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2. How to Prevent and Treat Hemorrhoids, According to Doctors - AOL

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   Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX), an osmotic laxative, and senna, a stimulant laxative, are other medications doctors may recommend. Talk to your doctor about which of these—if any—is the best ...

3. How to Make Yourself Poop When You Need Fast ... - AOL

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   Stool softeners can come in capsule, tablet, liquid, or syrup form, and they work by softening your poop to make it easier to pass through. While they can do the trick, Dr. Bedford recommends ...

4. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Stool softener laxatives: Colace ... A healthcare provider can help patients understand if weight loss is a good idea for them and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. ... For the best results ...

5. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Emollient laxatives, also known as stool softeners, are anionic surfactants that enable additional water and fats to be incorporated in the stool, making movement through the bowels easier. Properties. Site of action: small and large intestines; Onset of action: 12–72 hours; Examples: Docusate (Colace, Diocto), Gibs-Eze [3]

6. Polycarbophil calcium - Wikipedia

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   It is used as stool stabilizer to treat constipation, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Bulk laxatives absorb liquid in the intestines and swell to form a soft bulky stool. The bulky mass stimulates the intestinal muscles, speeding stool transit time through the colon. Results usually occur within 12 to 72 hours.

7. Rubber band ligation - Wikipedia

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   A stool softener such as Surfak is recommended once a day for about 3 days. Stool softeners are available over the counter at any drug store. Patient should avoid straining to have a bowel movement. If patient does not succeed at first, he/she should try getting in a warm bath for about 10 minutes.