Stool softeners, also known as emollient laxatives, are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to soften hard stools. While other types of laxatives stimulate the digestive tract or draw water ...

a board-certified oncology dietitian at City of Hope Orange County in Irvine California. Over the counter laxatives and stool softeners can relieve constipation. Foods high in fiber and water like ...

Stay hydrated, exercise regularly, eat more fiber, and try a stool softener for some relief ... an OB-GYN at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. It's mostly harmless to the parent as ...