Question 1

any bad senna side effects?

Accepted Answer

Chronic laxative use: "irritant" purgatives cause: melanosis coli (reversible pigmenting of colon lining) which is often seen with chronic senna use, cathartic colon ("floppy" colon with limited muscle tone), & soap or chemical colitis (acute inflammation within hours of "cleansing" enema).  See my earlier healthtap answers regarding the longterm systemic consequences of chronic laxative use / overuse.

Question 2

senokot (senna) side effects, how long do they last for?

Accepted Answer

Beware side effects: "Irritant" purgatives cause: melanosis coli (reversible pigmenting of colon lining) which is often seen with chronic senna use, cathartic colon ("floppy" colon with limited muscle tone), &amp; soap or chemical colitis (acute inflammation within hours of "cleansing" enema).  See my earlier healthtap answers regarding the longterm systemic consequences of chronic laxative use / overuse.

Question 3

what is the side effects on senna laxative?

Accepted Answer

Senna laxative: is FDA nonprescription. Most common side effects are stomach discomfort, cramps, and diarrhea.

Question 4

has anyone ever had adverse side effects after taking a tea w/ senna?

Accepted Answer

Senna: As a laxative & used occasionally, it seems safe. If abused or in excess, it can lead to liver & kidney problems.

Question 5

side effects of senna "natural" treatment?

Accepted Answer

Adiction: And 'lazy bowel" as well as causing melanosis coli or black pigmentation of the colon lining, making colonoscopy near impossible if not difficult and potential for missing lesions of the colon when doing a colonoscopy.

Question 6

my mum is in agony the lower right side  but still no poo it comes as sharp pains now and again . i tried giving senna  last night to help her go?

Accepted Answer

To ER or doctor: You should take your mother to er or her  doctor immediately . All  these are signs of intestinal obstruction ,  could be due to any reason from adhesions to malignancy or some thing else  and she needs immediate care.

Question 7

has anyone ever had adverse effects after taking a tea containing senna?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common are abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

Question 8

whats the use of senna pods?

Accepted Answer

Laxative: Helps your bowels move - it irritates them.

Question 9

is senna leaf tea safe?

Accepted Answer

Laxative Tea: Senna tea should not be used by pregnant women. It should not be used longer than 7 days.  Prolonged used may cause liver problems.

Question 10

will i lose weight on senna?

Accepted Answer

Laxative?: Senna is a laxative.
Never a good idea to use laxatives to try and lose weight. Your gastrointestinal track will be very sick and unhappy if you keep whipping it with laxatives. It's not natural and healthy.

To lose weight, start with calorie counting, and reducing it to a healthy level while combining exercise and improve fitness. 

There's no quick fix for proper weight loss (such as laxatives).

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