- Bulk forming laxatives will increase the volume of feces and some contain substances that absorb water well. The stools are soft and can be easily taken off. Quite safe But be careful
- Osmotic Laxatives will absorb more water back into the large intestine. Causing the stools to not dry and become hard to remove
- Lubricant is a drug that helps to increase the smoothness of the intestines. The feces then move more easily
- Suppositories and feces catheterization (Suppositories / Enemas) suppositories help to soften feces and increase bowel movements for excretion.
- Stool Softeners are drugs that help soften the stools so it is easier to move through the intestines.
However, occasional constipation may not be of great concern. Therefore may not need to be diagnosed by everyone Because it is a common symptom that occurs in daily life Except constipation that occurs without changing eating habits Daily use or medication is more severe than before, although the initial symptoms by taking laxatives do not disappear. Which frequent use of laxatives will negatively affect the body Having a family history of colon cancer or inflammatory diseases in the digestive system (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), including other abnormal symptoms such as bloody bloody weight loss or chronic constipation for more than 3 weeks should go to the doctor to find the cause and the correct solution