How does Haley's Mo and Colace(laxatives)pertain to the GI system?
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They increase the Contractions in the GI tract. some Even increase the water content in the GI tract.
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Yes, it is dangerous.  The laxative tea probably has a stimulant laxative derived from vegetables called senna.  When you use a stimulant laxative for prolonged periods of time, your body becomes dependent on its action.  In other words, you won't be able to go #2 easily without the laxative.  Weight loss is due to water loss, and is quickly regained.  Better would be to increase your fiber intake (benefiber is really easy since it dissolves completely). Fiber will keep you regular, help prevent colon cancer, and make you feel full so you eat less.
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Extreme constipation as a result of not having a bowel movement for several days or a week or more.  The feeling that you have to evacuate, but can't pass anything.  Could lead to possible intestinal blockage which could lead to death as happened with Morris Gibb of the BG's. \n\nNote: If someone has constipation that has lasted a week or more they should seek medical treatment before trying laxatives.  They could have a serious underlying medical problem such as a colon or other intestinal tumor (benign or cancerous).\n\nCheers!
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"fiber-roughage-bulk-stool softener;" also to help absorb toxins out of the colon tissues-wall and the food we eat so it is not absorbed into the bloodstream, and also acts like a "roto rooter", helps keep us "regular" and moves the feces thru faster and with higher water content, thus keeps LI muscles exercised (better muscle tone) and prevents colo-rectal cancer, constipation, diverticulosis and diverticulitis (3 bowel movememnts a day if we eat vegetarian diets and have a healthy colon); great for lowering cholesterol and blood sugar too.  Ideally we have 35-40 g a day, but most Americans have less than 10g a day, thus higher colorectal cancer here.
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The dangers\nApart from being potentially addictive, the long term side-effects of abusing laxatives are many. Mild symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and flatulence. More serious medical dangers include persistent consipation (because the body is now dependent on laxatives for its bowel movements), chemical imbalances in the blood and dehydration.¹ Chemical imbalances arise from a loss of salts and minerals can seriously affect the body’s electrolyte system.² Abuse of lubricant laxatives can lead to a coating on the intestinal wall and this may impair vitamin absorption.
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I am a registered radiologic technologist; I used to give people barium all the time, but now I do nuclear medicine.  But anyways, barium is an inert chalk substance that is suspended in liquid.  Once it gets to your colon (large intestine) that is when it gives some people troubles.  The colon's function is to reabsorb water from whatever is passing through it, so the colon asbsorbs all the water out of that chalky substance, leaving almost a concrete behind.  You need to drink plenty of water and take a mild laxative.  If this pain last more than one day see your doctor.  A minor risk of barium is bowel impaction, which is when the bowel is completely blocked up, this is dangerous as the bowel can become anoxic and potentially portions of bowel can die, the circulation is cut off.  There is very low probability of this, but nonetheless it is possible.    But like I said, plenty of fluids and mild laxatives, seek medical attention if it persists!
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In the Hospital, We use the B.R.A.T. diet.\n\nB.R.A.T. is an acronym, which stands for:\nBananas,Rice,Applesauce and Toast.\nThese foods work well for controlling diarrhea because they are low in fiber and digestive residue.\n\n\n\n\nI would suggest you go to a Board Certified Gastroenterologist to determine the cause.
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It's slowly killing them. It can cause a loss of electrolytes that can cause heart failure or brain damage, it will certainly cause a dependency on laxatives. BAD IDEA.
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What you said are all proteins and get absorbed completely. For passing motions you must  have fibre in the diet like (high residue diet): Plenty of brown bread, butter, whole fresh fruits, salads, vegetables  specially leafy one, and take at least 4 pints of fluids daily.   If necessary use laxatives. \nDevelop a bowel habit:Regular period of evacuation  each morning .  As far as possible avoid drugs like codeine.
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I have had to give this to my son once....it started to work within an hour.....but lasted pretty much the whole next day. He had to miss school.....it's kind of like a whole body flush!!\n\nAfter you are all cleared out, try adding a little more fiber to the diet.....it should help keep you away from laxatives in the future.
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You want to make sure you're drinking loads of water, getting enough fiber (vegetables and fruit, whole meal bread).  And for an immediate visit to the bathroom, I'd pick up some laxatives from your local drugstore, there's over-the-counter stuff available.  If none of this helps go see a doctor immediately. Hope that helps.
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Have you tried Xango it is Hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic effect) and\n Anti-diarrheal
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FIBER PILLS ARE SAFER.DONT TAKE LAXATIVES REGULARLY.IT WILL MESS UP YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. FOR CONSTIPATION AND OR SAFE HERBAL WEIGHT LOSS TRY LACI LE'BEAU SUPER DIETERS TEA. A LITTLE OF THIS GOES A LONG WAY .YOU WILL HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH COMPACTION.I GUARANTEEEEE THIS PRODUCT.ITS ABOUT 3 OR 4 BUCKS AT WAL MART ON THE TEA ISLE.MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.THIS WILL WORK BETTER THAN FIBER,LAXATIVE,ENEMAS OR CASTOR OIL WHATEVER.CHECK IT OUT TODAY.
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First the important thing is to talk to your doctor.\n\nNext, don't take laxatives because your intestines (smooth involuntary muscle) will learn to rely on them.\n\nIt is important to increase your fiber intake - soluble and insoluble.  Soluble fiber (like the white/yellow part of an apple) makes your stool soft, and insoluble fiber (the apple peel) irritates the intestines and stimulates movement (peristalsis).\n\nThere are fiber supplements - if you intend to use those be certain to take enough water, otherwise that too can contribute to an obstruction.  There are bran cereals that are easy to eat - for example all bran has half a day's fiber in 1/3 cup of cereal.  Sprinkle that on a salad instead of bacon bits, mix it into muffins for extra fiber...etc.  Increase your intake of vegetables too.\n\nYou could end up with a nasty bout of diverticulosis which may also land you in surgery, and you only have so much bowel that can be removed.  You could also end up with a colostomy bag.  \n\nBest of luck to you.
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Nuts can be part of the cause to the constipation. so i've heard. Laxatives dont ever work for me either.  I've takin like 4 before at the same time and it still didnt work... try to cut down on something that might be making the constipation happen.
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Are you that constipated? If so then you need to see your MD. If you are using them for weight loss, you face your body becomming dependant on laxatives to induce a BM. In other words, you may find yourself HAVING to take a laxative to go to the bathroom. Again, I would suggest a trip to your MD. Best Wishes :)
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the preparation you dread can be done several ways.  GoLytely is a standard salt solution and a typical prep.  It cleans your colon out by stimulating diarrhea and you can expect 15-20 bowel movements as you finish the gallon jug of GoLytely.  Towards the end, your bm is clear fluid, and you're done and ready.  Other preps are are magnesium citrate or fleet's phosphosoda... they essentially do the same thing with lower volume required to drink.  Finally, some people experience nausea as they are trying to drink all this and so an antiemetic is somtimes prescribed (eg reglan).  Be sure to not skimp on the prep, as if the gastroenterologist cannot see the sidewalls of your colon, you'll have to repeat the whole process.  Hope it goes well.