Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with chronic constipation
WEBAug 2, 2019 — Constipation typically is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or other symptoms (e.g., hard stools, excessive straining, or a sense of incomplete evacuation after defecation). Chronic constipation refers to these symptoms when they last for several weeks or longer. Constipation is a common problem, and there are many types ...
Is it ok to take colace (stool softener) on a regular daily basis?
WEBJul 16, 2008 — Thr nurse at my Dr's office said I could take Colace (she reccomended generic for price) everyday with the iron. Now that I know calcium was the real culprit I'm going to try the iron again w/o the softeners first. But I'm …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Increasing fiber intake for constipation relief
WEBAug 10, 2021 — ANSWER: When consumed at recommended levels, dietary fiber is widely recognized to have health benefits, including relief of constipation. Adult women 50 and younger should consume at least 25 grams of fiber a day. Women 51 and older should have at least 21 grams a day. Adult men need at least 38 grams of …
Home Care for Constipation: Demystifying Choices at the Drug Store
WEBSep 23, 2013 — Polyethylene glycol (Miralax). This product is very safe at recommended doses and causes less gas and bloating than lactulose and sorbitol. It offers a mild-to-moderate effect. Prolonged use can cause electrolyte imbalances. Another option is stool softeners (emollients) such as docusate calcium (Surfak) and docusate sodium (Colace).
Women’s Wellness: Why can’t I poop? - Mayo Clinic News Network
WEBFeb 8, 2017 — You may be suffering from constipation, the most common gastrointestinal complaint affecting 42 million Americans (1). Constipation is often the result of multiple contributing factors. After seeing your local healthcare provider to assess the problem, a visit to a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health may be useful.
Stool Softeners? How many do you take a day???
WEBAug 14, 2007 — Steve, He is taking lots of stuff to help him, everyday. It's unreal how much he takes and how much trouble he still has. He takes 6 metamucil capsules 3 times a day. He takes 4 xtra strength stool softeners a day (2 am /2 pm). Plus, he eats grapes, oranges, peaches, pears everyday to try and help him go.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Surgical techniques used to treat rectal …
WEBAug 21, 2018 — Drinking plenty of fluids, using stool softeners and eating a fiber-rich diet in the weeks after surgery can help avoid constipation and excessive straining that can lead to a recurrence of rectal prolapse. In some cases, physical therapy may be necessary to relearn how to use the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder and bowel.
Preventing kidney stones before they form - Mayo Clinic News …
WEBOct 11, 2023 — People with a history of kidney stones should drink enough fluids to pass about 80 oz (2.5 liters) of urine every day. This is the most effective therapy available to prevent future kidney stones. Your healthcare team may ask you to measure your urine output to ensure you drink enough water. Eat fewer oxalate-rich foods.
How many stool softeners should I take? - obesityhelp.com
WEBAug 2, 2010 — For maintenance, I take 4 stool softeners a day, 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon, and 2 in the evening. Make sure you take them with plenty of water. In addition, I take 1,000 mg. magnesium oxide a day, 250 in the morning, 250 in the afternoon, 500 in the evening. I take them with the stool softener. This is the formula that works for me.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Fecal transplant for treatment of Clostridium ...
WEBSep 10, 2019 — The intestines contain about 1,000–2,000 different kinds of bacteria. Many of them help protect your body from infection. When you take antibiotics to treat an infection, such as for a sinus, urinary tract or kidney infection, those drugs destroy many of the helpful bacteria in the gut along with the bacteria causing the infection.