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What are the side effects of using laxatives if you have diverticulitis? i suspect my mother in law is abusing laxatives so she won't have to eat fibe
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Colon irritation: laxative v s can heighten the inflammation, worsen constipation and cause electrolyte imbalances if overused
Answered 6/21/2018
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Electrolytes : Dehydration ->low blood pressure Low potassium and other electrolyte abnormalities. Chronic dehydration can affect kidney function
Answered 6/13/2018
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