Can laxatives cause bloody stool? i'm currently recovering from bulimia nervosa (binge-purge type) and while i haven't purged in nearly 2 weeks, i took several laxatives last night and just noticed some blood in my stool. it isn't much, it's just there ar

I : I certainly won’t tell you not to worry. Your addiction to laxatives could lead to significant health problems. Stimulant laxative abuse can lead to blood in stool. When this keeps occurring you can develop anemia. Just so you know, possible effects of withdrawal from laxatives can include feeling bloated, retaining fluid, constipation and weight gain. These are temporary symptoms you need to be drinking 8 -8 ounce glasses of water per day. Avoid caffeinated beverages. No diuretics & no laxatives (unless directed by your doctor).

Agree with Dr. F: If you are engaging in this behavior for weight control, it may help you to join a support group like weight watchers.