Dulcolax Stool Softener
Health Encyclopedia: Parkinson's Disease Complications
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is not fatal, but it can reduce longevity. The disease progresses more quickly in older than younger patients, and may lead to severe incapacity within 10 to 20 years. Older patients also tend to experience freezing and greater declines in mental function and daily functioning than younger people. If PD starts without signs of tremor, it is likely to be more severe than if tremor had been present. Having other family members with PD does not appear to have a...
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Everybody Poops
By Merely Me , Health Expert... Of course there is also the wonderful world of stool softeners such as colace or... Read more »
Backed-Up and Barfing
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...products, senna products (Senokot), bisacodyl products (Dulcolax, Fleet), and Miralax. These... Read more »
Hurdle #3: Getting Through the First Days at Home
By Laura Zigman , Health Expert...the post-operative prophylactic anti-biotics, the stool softeners, the laxatives, the Tylenol,... Read more »
Older Adults Have Pain Too
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...opioid drugs, so the prescribing doctor should include stool softeners or other bowel... Read more »
How to Manage MS-Related Bowel Dysfunction
By Lisa Emrich , Health ExpertBOWEL DYSFUNCTION is common in multiple sclerosis with symptoms reported by approximately 60% of MS... Read more »
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Multiple Sclerosis: Treating the Complications
...high-fiber diet and drinking plenty of fluids, bulk fiber such as psyllium (Metamucil), with or without a stool softener, may be needed. Going to the bathroom the same time every day, particularly... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Treatment
...iron absorption with fewer side effects than standard ferrous sulfate pills.FerroSequels contains a stool softener, which helps prevent constipation.Polysaccharide-iron complex has fewer side... Read more »Anemia: Treatment
...iron absorption with fewer side effects than standard ferrous sulfate pills.FerroSequels contains a stool softener, which helps prevent constipation.Polysaccharide-iron complex has fewer side... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Symptoms
It is possible to have colon or rectal cancer without symptoms. Many patients are free of symptoms until their tumors are quite advanced.Weight Loss and Changes in Bowel MovementsWeight loss... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms
Dyspepsia. The most common symptoms of peptic ulcers are known collectively as dyspepsia. Peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any gastrointestinal symptoms, especially when caused by... Read more »
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