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Mineral Water Constipation
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Constipation/fecal impaction question. Can I try mineral oil enema?
Constipation: If you tried lactulose and MiraLAX and still constipated see your doctor for amitiza (lubiprostone). ...Read more
Minerals (Definition)
Your body uses minerals to stay healthy and perform vital functions like bone development. Eating a healthy diet full of variety is the best way to the ...Read more
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Can coconut water replenish electrolytes?
Yes, some: Coconut water has less sugar and sodium and more potassium than Gatorade. It will replenish electrolytes (sodium and potassium) but the amount replenished will be different than Gatorade. Some athletes use coconut water, but, to get the proper ratio of electrolytes you need to add sodium (i.e. table salt). It may be easier to stick with the low sugar versions of Gatorade. ...Read more
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Can miralax (polyethylene glycol) cause dehydration ?
Possibly: If it causes severe, recurrent diarrhea and there is not intake of oral fluid, then it is possible. However, that is unlikely. ...Read more
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Can water crackers help water retention?
No: Actually if they are salty, they may worsen it. ...Read more
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Stool softener= docusate sodium or docusate calcium?
Either: Both work by causing small bowel to secrete fluid into gut. Increased fluid helps to sofeten hard stool; not a stimulant. ...Read more
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Does gripe water cause constipation ?
Doubtful: The best i can tell it has no effect on anything at all.It does give some folks comfort that they are trying to help baby. ...Read more
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Which is better to relieve slight constipation due to eating too many vegetables, a hot water enema or a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?
Before self-treating: Doctors define constipation as stools less frequently than once every 3-4 days. Patients feel they are "constipated" when passing hard or small volume stool, or they feel full ; bloated. Had an x-ray to show you're not blocked? We don't know if your gut is sluggish or your rectum works correctly--these can be tested for (sitz marker study ; anal manometry, respectively). See a GI specialist. ...Read more
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Will water soften your stools? Lots of water?
Constipation: Yes. Of course. In fact in some circles when one is severely constipated if they drink three liters of water in one to two hours they will most likely be able to get the stool to move. ...Read more
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Concentrated mineral salt baths ok for skin?
Yes: Depends on how concentrated. Epsom salts and mineral salts in the bath can be very beneficial for the skin. They do help draw out toxins as well as provide some mineral nutrients for the skin. Using them according to directions will be the most beneficial. ...Read more
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Will drinking 2 quarts of water cause water intoxication?
No it will not: As long as your kidneys are functioning normally, it is not going to cause water intoxication in adults. ...Read more
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Constipation sodium citrate laxatives ok when pregnant?
Yes: This should be fine, but check with your doctor first. ...Read more
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Soda water or tonic water for upset stomache?
Slightly flattened : Ginger ale. Probably the simplest way to reduce nausea ; upset stomach is with ginger. You can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on crystallized ginger. Or pour boiling water over freshly sliced organic ginger ; steep x 5 min in a covered pot. Sip. ...Read more
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What's better Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or Magnesium Citrate?
Mirilax: safer for mirilax
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Is coconut water a natural laxative?
No: Coconut water is an effective electrolyte replacement and should not cause a laxative affect. ...Read more
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With milk of magnesia, (magnesium hydroxide) water and prune juice, how much are the parts to drink?
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Can drinking too much water make stools loose?
Yes: Too much water can overwhelm the colon's ability to absorb it all and can definitely cause watery stools. ...Read more
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Can coconut water help with constipation?
Not the best: Coconut water contains sugar, and like other juices the sugar can act as an "osmotic laxative", drawing fluid into stools. The fluid itself is useful, too. However, high fiber foods, plain water, and possibly stool softeners are likely to be more effective. ...Read more
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Do water pills cause constipation?
Yes: As these medications work to lower blood pressure by decreasing body fluids they can cause decrease fluid in the intestines which then leads to constipation. ...Read more
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Is chronic constipation (daily miralax, (polyethylene glycol) frequent senna, glyc. Supp's aren't enough. Enemas needed often) in
toddlers considered a Motility issue?
Stool retention: This is more an accident than a motility issue. When/if the kid decides one day not to poop, and the next day has a hard painful stool, they may try to stop having them. Over time stool retention causes physical changes in the large bowel causing poor emptying. Parents try short treatments that fail & the problem continues. This often requires a developmental ped or pedi GI working for a year . ...Read more
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Constipation (Child) (Definition)
A condition in which it is difficult to pass stools because the stools are too firm or too dry. ...Read more
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