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Individuals may experience constipation as a result of immobility, leg weakness, changes in diet (less fiber), or a decrease in drinking fluids. Constipation is defined not only by how frequently you move your bowels, but also by whether the stools are hard, dry or difficult to pass.
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What we've learned
Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Constipation
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docusate | 33 | 100% |  |
| Miralax | 22 | 67% | |
| Senna | 14 | 42% | |
| Stool Softener | 12 | 36% | |
| Fiber | 10 | 30% | |
| Benefiber | 7 | 21% | |
| Lactulose | 5 | 15% | |
| Magnesium Citrate | 5 | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 4 | 12% | |
| Metamucil | 4 | 12% | |
| Movicol | 4 | 12% | |
| Bisacodyl | 3 | 9% | |
| Glycerine suppositories | 3 | 9% | |
| Milk of Magnesia | 3 | 9% | |
| Aloe Vera | 2 | 6% | |
| Enzyme Supplements | 2 | 6% | |
| Flaxseed | 2 | 6% | |
| Glycolax | 2 | 6% | |
| Milk Thistle | 2 | 6% | |
| Prune Juice | 2 | 6% | |
| Acidophilus | 1 | 3% | |
| CoQ10 | 1 | 3% | |
| Colon cleansing | 1 | 3% | |
| Dannon Activia | 1 | 3% | |
| Domperidone | 1 | 3% | |
| Enemas | 1 | 3% | |
| FiberCon | 1 | 3% | |
| Flumil | 1 | 3% | |
| HTP5 | 1 | 3% | |
| Hydrocortisone Suppositories | 1 | 3% | |
| Juice, fresh veg and fruit | 1 | 3% | |
| Magnesium Carbonate | 1 | 3% | |
| Metoclopramide | 1 | 3% | |
| Nutritional supplements | 1 | 3% | |
| Prunes | 1 | 3% | |
| Ropinirole | 1 | 3% | |
| Sorbitol | 1 | 3% | |
| Vitamin B Complex | 1 | 3% | |
| Vitamin C Slow Release | 1 | 3% | |
| Water water and more water | 1 | 3% | |
| Yogurt | 1 | 3% | |
| motilium | 1 | 3% | |
| rectal prolapse | 1 | 3% | |