Can it give you IBS type symptoms?
2006-07-31 01:53:10 · 17 answers · asked by lucyt20 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Long term laxative use can damage the colon. With damage from long term laxative abuse, the colon may fail to function
entirely. This is laxative dependency. With prolonged use of laxatives a number of serious problems may arise such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances, damage to other organs, and syndromes resembling colitis. Do not quit taking cold turkey, come off of them slowly or face major health risks.
2006-07-31 01:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by complex_bear 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Long term laxative abuse effects all muscles and organs since you are depriving the body of proper nutrients. Yes over use will give you symptoms of IBS. You need to see a doctor ASAP.
2006-07-31 08:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by M T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When using laxatives, youse stomach musles are note being used and your stool literally becomes liquid, thus no need to use your stomach musles as much.
When abusing laxatives over a long period of time, eventually, your stomach musles will become lazy and will have a hard time doing the "do" on its own, something that should come naturally, which in the long run, can lead to other health problems.
Remember, anything done in excess is mostly harmfull.... not matter how innocent it is.....
2006-07-31 09:01:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jojo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are constantly taking laxatives you seriously need to seek some help. the long term effects can be pretty horrific (they can cause major prolapses), so yes i think that if you're starting to get stomach problems then this is a sign that you are seriously damaging yourself, please talk to somebody about it. there's help out there!!
2006-07-31 09:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eventually your bowel will not be able to work properly if you abuse laxatives and you will always need them to be able to go to the loo
2006-07-31 08:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by citta_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily.
Is this a prescription? If so go to your doctor. If you are taking this by yourself this could be as sign of abuse, so you may have to stop.
In any case you may do well to consult someone...
2006-07-31 08:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by the beleiver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will lose so many nutrients from your body too quickly it will affect your whole being. Eat fruit and fibre and curry...forget laxatives
2006-07-31 08:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by reggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes plus osteoporosis, kidney and liver failure...not nice
If you have an eating disorder, the sooner you seek help the better off you will be
2006-07-31 08:59:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CONSTIPATION - when you stop using them.
Also - electrolyte imbalances such as low potassium which can affect the way your nerves and heart function.
see a doctor!
2006-07-31 08:57:14 · answer #9 · answered by Nadira V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i believe you can. the body forgets how to function correctly and constipation can then become a problem
2006-07-31 08:56:48 · answer #10 · answered by doodlepol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋