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A member asked:

Horrible stomach pains and a constant lack of appetite. could it be because of the laxatives i'm taking?

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Could be: So wait till the effect of laxatives wears of, till then make sure you drink liquids.And then start with bland diet and increase if it persists see your doctor.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/4/2013

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