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.
Only certain situations and reasons for leave are covered by the FMLA. 1  Leave for the employeeâs own serious health condition. Not every medical ailment is covered; see Serious Health Conditions Under the FMLA.  Leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Leave is also available to take care of a family member whose health condition qualifies under the FMLA, but an employee may take time off to care for only a parent, spouse, or child under this provision.