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Suffering With Myasthenia Gravis, Used Mineral Oil As Laxative. Losing Control On Bowels. How To Gain Control ?
I have an elderly relative who has Myasthenia Gravis . He has used mineral oil as a laxative for years, and I believe is currently losing control of his bowels. I think it is due to the mineral oil weakening his peristalsis . He claims the MG has weakened his bowels. If he has weakened his system with the mineral oil, is it possible for him to regain bowel control?
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
Hi,
The oil has nothing to do for it, it is because of MS, he/she must see her treating physician at once to refer him/her to gastroentrologist for more investigation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman,
Internal Medicine Specialist
The oil has nothing to do for it, it is because of MS, he/she must see her treating physician at once to refer him/her to gastroentrologist for more investigation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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