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Enema and laxatives are designed to treat constipation. Constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. It is defined as when a person passes less than three bowel movements a week or has difficult bowel movements. It happens most often due to changes in diet or routine, or due to inadequate intake of fiber. However, how often you “go” varies widely from person to person. Some people have bowel movements several times a day while others have them only one to two times a week. Whatever your bowel movement pattern is, it’s unique and normal for you – as long as you don’t stray too far from your pattern. Read Also :  Difference Between Suppository And Pessary Laxatives Laxatives are a type of medicine that can treat constipation. There are 4 main types of laxatives (1) Bulk-forming laxatives work by increasing the "bulk" or weight of poo, which in turn stimulates your bowel (2) Osmotic laxatives draw water from the rest of the ...

Suppository are not the only medication introduce into body cavity. Another is enema. However, we will see the difference between suppository and enema. But before then, let us take a look at what suppository and enema is. Suppository A suppository medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts to release the drug substance also known as the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). They are used to treat a variety of conditions. Enema An enema is a procedure used for clearing the bowel and colon of fecal matter. This procedure introduces liquid, usually water, and sodium bicarbonate or sodium phosphate, by means of a bulb or bag, into the anus and thus to the bowel and colon. This tends to stimulate the bowel to release fecal matter. Some enemas still contain mineral oil, but this is not preferred by most people. Read Also :  Difference Between Suppository And Pessary The procedure can also include...