Symbolic proportion is when you use another item to explain what something is to someone. For example, you might tell someone an old Nintendo game looked like an 8-track tape.
Mineral oil is used to treat constipation. It is known as a lubricant laxative. It works by keeping water in the stool and intestines. This helps to soften the stool and also makes it easier for stool to pass through the intestines.
Doctor recommended treatments: 1  Mineral oil: Do not use this without your doctorâs recommendation. Your doctor may recommend using it if you recently had surgery and should not strain for a bowel movement. 2  Enema: This is a liquid medicine. It is inserted into your anus to help with constipation. 3  Prescription medicine.