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laxative abuse |
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laxative abuse GI tract A phenomenon often accompanied by factitious diarrhea found in ± 4% of new Pts seen by gastroenterologists and up to 20% of those evaluated in a tertiary referral center Clinical Finger clubbing, skin
hyperpigmentation, colonic inflammation, steatorrhea, osteomalacia, protein-losing enteropathy, nephropathy, melanosis coli–sigmoidoscopy, ahaustral right colon–barium enema Lab ↓ K+, ↑ uric acid, kidney stones; ↓ stool
osmolality–eg, < 250 mOsm/kg, ↑ stool sulfate, phosphate How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Dear Anonymous: According to the National Eating Disorders Association, laxative abuse can result in health complications and life-threatening risks, and the idea that it is effective for weight control is a myth. Laxative abuse may also lead to low blood potassium and long term chronic ill-health. Long term laxative abuse can lead to poor colon function and, consequently, the inability to have a bowel movement without a laxative (constipation). |
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