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Can I take laxative daily
Can I take laxative regularly. Is it ok? What are the long term side effects? .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
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You will need evaluation of constipation .
Taking laxatives can lead to problems, it varies with the different types of laxatives .
Kindly specify which laxative you are taking .
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Eat fibrous food and vegetables for better bowel movements.
Long term laxatives will cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalances which causes seizures , heart rhythm changes, weakness, diarrhoea , constipation , etc
Regular healthy food habits and movement (like walking, exercise) lead to healthy gut movement and health.
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Add carrots , cucumbers , guavas etc to diet.
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Dr. G. Akshay Vivek
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
What do you want to take the laxative daily for?
Is it a psychological thing that you can't go to washroom without taking laxative?
It needs to be evaluated.
But one advice, kindly don't take laxative daily, it becomes a bad habit and spoils your gut.
It might cause intestinal movement issues jn future.
So yea, stop it, and consult me for further evaluation.
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Meerut
Take more fibre diet and supplements.
It will help in Constipation .
Then you'll need not take laxatives regularly.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Proper diet and regular exercise
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as above as query about laxative .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Konica gupta
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Until and unless required
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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