Osmotic laxatives such as lactitol (Pizensy), lactulose (Kristalose), magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), polyethylene glycol (Miralax), and Sorbitol help fluids move through your intestines. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor before taking osmotics because they can cause electrolyte imbalances...
The pediatrician put him on a laxative called Miralax for the constipation- he said my child could stay on it indefinetely. The family went Gluten-Free for celiac diagnosis of mom & sister. No change for my boy. Then we went on the SCD and he now is off the medication, has type 4'...
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have: kidney disease; heart disease; dehydrationor an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low levels of calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorous, or magnesium in your blood); ...
Generally speaking, bowel prep is safe and poses little risk to your health. Common symptoms include:7 Rectal pain Abdominal cramping An uncomfortable feeling of fullness Bowel leakage Nausea or vomiting Sudden cold sweat In very rare instances, the polyethylene glycol in MiraLAX can causeacute kidne...
What Is Resistant Starch? Resistant starch is a type of starch that is not digested in the stomach or small intestine, reaching the colon intact. Thus, it “resists” digestion. This explains why we do not see spikes in either blood glucose or insulin after eating RS, and why we do not...
the colon. The result is softening of it. The most common hyperosmolar products arelactulose(for example, Kristalose),sorbitol, andpolyethylene glycol(for example,MiraLax). Some are available by prescription only. These products are safe for long-term use and are associated with few side ...
Note:Never use peppermint oil internally or near the face of those under age 6. Some people say it’s not safe to use peppermint oil externally either under age 6, but my essential oil book does not use that caution. My then 4 year old had no problems whatsoever when I used it dilute...
and that he wanted to perform an endoscopy. I had the scope, during which he examined my esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (initial part of intestines). After the procedure, he said everything inside me looks normal and healthy, and that the only thing it could be is IBS or dyspepsia. ...
The silent, invisible threat of a virus is like no other. Or perhaps it’s actually a little like IBS – no visible signs to anyone else, and silent because this is a secretive affliction. So, maybe we should understand it better than others – that a th
Family Dollar recently recalled over 400 products that weren't properly stored, including medicine and personal care items. Here is the FDA's full list of recalled items.