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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Difference Between Stool Softener And Laxative

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Dr.       Ramesh Kumar MD

Ihstool softeners.I have not had a bowel movement in several days. I have taken stool softeners, Miralax , stool softener with laxative ssennosides and Dulclax suppositories. Any suggestions? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Ramesh Kumar MD

, the last couple weeks I been experiencing constipation , taking Metamucil daily and stool softener , i experience bloating and discomfort, is it ok to try laxative ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Samir Patil MD

I had total right hip replacement 3 days ago. IN I m trying to go to the toilet but only urine comes out. They gave me stool softener and a small cup of laxative but nothing yet. Should I eat some ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Samir Patil ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

I need a stool sample but it won't happen without a laxative. Will it spoil the sample? Im thinking of a stool softener life SenokotI only want to ask one question and it is urgent. Im awaiting ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela MD

little in the bag. Will a laxative or stool softener help to break the stoppage up? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hari Charan Perigela ( General Surgeon)

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Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

My Pain Management Doctor suggested I start taking Senna stool softener to help with the ... though I should be able to take this all natural stool softener every day without a problem. Did I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Shyam B. Kale MD

day everyday, drink plenty of water, have tried a stool softener, taken a laxative, and nothing! I ve had this problem before but normally a laxative helps. But this time I m nauseated with... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shyam B. Kale ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan MD

movement, though I am on a stool softener. I can tell that my stool is hard, but I am afraid to push, because I do not want to aggravate the incision site. Can I take a laxative to help? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan ( OBGYN)
Dr. Akhtarhusain Shaikh MD

I was experiencing extreme bloating for about a week. I tried a laxative and stool softener recommended by a pharmacist, which had little or no effect. I finally had a bowel movement, big time, and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusain Shaikh ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr. Ebenezer Rajadurai MD

laxative but when doing so I had such severe cramps I couldn t stand it. She prescribed metronidazole for the infection. What should I do? Would a stool softener work? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ebenezer Rajadurai ( Internal Medicine Specialist)