In people without medical problems, the main intervention is the increase of fluids (preferably water) and dietary fiber. The latter may be achieved by consuming more vegetables and fruit, whole meal bread and by adding linseeds to one's diet. The routine non-medical use of laxatives is to be discouraged as this may result in bowel action becoming dependent upon their use. Enemas can be used to provide a form of mechanical stimulation.
Laxatives may be necessary in people in whom dietary intervention is not effective or inappropriate. Stimulant laxatives (e.g. senna) are generally avoided, as they may worsen crampy sensations commonly experienced in constipation. In various conditions (such as the use of codeine or morphine), combinations of hydrating (e.g. lactulose or glycols), bulk-forming (e.g. psyllium) and stimulant agents may be necessary. Many of the products are widely available over-the-counter.
Enemas and clysters are a remedy occasionally used for hospitalized patients in whom the constipation has proven to be severe, dangerous in other ways, or resistant to laxatives. Sorbitol, glycerin and arachis oil suppositories can be used. Severe cases may require phosphate solutions introduced as enemas.
Constipation that resists all the above measures requires physical intervention. Manual disimpaction (the physical removal of impacted stool) is done under sedation or a general anesthetic—this avoids pain and loosens the anal sphincter.
In alternative and traditional medicine, colonic irrigation, enemas, exercise, diet and herbs are used to treat constipation.
Constipation is usually easier to prevent than to treat. The relief of constipation with osmotic agents, i.e. lactulose, Polyeythleneglycol(PEG), or magnesium salts, should immediately be followed with prevention using increased fiber(fruits and vegetables) and a nightly decreasing dose of osmotic laxative. With continuing narcotic use, for instance, nightly doses of osmotic agents can be given indefinitely (without harm) to cause a daily bowel movement.
2006-08-31 01:18:45
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answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4
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2006-08-31 01:23:32
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answered by Pegasus90 6
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so when people say you couldn't give a sh!t they aren't kidding.
Sorry, but it had to be said
Besides, I don't know what your question is. Fibre and laxatives normally fix constipation. Talk to a doctor
2006-08-31 01:23:59
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answered by Anonymous
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I divorced in 2005 and I did a do-it-yourself divorce through the family clerks court house. I paid $225 to file and $90 to have the bastard served (out of state) I was divorced 90 days after filing. Who hooooo
2016-03-17 05:21:30
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answered by Anonymous
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the best for that is : clay go here and search for other sites where it's written about it.
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2006-08-31 01:19:05
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answered by MV 3
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eat fiber.
2006-08-31 01:19:31
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answered by Anonymous
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