Long term laxative abuse

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Asked for Male, 23 Years

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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Dr. Arpit Bansal Bariatric Surgeon 14 yrs exp Allahabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arpit Bansal

Bariatric Surgeon 14 yrs exp Allahabad

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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

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