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Does chronic laxative use lead to bacteria imbalance in the gut??
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NO: Usually this is due to ANTIBIOTIC usage....and is temporary! (There is however a "condition" which recent studies has been associated with bacterial imbalance and that is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Hope this helps DR Z
Answered 11/5/2016
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