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I take laxatives every night. for the past years i had severe diarrhea. i use the bathroom a lot and blood in the stool. now cramps. what may this be?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Stop the laxatives: You need to avoid the use of all laxatives and see your doctor to work up the blood in your stool.

Answered 12/5/2018

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A member asked:

I take laxatives every night. for the past years i had severe diarrhea. i use the bathroom a lot and blood in the stool. now cramps. what may this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

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