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Extended use of laxatives makes the bowel muscles weak and flabby. You should only use them for a short time. Instead, eat 2 or 3 servings of fresh fruit per day along with fresh vegetables.
When you arise in the morning, drink 2 glasses of water, and drink water all day. You can take 500-1000mg of vitamin C per day to help loosen things up.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoLaxatives should not be taken for more than a week. If you are having trouble using the bathroom still, consult your physician.
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∙ 14y agoThat's not really possible. Laxatives do damage - even if it is just minor - every time you take them.
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∙ 15y agohow long can u take a laxative
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Are laxatives effective for weight loss?
Laxatives are not effective for weight loss, if anything it will harm you. It is not safe to use laxatives, you should use a diet or exercise and also see a doctor.
Can laxatives cause miscarriage if you are one week pregnant?
You can safely use mild laxatives when pregnant.
What if your poo was stuck?
Use laxatives
If a laxative is taken and not needed is it dangerous?
Yes. Frequent use of laxatives will prevent the body from absorbing the nutrients it needs, and can lead to long-term gastrointestinal problems. Use of laxatives for other than short-term needs can be indicative of emotional issues that need attention from a mental health professional.
How safe are laxatives?
Short-term use of laxatives is generally safe except in cases of appendicitis, fecal impaction, or intestinal obstruction.
What are dangerous products that people can use to lose weight?
Laxatives.
Can your body become addicted to using laxatives for weight loss?
Frequent use of laxatives in use for weight loss may become addictive. The body and mind may become dependent upon the laxatives to produce bowel motility. More damaging, may be the results of laxative overuse, such as malnutrition, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. It is best to only use laxatives for occasional treatment of constipation and not as a weight loss method.
Can you get addicted to laxatives?
Laxatives can be addictive, however, not in the same way as a narcotic drug or cigarettes. The more you use laxatives the more your bowel movements will become dependent on them. A bottle may recommend taking only 2 tablets. However, after prolonged use, you will have to take more for them to work. Fairly soon you will be taking handfuls and up to a few bottles of laxatives in order to have a bowel movement. With prolonged use you will become completely dependent on laxatives in order to have a bowel movement, and you can cause yourself to become constipated permanently.
How do laxatives cause weight loss?
Laxatives do not cause constipation, they are used to relieve constipation. There are different classes of laxatives - bulk laxatives, cathartics, stool softeners, etc. - and they each have a different mechanism of action.
Can a pregnant woman use laxatives?
The stimulant laxatives should not be used by the pregnant women, specially in first and last trimester. Bulk laxatives are safe to be used during the pregnancy. The Isabgol is very safe during the pregnancy and other wise.
Is Co-60 used in cancer treatment?
No its use to make laxatives
Are vegetable laxatives safer than stimulant laxatives?
Vegetable based laxatives are not necessarily safer than stimulant laxatives. It depends on the type of vegetable/ plants, the health condition of your intestines, and how long you plan on using the laxatives. Vegetable based laxatives can be fiber and bulk forming laxatives, which works by absorbing the water in the colon, increasing the volume of the stool, which increases peristaltic movement of large intestine. The side effects of this kind of laxative is the decrease of intestinal absorption of many drugs (ex. coumarin), some people can be allergic to plant gums, and others can have flatulence and borborygmi. Yet another type of vegetable based laxatives are stimulant laxatives. These include the plans senna, cascara, rhubarb and aloe. These laxatives work by promoting accumulation of water and electrolyte in intestine. They are highly irritating to intestinal wall. Bisacodyl (Ducolax) is another type of stimulant laxative. They stimulate the intestinal muscle to contract, and are available by mouth or as a suppository. Bisacodyl may cause impaired sodium absorption, damage to myenteric plexus, cause abdominal cramps, electrolyte and acid-base disorder, and atonic colon. They are NOT recommended for chronic use, even short term use can have more toxicity than osmotic laxatives.
