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...tle or no physical activity for a long time, changes in diet, or untreated constipation.  ...ry, heart, or breathing problems {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

...through the digestive tract. They are commonly used to treat and prevent [[constipation]]. ...agement of chronic constipation and to counteract the constipating effects of certain medications such as [[opioids]].

...ical examinations or surgical procedures. They work by increasing the bulk of the stool, softening it, or hastening its passage through the intestines. === Types of Purgatives ===

...between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs, containing most of the digestive and urinary systems along with some reproductive organs * [[Abortion]] - termination of a pregnancy; can occur because of natural causes (called a miscarriage) or be a medical intervention