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laxative regimen

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laxative regimen,
a diet that ensures an adequate intake of high-fiber bulk foods, including fruits and vegetables, to avoid chronic constipation. The regimen is supplemented with fluids and physical exercise.


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Referral to a gastroenterologist often follows a normal work-up (as described above), failure to respond to lifestyle changes and a laxative regimen.
The patients in the trial had not had a bowel movement for at least 48 hours prior to treatment, despite being on a stable laxative regimen for at least 3 days.
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