I have had constipation for a long time and found out from colonoscopy that I had a twisted and "redundant colon" which means it is longer than normal and loops upon itself. My doctor gave me prescription Enulose(Lactulose) which is a synthesized form of the sugars Fructose and Galactose which draws water into the colon thereby softening the stool. Now I have a normal bowel movement everyday, no...
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kg46 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/6/2008
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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I have had constipation for a long time and found out from colonoscopy that I had a twisted and "redundant colon" which means it is longer than normal and loops upon itself. My doctor gave me prescription Enulose(Lactulose) which is a synthesized form of the sugars Fructose and Galactose which draws water into the colon thereby softening the stool. Now I have a normal bowel movement everyday, no cramping, no urgency, etc. I recommend it
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Luie | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/15/2008
Condition: Other
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/14/2008
Condition: High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood
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101 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/2/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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