Nov 30 2008
Laxatives for Adults
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A lot of people experience constipation especially the adults. It is a frequency of defecation of less than three times a week is a criteria for defining constipation. It is increasing because of modern food processing, lack of fluid intake and poor diet. It adversely affects the quality of life of the sufferer and accounts for a significant proportion of laxative drugs. It has been found to be prevalent in those who take little exercise or inactive. A number of different interventions have been used to treat constipation. Some of these treatments may act by increasing dietary fibre, while others have a stimulant action. Laxatives are the most commonly prescribed pharmacological interventions. It has four main types which fits a patient best will be prescribed by a doctor.