Harmful consequences of laxative abuse

Harmful consequences of laxative abuse

In this Article, I will discuss the most common consequences of Laxative abuse.

Mineral and electrolyte imbalances: phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and sodium are Electrolytes and minerals that are present in specific amounts and are necessary for the proper functioning of the body's nerves and muscles, especially the heart and colon. Changes to this balance can result in the improper functioning of vital organs.

Severe dehydration may cause kidney damage, feelings of weakness, blurred vision, and fainting; resulting in a person requiring medical treatment and the most extreme case Death.

Dependency on Laxatives: can result in the body requiring the use of laxatives in order to produce bowel movements.

Damage to Internal organs can include stretched or “lazy” colon, infection of the colon, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and possibly liver damage. The risk of laxative abuse can also contribute to a increased chance of colon cancer.


As you can see the results of laxative abuse can vary from  mild issues to possibly death, if you are going to partake in the use of laxatives, be responsible and ensure you drink plenty of water. If you are experiencing any of these side effects while using laxatives, quit taking them right away and contact a doctor. A few pounds is not worth causing lifelong or fatal results.

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Jennifer Taylor

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Laxatives for weight loss

The laxative diet is supposedly one of the fastest ways of losing weight.

 Laxatives are usually over the counter medications to cure constipation and speed up bowel movement.

Though not the prescribed purpose they are also used as a method for weight loss.When abused laxatives can result in the weaking of the bowels.

How does the Laxative Diet Work

The laxative diet is usually used by atlhletes, and people who suffering from eating disorders and can be classified as laxative abuse, such as bulimia believing that they will excrete the food they ate quickly and not gain weight.

Besides popping pills people will also drink Herbal teas often referred to as Laxative Teas containing any of the following herbs:

cascara
blackthorn
aloe
rhubarb roots
senna roots
castor oil
prunes
acai berries

Sometimes herbal tea and laxative diet pills are combined for increased results and quick weight loss.

Harmful Effects of the Diet

Constantly consuming laxatives is perhaps the worst thing to do to your body and can result in the following side effects:

• Due to constant excretion of water, your body bloats up again, within 48 hours, due to your body's natural response to retain water.
• Weak and exhaustion
• Nausea
• Vomiting,
• Bloody stool
• Stomach cramps
• Electrolyte disorder
• Weakening of bones or osteomalacia
• Chronic constipation.
• Vitamin deficiency.

In some cases, this diet has proven fatal, especially among people who suffer from eating disorders.
If you still want to give this diet a try be sure to consult your doctor or a dietitian
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Sincerely,

Jennifer Taylor
www.loseweightwithlaxatives.info