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Can laxative abuse cause gastroparesis thanx?

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No: Abuse of medications is not healthy, and laxative abuse can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, potential colon damage, etc. But gastroparesis does not come from laxative use.

Answered 1/7/2014

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