could vegetable oil be used as a laxative?

Question

What will happen if I drink baby oil? Will it work as a laxative?

Answer 1

Veg oil: Vegetable oil will be at least partially absorbed. It may be totally absorbed. It will lubricate some stool. Better to use prunes, prune juice, Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) or Magnesia.

Answer 2

Can: probably can be used if it worked but there are better alternatives mineral oil is one OTC laxatives You do not want to use them for long so increase water and fiber in diet

Answer 3

Laxatives: First I should start out by saying that you should be careful with strong laxatives such as senna, as the bowel may become habituated to them any you need them to continue to be regular. Magnesium citrate is quite effective, miralax (polyethylene glycol) is also a good choice. If you have chronic constipation you should be further evaluated for causes such as hypothyroidism.

Answer 4

Fiber: The best way to get your bowels moving safely and reliably is to increase your fiber intake. Best sources are whole grains, fresh fruits and veg. Drinking plenty of water and taking a walk daily can help too. If you do all these without relief try MiraLax (polyethylene glycol) or Citrucel. If these don't help try Dulcolax but best not to take this daily. If no help from these, see your doctor. Good luck!

Answer 5

More Information: Hi, do you have constipation and you need help with that? If that's the case then why don't you start with high fiber diet, drinking lots of fluid, prune juice and increase your activity. I see that you have Anorexia so if you are using the Laxative for that reason you need to know that's not healthy, please be brave and talk to a Psychiatrist about it, they will be able to help you tremendously.

Answer 6

No : Not if you are talking about a chemical laxative. Magnesium, hydration, fish oil, and fiber all help against constipation in most people. Low thyroid function can cause constipation, too, and you should be checked for that if you gave not been.

Answer 7

Find the problem...: I would definitely recommend to find out why do you need to take a laxative on a daily basis. If you are constipated and persist with symptoms you should see a gastroenterologist for more evaluation. Using laxatives for any other reason on a daily basis is not advised.If you want to stay regular a high fiber diet with fruits and veggies along with plenty of water should help.

Answer 8

Within 24 hours: Usually a laxative works within a few hours it depends on the laxative and the type Most are out of the system within 24 hours and some within a few hours. It is possible to have results up to 48 hours after but again 24 hours is common

Answer 9

Constipstion: Multiple reason. Diet, thyroid problems elecrolyes. Fiber, fluids and movement can help.

Answer 10

NO: NO (and there are CERTAINLY BETTER WAYS TO LOOSE WEIGHT!!) (did I guess something about you?) Hope this helps....really!

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