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Constipation can be caused by dehydration, in which case additional liquid may help. Eating more foods with fiber can help, but again be sure to drink enough liquid. A third option is yogurt with acidophilus, which can help in some cases, too.
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Can sweet oil be used to relieve constipation?
Yes, sweet oil can be used to relieve constipation and has been long used as a mild laxative. Olive oil can also be used to relieve constipation.
Is massage contraindicated for constipation?
No actually. There is a method to relieve constipation and vice versa.
Can massage treat constipation?
Massaging the leg from knee to hip in the morning, at night, and before trying to move the bowels is said to relieve constipation. There is also a specific Swedish massage technique that can help relieve constipation.
Can drinking warm water relieve constipation?
Yes it can
How do narcotic drugs induce constipation?
One of the side effects of narcotic drugs can be constipation. Narcotics can cause constipation by slowing down your gastrointestinal activity. (your bowels are moving slower then normal)
Whole grains contribute to chronic constipation true or false?
It is not true that whole grains contribute to constipation. The opposite is true, whole grains can help to relieve constipation.
How is constipation treated by doctors?
If changes in diet and activity fail to relieve occasional constipation, an over-the-counter laxative may be used for a few days.
What can carboxymethylcellulose cause?
It is used in some laxatives, so one would expect it to relieve constipation.
Can constipation be an effect of Glioblastoma?
A glioblastoma (GBM) tumor itself can not cause constipation, unless the tumor location is affecting bowel movement or colon muscle coordination. Commonly, however, constipation in GBM patients is caused by chemotherapy drugs. It's important to stay on top of constipation issues for any cancer patient taking drugs, since a "small" issue like this can easily become a trip to the hospital emergency room for an enema. Even if patients have never suffered from constipation prior to cancer, they should consider taking prophylactic stool softeners while taking drugs which can cause constipation. Of course, many chemo drugs can also cause diarrhea. Some drugs, like the temozolomide (Temodar or Temodal) used in standard treatment of GBMs can cause constipation OR diarrhea; every patient reacts differently to drugs.
Does red wine cause constipation?
Probably not it has alot of roughage with the skin so it may even relieve constipation.
What is used to relieve anxiety and depression?
Drugs that prolong the activity of norepinephrine on the postsynaptic membrane help to relieve depression.
Why does metamucil relieve constipation?
contains cellulose that draws water from intestinal cells and keeps solids waste moist.
