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Is long-term use of laxatives harmful?

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Question #52135

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Is long-term use of laxatives harmful? - #52135

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For regular use of laxative (kayam) tab; is there any health problematic? The said tablet I have been using it for a long time

How long have you been using the laxative?:

- 6 months to 1 year

What symptoms do you experience if you miss a dose?:

- Severe constipation

Have you made any dietary changes recently?:

- Yes, decreased fiber intake

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Dr. Mali Shruti Yuvraj

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

It’s not harmful, but your gut becomes dependent on the medicine. After sometime it also looses it becomes habituated and may not work also.
Better reduce its use and try with different Panchkarma like virechana and basti.
Along with diet modification.

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