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Long term laxative abuse

2022-05-21 17:47:19
First due to piles(already done surgical treatment) then to recover from surgery I have been using various kind of laxative for last 9-10 months.But now it is difficult to pass stool without them.How to understand I have developed dependency and what are the treatment options.Kindly help please
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You have to slowly wean them off and increase a lot of Fluids and Fibre ( Salad , Fruits) in your diet That is the only Treatment option

Answered2022-05-22 01:13:50

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