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laxative is a preparation used for encouraging defecation,
A laxative is a preparation used for encouraging defecation, or the expulsion
of feces. Laxatives are most often taken to treat constipation. Certain
stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for
rectal and bowel examinations. They are sometimes supplemented by enemas.
Laxatives are often abused by bulimics or anorexics (nervosa). Laxative abuse
is a problem that is potentially very serious since it can lead to problems such
as intestinal paralysis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis, among
others.
There are several types of laxatives, listed below. A type not listed is the
combination laxative, which simply means that the laxative has more than one
ingredient, with a combination of effects. Laxatives may be oral or in
suppository form.
It is interesting to note that, while there is no gender based medicine to
ease constipation, advertisers tend to promote some brands as being "More for a
lady" than others. |
