year-old female asked:
how long does mineral oil take to work? (tbsp since fri) no bm.
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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Variable time: I assume you are taking mineral oil for constipation. In my experience I have seen mineral oil work rather quickly or not at all. If it doesn`t relieve constipation after 5 days it probably wont help. Depending on the reason for constipation, you may need a different medicine or further dietary modification.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What happens if one accidentally swallows mineral oil?
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Dr. Seth Black answered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44 years experience
The runs: A little bit of mo..Nothing. A shot or two, the runs usually develop...An excellent laxative.
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Does mineral oil cause spots?
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Dr. Dan Fisher answered
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Sure does.: I have spots on my jeans from oil spilled long ago. However, mineral oil does not cause spots on your skin.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Is it correct that mineral oil is not absorbed and thus has not nutritional value?
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Dr. Randy Baker answered
Holistic Medicine 40 years experience
Negative value: Not only does mineral oil have no nutritional value but it can interfere with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins (a, d, e and k).
I do not recommend the use of mineral oil and, if ever used, should only be used on rare occasions.
See http://www.Nationalmssociety.Org/treating-ms/medications/mineral-oil.
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Menlo Park, CA
A 24-year-old female asked:
Long term use of mineral oil, what are the health risks?
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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
For constipation?: may have little effect. If you are constipated for long time, may want to try other medications and eat more fruits and vegetables
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