Constipation
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Constipation Treatment
Treatment for constipation may include:
High fiber diet
Fiber supplements
Lubricant laxatives:
Mineral oil laxative
Saline laxatives:
Epsom salts
Magnesium citrate
Milk of Magnesia
Stimulant laxatives:
Bisacodyl
(
Dulcolax
,
Correctol
)
Phenolphthalein
(
Ex-Lax
,
Feen-A-Mint Gum
,
Modane
Alophen
)
Enemas
Stool softeners:
Calcium
docusate
(
Colace
,
Correctol
,
Surfak
)
Glycerin
suppositories
Warm baths for constipation
Constipation clinical trials
Chronic constipation may be treated with:
Lubiprostone
(
Amitiza
)
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Constipation Treatment: Enemas
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Abdominal pain
Abdominal swelling
Anal fissure
Anal pain
Ileus
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Last Updated: Apr 25, 2008
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Constipation References:
Bleser S, Brunton S, Carmichael B, Olden K, Rasch R, Steege J. Management of chronic constipation: recommendations from a consensus panel. J Fam Pract. 2005 Aug;54(8):691-8.
Brandt LJ, Prather CM, Quigley EM, Schiller LR, Schoenfeld P, Talley NJ. Systematic review on the management of chronic constipation in North America. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005;100 Suppl 1:S5-S21.
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