In general, a laxative is any medication that will cause a person to have a bowel movement. 1  Laxatives vary widely both in their form and in their effectiveness. Laxatives that are used before a colonoscopy, for example, are going to work quicker and with more vigor than ones that are used for a case of occasional constipation.
- Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor. Serious Health Condition. For purposes of FMLA, serious health condition means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care or continuing treatment by a health care provider.
Does My Close Family Member, Infant or Child Have a Serious Health Condition Under FMLA? What is a Serious Health Condition Under FMLA? FMLA leave qualification issues seldom arise when the injury or illness at issue involves a serious personal injury such as one suffered in a car accident or a serious event that results in an observable wound or injury, or an in-patient stay at a hospital lasting more than a day.