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Dr.       Ramesh Kumar MD

Hello, I’m a 55 year old male. I had gallbladder removed Sept. I3th. I’ve had constipation ever since. What is the safest and best laxitive/ stool softener for long term use. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

Is senna fruit a stool softener? If not, can I take a stool softener with Senna fruit? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Prasad MD

I m the fulltime caretaker of my 101 year old mother. I give her a stool softener (Docusate Sodium ... softener once a day. As it began to work, I put more days in between each application. I also give her 1... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti MD

how about prunes as a stool softener ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Ronald Schubert MD

Can I take stool softener and pepto bismol ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ronald Schubert ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Dr. Vasudha MD

the point it makes her cry when she tries to have a bowel movement. im wondering what the best natural stool softener, laxative is or what OTC medicine I could get her ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dr. Vasudha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

you have other suggestions? How about prune juice? I think a stool softener, not just a laxative, would be best. I am an aged physician myself, but this is not my specialty. Many thanks! ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

My Pain Management Doctor suggested I start taking Senna stool softener to help with the ... though I should be able to take this all natural stool softener every day without a problem. Did I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

After having done 2 Fleet enemas yesterday and drinking 10 oz of magnesium citrate, I got almost no relief.I took a stool softener as well. All per doctor s orders. This morning I took another stool softener ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr.  Parth MD

taken care of diet..am taking stool softener so for how long can I take it.?Prolonged use of ointment n stool softener will cause any harm?? approximately how long wil it take to heal? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Parth ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)