Constipation

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Do Laxatives Help?

There are two types of laxatives: stimulants (chemical) and saline (liquid or salt). They occasionally help temporary constipation.  However, chronic use of laxatives, especially stimulant laxatives is discouraged because the bowel becomes dependent upon them. Bowel regularity should occur without laxatives. An occasional enema is preferable over the chronic use of laxatives.
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