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DEAR DR. MONA: I am troubled by constipation which does not seem to be relieved except with a laxative.

How long was it before you guys had a bm after a c-sec? It's been a little over 4 days for me and no bm.

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Editor's Choice Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome Article Date: 20 May 2009 - 15:00 PDT The English word "laxative" comes from Old French laxative , which came from the Latin laxatus .

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Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with caution Laxatives can help relieve and prevent constipation.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Is it important to have a bowel movement on a daily basis? A gastroenterologist told me that it is an old wives' tale that you must have a daily bowel movement.

My son has been having about 6-8 poops a day.He is 1 year's old and has a very bad diaper rash.We change him as soon as he poops so he's not sitting in it.He also has a runny nose and very dry cheeks.We started him on milk in January so I don't think it's a milk allergy.He's been like this for about 2 weeks and before that he was EXTREMELY ...

I've been struggling so BAD with constipation. Like not just a little here and there, full on.

Okay I am being induced next Wed. and I know it is common to "poop" on the table, but I don't want too! LOL .

Q: I have hemorrhoids that are very uncomfortable. What can I do to treat them and prevent the flare ups? J.C. Ocala, Florida A: Hemorrhoids are blood vessels that have become abnormally enlarged and swollen around the area of the rectum.

I am due on Monday and within the last week have become constipated. My doc has me on iron supplements which doesn't help.

Dear Pharmacist, I have hemorrhoids that are very uncomfortable. What can I do to treat them and prevent the flare ups? - J.C. Ocala, Fla.

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I am sure this is TMI but I am so constipated it is horrible. I don't want to eat or drink or move.

Only your own body knows for sure but sometimes it does need a little help to have them.

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Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is characterized by wheezing, constriction and inflammation of the lungs.A Asthma is a chronic disorder that often responds to an allergy, cold air, exercise or illness.A ...

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