There are many causes of constipation, for example, medications; poor bowel habits; low fiber diets; possibly abuse of laxatives; hormonal disorders; diseases primarily of other parts of the body that also affect the colon; and high levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy.
mg: Abbreviation for milligram, a unit of measurement of mass in the metric system equal to a thousandth of a gram. A gram is equal to the mass of one milliliter, one thousandth of a liter, of water at 4 degrees C. MG (in capital letters) is the abbreviation for the disease myasthenia gravis. Search MedTerms:
Chronic pain sufferers use MS Contin, an opiate painkiller that is the time-released formula of morphine. MS Contin is the brand name for morphine sulfate, marketed by Purdue Pharma. Tablet and liquid formulas are available in the following doses: 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg.S Contin is considered the âcousinâ to OxyContin, also a powerful narcotic used to treat pain. A warning from the manufacturer says MS Contin has the potential for misuse, abuse, diversion and dependence.