Bulk-forming laxatives, stool softeners, or mineral oil preferred in conditions in which straining at defecation should be avoided (e.g., MI, vascular diseases, diseases of the anus or rectum, hernias, recent rectal surgery).b. Treatment of constipation that occurs following prolonged bed rest or hospitalization.b i.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Degenerative disease is the result of a continuous process based on degenerative cell changes, affecting tissues or organs, which will increasingly deteriorate over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habits. Degenerative diseases are often contrasted with infectious diseases.
Neurodegenerative Diseases Program Description. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people worldwide, and Alzheimerâs disease and Parkinsonâs disease are the most common types. More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimerâs disease, and at least 500,000 Americans live with Parkinson's disease, although some estimates are much higher.