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:
MAGNESIUM SALT (mag NEE zee um sawlt) is a dietary supplement. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of magnesium in the body. This supplement may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. Similar Brand Name Drugs: Magtrate: Oral tablet (29.25mg). CVS/pharmacy Patient Statistics for Magnesium Gluconate: Oral tablet(500mg).